{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-laurent-mourguet-guignol-marionnette-lyon-oblitere","title":"Philatelic sheet CEF Laurent Mourguet Guignol puppet Lyon cancelled","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 honors Laurent Mourguet, creator of Guignol, accompanied by two other iconic puppets. The main part of the sheet features a colorful, gouache-style illustration depicting three traditional Lyonnaise puppet characters on a plain beige background. To the right, a canceled stamp, with a face value of 2.80 francs, is integrated into the composition. The cancellation bears the inscription \"Premier jour 9-6-1990 Villeurbanne Guignol\" (First Day 9-6-1990 Villeurbanne Guignol).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is inserted into an archival plastic sleeve with three side perforations, typical of CEF editions. At the top left is the mention \"N°1163 du catalogue CEF\", and at the bottom left, the individual number \"2324\" is printed, indicating a limited edition. The support features a white finish with a screened effect, typical of presentation philatelic sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text printed at the bottom recounts the biography of Laurent Mourguet (1769-1844), inventor of Guignol, and details the genesis of the character as well as the tradition of Lyonnaise puppets. The illustration on the sheet is signed by Claude Andro, as indicated at the bottom right of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp, inserted in the sheet, features the portrait of Laurent Mourguet and a puppet show scene. The \"Premier jour\" (First Day) cancellation attests that this sheet was specially issued for a commemorative philatelic issue, a common practice in French thematic philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and inside of the sheet are not visible in the photo. The presented front is in good apparent condition, without visible folds or tears, and the protective plastic sleeve appears intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible front of the sheet and the sleeve are clean, with no noticeable visual defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe character of Guignol, created by Laurent Mourguet in Lyon in 1808, has become an icon of French puppet theater. Originally, Guignol served as a popular social and political satire, and his name is now synonymous with glove puppets in the Lyonnaise tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and cultural items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: CEF sheet, first day stamp, Laurent Mourguet, Guignol Lyon, French puppet, thematic philately, commemorative envelope, FDC France, puppet theater, CEF 1163, canceled stamp, French stamp sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54353549951303,"sku":"51725-20491025-55b2-4131-a224-07e26e8648c6-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_dc3dea40-07f6-4b48-a46c-b830f8ff90e1.jpg?v=1784196467","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-laurent-mourguet-guignol-marionnette-lyon-oblitere","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}