{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-hommage-aux-femmes-pauline-kergomard-timbre-france","title":"CEF Stamp Sheet Homage to Women Pauline Kergomard France Stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis philatelic sheet published by CEF pays tribute to Pauline Kergomard, an emblematic figure of early childhood education in France. The main part of the sheet features a colorful illustration depicting a portrait of Pauline Kergomard, accompanied by a lively scene of children and a teacher in front of a classical-style school building. The illustration is signed by the artist Cécile Guillaume, whose name appears in the descriptive text at the bottom of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right corner, the sheet includes a French postage stamp featuring Pauline Kergomard, cancelled with a first-day postmark \"Hommage aux Femmes – Paris\" (Tribute to Women – Paris). Next to the stamp, the inscription \"HOMMAGE AUX FEMMES – Pauline Kergomard\" is clearly legible, reinforcing the theme of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text printed at the bottom recounts Pauline Kergomard's biography, her contribution to nursery schools, and her major impact on public education. The sheet number \"799\" is also visible in the bottom left, as well as series indications in the left margin (\"N° 799 du catalogue CEF\"), confirming the philatelic edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features an elegant layout, with a wide white border, a black frame around the main illustration, and refined typography. The left side of the sheet is perforated, suggesting a presentation intended for a binder or album, typical of CEF editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of sheet is sought after for the quality of its illustrations, the precision of its texts, and the presence of a stamp with a first-day cancellation, thus bringing together several aspects of French thematic philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The visible areas in the photo show a clean sheet, with no apparent stains or tears. The print, stamp, and postmark are clear. No visible traces of writing or creases on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Pauline Kergomard (1838-1925) is considered the founder of public nursery schools in France. Her actions were decisive in recognizing the importance of education from an early age. She was the first woman appointed Inspector General of Nursery Schools in 1881, a position she held until 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packaged and shipped quickly by a professional seller, ensuring secure delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, France stamp, Hommage aux Femmes, Pauline Kergomard, first day cancellation, French philately, stamp album, CEF edition, illustrated, FDC France, stamp sheet, French postal cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54337879015751,"sku":"51715-624d3860-a575-4897-b3ea-c81bd234f096-PA0.02","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_e2b8f6e9-3a5c-43d4-aa88-b42a228c2326.jpg?v=1783980713","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-hommage-aux-femmes-pauline-kergomard-timbre-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}