CEF Philatelic sheet Stamp Day 1987 stagecoach canceled France

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Description

This philatelic sheet, published by the CEF (Centrale d'Édition Philatélique), is dedicated to the 1987 National Stamp Day. The visible side features a detailed illustration of a horse-drawn stagecoach, rendered in a graphic style faithful to the tradition of French philatelic engraving. The scene, in color, highlights a red and black horse-drawn vehicle pulled by four horses, moving through a hilly rural landscape where a village can be seen in the background.

The sheet includes a 2.20 franc French postage stamp, topped with a round cancellation "JOURNÉE DU TIMBRE – 14 MARS 1987 – PARIS". To the left, a printed text details the history of horse-drawn carriages and the role of the stagecoach in the evolution of transport in France. The illustration is signed by Claude Durrens, first Grand Prix de Rome for engraving and creator of the issued stamp.

The sheet is mounted on a white cardboard page, typical of CEF presentations, with perforated margins on the left for binder storage. The mention "4314" appears at the bottom left, probably as a reference or item number. On the border, the regulatory mentions are found: "N° 896 du catalogue CEF" and the registered design mention.

The surface of the sheet has a smooth finish, with offset printing and a colored illustrated area. The typography used for the titles and text is classic and sober, in line with French philatelic productions of the late 20th century. No major defects or signs of wear are visible in the photo.

The whole highlights the French postal tradition, through the theme of historical postal transport. This type of sheet is commonly sought after for the themes "history of transport" and "French commemorative stamps".

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no apparent defects; the colors are vibrant, the text and illustration are clear.

Did you know? Journée du Timbre (Stamp Day) was created in France in 1937 to promote philately and celebrate postal history. Each year, a different theme is illustrated on the stamps and associated sheets. The 1987 edition features the stagecoach, an emblematic vehicle of postal transport in the 19th century.

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