{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-la-lutherie-oblitere-timbre-1983-musique-instrument","title":"Philatelic souvenir sheet CEF Luthiery cancelled stamp 1983 music instrument","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 official CEF philatelic sheet highlights the theme of lutherie, illustrated by a visual centered on a string instrument (probably a viola or a violin) and the cover of a book titled \"LA LUTHERIE\". In the upper left part, the sheet features a French 1.30 franc postage stamp depicting a stylized violin, accompanied by a \"First Day\" postmark dated March 25, 1983, from Mirecourt, a town renowned for its lutherie expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire sheet presents a careful layout, with explanatory texts printed in black on a white background, detailing the history and technique of lutherie in France. The golden visual frame enhances the whole, emphasizing the quality of the edition. The lower left area indicates the limited edition, with the individual copy number \"10968\" printed in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features on the left a mention \"N° 521 du catalogue CEF\" as well as limited edition information (35,800 copies). Also included are the mention \"CEF\" (Carterie d’édition philatélique française) and the detailed theme: \"La lutherie, art musical et technique, le rêve du concert\" (Lutherie, musical art and technique, the dream of the concert). The printing and presentation are typical of French philatelic issues from the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp, the First Day vignette, and all texts are clearly legible and sharp. The sheet is presented flat, with the front side being the only one visible in the photo. No major defects appear on the visible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The sheet is in good overall condition, with clean corners and edges. No significant tears or stains visible on the front side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Mirecourt, the town mentioned on the sheet's postmark, has been considered the French capital of lutherie since the 17th century. This commune in the Vosges region has been home to many master luthiers and remains a center of training and excellence for the manufacture of string instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philately and postal collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, lutherie stamp, Mirecourt postmark, music philately, string instrument, CEF France, official stamped card, limited edition, FDC France, French stamp sheet, classical music stamp, violin philatelic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54351127183687,"sku":"51993-d72865a8-f415-439b-abed-67684ee8800a-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_f3e8385f-5659-4974-9dae-3bc6c53d718f.jpg?v=1784158677","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-la-lutherie-oblitere-timbre-1983-musique-instrument","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}