{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-picasso-femme-lisant-1982-journee-du-timbre-france","title":"Philatelic sheet CEF Picasso Woman Reading 1982 Stamp Day 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 illustrated philatelic sheet, published by the CEF, honors the 1982 National Stamp Day. It features an artistic reproduction of Pablo Picasso's painting \"Woman Reading,\" exhibited at the Musée de Grenoble, accompanied by a French postage stamp on the same theme, postmarked with the first-day cancellation \"Journée du Timbre Paris 1982.\" The sheet is inserted into a transparent sleeve, attached to a three-hole punched cardboard page, typical of CEF presentations from that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main part of the sheet displays a color illustration of Picasso's painting, framed by a golden line. The portrait, in sober and nuanced tones, shows a brunette woman engrossed in reading, with her left hand supporting the book and the other touching her face. The graphic style, characteristic of Picasso, is distinguished by its thick outlines and tempered Cubist treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right, the sheet includes printed explanatory text, tracing the importance of Picasso and the work \"Woman Reading.\" The associated stamp is labeled \"République Française,\" with a face value of 1.60 F, and also features the painting's motif. The round date stamp mentions \"Journée du Timbre, Paris, 1982\" with an illustration of a person reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible page indicates the CEF reference n° 627, as well as the individual number 13380 inscribed at the bottom left. The mention \"Imprimé sur soie\" (Printed on silk) is also noted on the lateral border, confirming the specific finish of the sheet. The entire piece is presented in a clean visual condition, with no apparent signs of wear on the visible surface, and the colors remain clear and well-contrasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall appearance is that of a philatelic presentation document, intended for the preservation and showcasing of commemorative stamps and artistic illustrations. The typography, layout, and printing style are typical of CEF productions from the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows good print quality, with no major apparent defects. Sleeve and sheet in very good visual condition in the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française) is a publisher specializing in illustrated philatelic sheets, often produced in limited editions and printed on noble materials such as silk. These sheets combine a commemorative stamp, a special cancellation, and a work of art or a significant event in French postal or artistic history.\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 to ensure the security and quality of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, Picasso stamp, Woman Reading, Stamp Day, France 1982, first-day cancellation, silk stamp, philatelic sheet, Picasso stamp, artistic sheet, commemorative stamp, CEF France edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54348063572295,"sku":"51924-c450ddbc-6249-4307-bd20-44da1ddec6a1-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_8c20a940-e962-414b-8aee-75798a62c50d.jpg?v=1784117282","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-picasso-femme-lisant-1982-journee-du-timbre-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}