Philatelic sheet CEF Léon Jouhaux 1879-1954 cancelled stamp

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet honors Léon Jouhaux (1879-1954), an emblematic figure of French trade unionism and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The visible side features a large, colorful illustration of Léon Jouhaux's portrait, accompanied by a French postage stamp bearing his likeness, postmarked with a round stamp reading "Paris" and the date March 16, 1974. The visual is enhanced by a discreet frame and clear black lettering.

On the left side of the sheet are the mentions "N° 498 du catalogue CEF" and the presence of perforations allowing for easy filing in a binder. The text printed on the right traces Léon Jouhaux's journey, from his childhood to his commitment to social justice and peace. The layout is meticulous, with a large area dedicated to the biography and contextualization of the issue.

The stamp, positioned at the top right of the portrait, displays a profile of Jouhaux, and the "Premier Jour" (First Day) cancellation attests to a commemorative philatelic issue. The sheet also bears the individual number "9479" at the bottom left, indicating a limited print run specific to CEF editions.

The sheet appears clean, with no visible signs of wear or tear on this side. The text and graphic elements are sharp, with no smudging or apparent printing defects. The support appears to be satin-finish paper, typical of CEF sheets, but no specific material indication appears in the image.

The information printed in the margin specifies that it is a "modèle déposé" (registered design) CEF, with mention of the print run and technical details related to the edition. This sheet was published in France as part of the commemorative issues of the French postal service.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major apparent defects. Visual appearance consistent with a presentation philatelic sheet.

Did you know? Léon Jouhaux received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1951 for his work for peace and social justice. He was one of the main architects of international trade unionism and participated in the founding of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

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