{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-ouverture-etats-generaux-1789-timbre-1er-jour-france","title":"CEF philatelic sheet Opening of the Estates General 1789 first day stamp France","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 philatelic sheet, published by CEF, features a commemorative illustration of the Opening of the Estates General on May 5, 1789, a foundational event of the French Revolution. The central element of the sheet is a color reproduction depicting three characters in period costume, symbolizing the three orders: Clergy, Nobility, and Third Estate. This scene is accompanied by an official stamp of the French Republic, with a face value of 4.45 francs, illustrating the same theme, and a \"First Day\" postmark dated May 5, 1989, in Versailles, visible on the stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is printed on white cardstock, with a brown frame and detailed explanatory text in French on the historical significance of the event and the holding of the Estates General. The whole is mounted on a perforated blue sheet, specific to CEF editions, bearing the mentions \"MODELE DEPOSE\" (Registered Design) and \"EDITIONS CEF - 7, RUE DE L’HOTEL DE POSTE, NICE\" on the left side, as well as the CEF catalog number 170 and the individual number 6213 at the bottom left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central illustration is carefully crafted, with crisp details on the 18th-century costumes. The printed text occupies most of the sheet and remains perfectly legible, tracing the political and social context of the era. The whole offers a neat visual appearance suitable for thematic philately and album presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition observed is very good: the visible side shows no apparent stains, folds, or tears. The colors of the sheet, stamp, and postmark are well preserved. No major defects are visible in the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as shown in the photo. Visible side in very good overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nCEF First Day Sheets (Courrier d’Entreprise Philatélique) are limited editions, created in France from the 1960s onwards. They highlight commemorative stamps with an illustration and explanatory text, and are sought after for their print quality and their documentary value on postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller specializing in philately and antique documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, CEF France stamp, opening of the Estates General, historical philately, May 5, 1789, philatelic document, CEF edition, FDC France, commemorative stamp, French Revolution, French stamp sheet, philatelic cover, First Day stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54338106753351,"sku":"51721-f7eba2f5-cbd5-44be-812d-e231fb45517c-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_116d5429-9ea2-4b42-9e4e-8878d22bfa6b.jpg?v=1783984307","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-ouverture-etats-generaux-1789-timbre-1er-jour-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}