{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-paul-heroult-les-hommes-celebres-illustre","title":"Illustrated Paul Héroult CEF Famous Men stamp sheet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated philatelic sheet, published by the CEF (Connaissance et Entraide Philatélique), honors Paul Héroult in the \"Famous Men\" series. The sheet features a meticulously crafted composition: on the left, a large drawn portrait of Paul Héroult, accompanied by chemical formulas and a technical illustration in brown, paying tribute to his work on aluminum. The illustration is signed by René Quillivic, Grand Prix de Rome for engraving and creator of the issued stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right side of the sheet, a detailed biography traces Paul Héroult's scientific journey and his major innovations in the process of obtaining aluminum through electrolysis. The text highlights his essential role in the industrialization of this metal and its impact on modern industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stamp bearing the effigy of Paul Héroult, with a face value of 2.20 F, is affixed directly to the sheet. The stamp bears the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR 22 FEV. 1986\" (FIRST DAY FEB. 22, 1986) as well as a reproduction of Héroult's portrait, ensuring consistency between the sheet's illustration and the postal issue. The inscriptions are clear and perfectly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is presented on a white background, with brown borders and an elegant layout typical of CEF issues. The number \"5403\" appears in the lower margin, and the sheet bears the CEF catalog reference in the upper left (\"N° 883 du catalogue CEF\"), confirming its philatelic authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual presents a quality print, with well-contrasted colors: shades of brown, blue, and black for the portrait and graphic elements, as well as text printed in black on a white background. The whole is in very good visual condition, with no apparent defects, creases, or tears on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The visible side is clean, with no noticeable signs of wear, nor any alteration of colors or paper observable in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Héroult (1863-1914) is the inventor of the electrolysis process that enabled the industrial production of aluminum at low cost. This method, adopted worldwide from the late 19th century, revolutionized the metallurgical industry and enabled the rise of aluminum in aeronautics, construction, and electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a specialized professional seller. Each philatelic sheet is handled with care to ensure secure shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: CEF stamp sheet, Paul Héroult philately, Famous Men, First Day Cover, René Quillivic illustration, aluminum history, philatelic sheet France, FDC France, commemorative issue, scientific stamp, philatelic sheet, CEF stamp sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359524180295,"sku":"52137-3da9b158-9ac5-4dcd-91e7-3ba8bb977cbb-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_d6bbbf00-7a13-4060-9d1e-95b1da8e4688.jpg?v=1784262468","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-paul-heroult-les-hommes-celebres-illustre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}