Philatelic souvenir sheet CEF Niort 1992 European Stamp Federation Congress

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Description

This philatelic sheet, published by CEF, depicts the National Congress of the Federation of French Philatelic Societies, organized in Niort in 1992. The visible side shows a detailed and colorful illustration of the city of Niort, with its famous two church towers, red roofs, and a bridge crossing the Sèvre river. This illustration was created by the artist Marie-Noëlle Goffin, as indicated at the bottom right of the main view.

To the right of the illustration, a commemorative text presents the context of the congress and the cultural event "L'Europe d'Art d'Art" organized that year in Niort. Two philatelic elements are visible below this text: a 2.50 French franc postage stamp depicting a stylized boat on a blue background, and a first-day cancellation dated June 6, 1992, marked "79 Niort."

The sheet is presented in a transparent plastic sleeve, perforated on the left side for filing, with the mention "N° 1089 in the CEF catalog" and the individual number "1255" at the bottom left, indicating a limited edition. The mention "Tirage limité" (Limited edition) is also visibly printed vertically on the side of the sleeve.

The composition highlights Niort's architectural heritage and emphasizes the exceptional nature of the philatelic event, bringing together enthusiasts and specialists around a European theme. The dominant colors are white, black, red, and blue, with fine printing and a matte visual appearance.

Condition

Used item in very good visible condition: clean sheet, crisp colors, no apparent defects on the exposed side. Plastic sleeve also clean, with no tears or visible dirt in the photo. Sold as is.

Did you know? CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise Philatélique) is renowned for its limited edition commemorative sheets, often illustrated by contemporary artists. First-day issues, like this one dated 1992 in Niort, are highly appreciated for their graphic quality and their connection to major events in French philately.

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