CEF stamp sheet Gaston Bachelard stamp illustration France

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Description

This philatelic sheet, published by the CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française), honors Gaston Bachelard, a major figure in French philosophy. The visible side features a meticulous composition, combining a detailed biographical text about Bachelard, his illustrated portrait (signed by Jacques Combet, painter and creator of the figurine), and a color reproduction of the writer in a library. The sheet has a brown frame around the text and visual, giving an elegant and classic finish to the whole.

In the upper left corner, there is an official stamp, canceled with a commemorative postmark "Gaston Bachelard 1884-1962 Bar-sur-Aube". This postmark adds a sought-after philatelic dimension, typical of CEF editions. On the left edge, several printed mentions appear, including "N° 750 du catalogue CEF", "LE RÉSEAU COMMERCIAL CEF", and information about the limited edition, confirming the official and controlled nature of this issue.

The printed text traces the life and work of Gaston Bachelard, highlighting his contributions to the philosophy of science, poetry, and epistemological reflection. The whole is presented on smooth white paper, in a horizontal rectangular format, typical of CEF commemorative sheets.

In the lower left of the sheet, the number 1439 is clearly visible, probably indicating the copy number of this limited edition. The observed general condition is clean, with no tears or visible marks on the printed or illustrated part. The professional presentation, the sharpness of the printing, and the quality of the illustration attest to careful production.

This sheet is a hybrid object, at the crossroads of philately and bibliophily, ideal for highlighting the memory of Gaston Bachelard and French postal history through an official piece published by the CEF.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is clean and well-preserved, with no apparent defects on the printed or illustrated part. Visible copy number: 1439.

Did you know? Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) is considered one of the major philosophers of the 20th century, recognized for his work on epistemology and the philosophy of imagination. He profoundly influenced French scientific and literary thought, notably through his works such as "La formation de l’esprit scientifique" (1938) and "La poétique de la rêverie" (1960).

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