CEF La Télévision 1985 France philatelic sheet 2.50 F canceled stamp

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of television in France (1935-1985). On the visible side, it features a stylized graphic illustration of a face rendered in colored bands (red, orange, black, grey), evoking the aesthetic of television imagery and video transmission. To the left, a 2.50 F French stamp issued in 1985, titled "1935 Télévision République Française," is affixed, accompanied by a First Day cancellation "Télévision 1985 Paris."

The sheet includes a text printed in French recounting the history and technical advancements of television in France, with explicit mention of the 1935-1985 period. The whole is framed by a golden border, typical of CEF presentations, and bears the signature of illustrator Jacques Combet, well-known in the philatelic field for his commemorative creations.

In the bottom left, the notes specify a limited print run of 33,000 copies, of which 19,500 were reserved for general sale and 13,500 on silk (this material not being explicitly mentioned in the keywords, it cannot be attested here). The individual copy number, "7810," is printed at the bottom of the sheet.

The sheet is published by CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie), catalog reference N°786, as indicated on the side margin. The sheet has three perforations on the left, allowing for easy filing in a specialized binder.

The print quality and the clarity of the First Day cancellation are clearly visible in the photo. The ensemble combines documentary, historical, and aesthetic aspects, appealing to enthusiasts of thematic philately and media history.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The photo shows one side of the sheet: the overall condition appears clean, with no visible stains or creases on this side. The stamp and cancellation are clear, and the colors are well preserved. The edges appear regular, with no perceptible chipping visible in the provided image.

Did you know? France was one of the first countries to experiment with television, with its first regular broadcast as early as 1935. The SECAM color system, used in France and several other countries, was developed by engineer Henri de France and officially introduced in 1956.

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