{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-la-cathedrale-du-puy-oblitere-timbre-france","title":"CEF Philatelic sheet Le Puy Cathedral cancelled, France Stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF philatelic sheet highlights Le Puy Cathedral, an emblematic historical monument in Haute-Loire, France. On the left side, a large color photograph illustrates the west facade and the monumental porch of the cathedral, characterized by their remarkable Romanesque architecture and superimposed arcatures. The right side of the sheet features printed text detailing the history and architecture of the building, titled \"La Cathédrale du Puy\" (Le Puy Cathedral).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right corner, the sheet includes a French postage stamp illustrated with the cathedral, accompanied by a first-day postmark (a legible round black stamp reading \"Cathédrale du Puy – Le Puy\"). The entire piece is printed on slightly textured white paper, with a beige border and two holes punched on the left side margin, typical of CEF philatelic presentation sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed text, in French, provides historical insight into the building and its architectural features. The mention \"N° 534 du catalogue CEF\" (No. 534 of the CEF catalog) appears in the upper left, confirming the official numbering of this sheet in the CEF series. The reference \"11089\" is inscribed in the lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features a meticulous composition, with a clear photograph, informative text, and a prominent display of the stamp with its illustrated postmark. Its individual sheet presentation facilitates storage in an album or philatelic binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows good overall preservation: clear printing, photograph without visible flaws, legible text, well-marked stamp and postmark. Some traces of use or archival marks may be present on the margin, without affecting the main aesthetic (see photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) series has been offering illustrated thematic sheets since the 1960s, combining stamps, first-day postmarks, and historical notes, highly valued for showcasing French heritage. Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site as a stage on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in philately and antique documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, first-day stamp, La Cathédrale du Puy, Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire, France stamp, postmark, philately sheet, stamp album, philately, French stamp, UNESCO heritage, philatelic document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346750492999,"sku":"51890-ac865bd7-e9d5-46f4-a08f-e3032f0a111a-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_c5a6e824-b9e8-4b64-807f-baa3eea71ebb.jpg?v=1784096305","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-la-cathedrale-du-puy-oblitere-timbre-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}