Philatelic souvenir sheet CEF Philexjeunes Grenoble 1994 canceled stamp

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Detailed visual description

This illustrated philatelic sheet, published by the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie), is dedicated to the "Philexjeunes" event organized in Grenoble in 1994. The visible side features a colorful composition on a white background, dominated by a large, predominantly yellow central illustration depicting three stylized young figures running, surrounded by motifs evoking fragments of postage stamps. This illustration is signed "Royer" in the bottom right, indicating that it is a work by Alain Royer, best craftsman of France in graphic art (class 6).

To the right of the illustration is a French 2.80 F postage stamp, canceled with a round postmark "PHILEXJEUNES 94 GRENOBLE / PREMIER JOUR / 23 AVRIL 94 / 38 GRENOBLE". The stamp depicts a stylized character and a setting related to the event. Around the main visual, printed text provides detailed context about the event, its objectives, and the participation of young philatelists.

The sheet is inserted into a transparent plastic sleeve, perforated on the left (with three holes), with black printed mentions in the margin: "N° 1188 du catalogue CEF", as well as the CEF logo and address. In the bottom left, the mention "Tirage limité" (Limited edition) and the individual number "3113" are visible, attesting to a limited edition.

The surface of the sheet is smooth, and the careful printing highlights the vibrancy of the colors and the legibility of the texts. No signs of creasing, chipping, or tearing are visible on the presented side, which indicates a good overall state of preservation. The sheet is presented flat, well protected by its original plastic sleeve.

The graphic and textual elements are typical of French commemorative philatelic productions of the 1990s, and the design reflects both a pedagogical and playful approach, faithful to the spirit of the Philexjeunes event.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects. Features the first-day cancellation and canceled stamp, numbered sheet protected by its original plastic sleeve.

Did you know? Since 1946, the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie) has published illustrated commemorative sheets, often in limited editions, to accompany major stamp issues and philatelic events in France. These sheets are sought after for the quality of their illustration and their documentary value.

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