{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-les-hommes-celebres-de-grasse-gautier-timbres","title":"CEF Famous Men of Grasse Gautier Stamps Philatelic Sheet","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 illustrated philatelic sheet, published by CEF (Carterie d'Édition Philatélique Française), honors the \"Les Hommes Célèbres\" (Famous Men) series. It features a central visual composition with two engraved and stylized portraits: on the left, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, a French admiral, and on the right, Théophile Gautier, a writer. The illustrations are rendered in sepia, black, gold, and green tones, evoking a historical aesthetic. The sheet also includes two French postage stamps, each canceled with a first-day postmark, accompanied by corresponding portraits and the mentions \"Anniv. de Grasse\" and \"Théophile Gautier\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is printed on white cardboard with a matte finish and has a perforated left margin, typical of CEF editions, facilitating insertion into a philatelic album. The French text printed on either side of the illustrations details the biography and achievements of the two personalities. Several mentions are visible: at the top left, \"N° 212 S. du Catalogue CEF\", \"Série N° Soire\", and at the bottom left, \"Limited edition 11350 copies\", with the individual number \"5938\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central graphic composition includes symbolic elements: a maritime scene for De Grasse, recalling the Battle of the Chesapeake in 1781, and literary elements for Gautier. The two illustrated, commemorative-type postmarks bear the date 9-9-1972 and the text \"Anniv. de Grasse\", confirming the event-specific nature of this sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet bears the mention \"ÉDITIONS CEF, 2, RUE DE L'HOTEL DE SOTENIS, NICE\", a classic signature of this publishing house specializing in philatelic souvenirs. The item is in good overall condition, with no visible folds or tears on the presented side. The surface shows a slight sheen in some areas, typical of CEF editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of document, also known as a \"philatelic souvenir\" or \"first day sheet\", is sought after for its dual value as a postal object and a historical medium, illustrating great French figures through philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The sheet appears clean on the visible side, with no major apparent defects. Original numbering and editorial mentions are clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e CEF (Courrier d'Édition Philatélique Française) sheets are produced in limited editions, with first-day commemorative postmarks, to celebrate historical events or personalities. They have been published since the 1950s and are appreciated for the quality of their illustration and their documentary rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, France stamp, Les Hommes Célèbres, De Grasse, Gautier, first day souvenir, French philately, canceled document, limited edition, commemorative postmark, French stamp sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54333636116807,"sku":"51665-d841ded2-fa1c-4053-94ba-ef4a1c7a45d0-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_be9e3fe0-a359-4834-8d9e-39bc570ca203.jpg?v=1783950707","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-les-hommes-celebres-de-grasse-gautier-timbres","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}