Stamp sheetlet CEF Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Maurice Bourgeat

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Description

This philatelic sheet published by CEF honors the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The visible side features a large, colorful illustration by Maurice Bourgeat, the graphic designer and stamp artist. The illustration, in vibrant shades of blue, yellow, and white, depicts a stylized coastal landscape, topped with a radiant star, with mimosa branches in the foreground and mountains in the background. The graphic style evokes a contemporary approach, typical of French philatelic creations of recent decades.

At the top, the title "PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR" is printed in blue capital letters, accompanied on the right by a schematic map of the region. The descriptive text, in French, details the geographical and cultural specificities of the region. The careful and structured layout is characteristic of CEF sheets, designed for the presentation and enhancement of commemorative stamps.

The sheet includes an illustrated postage stamp, with a face value of 1.00, captioned "Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur," accompanied by a round cancellation mark bearing the inscription "PROVENCE-ALPES-COTE D’AZUR 13 MARSEILLE" and the date "8 JANV. 88." The whole highlights the regional theme, with a harmony of colors between the stamp, the illustration, and the postmark.

The left edge of the sheet displays the CEF mentions, the print number 11878, as well as the details of the limited edition (35,800 copies, including 20,300 offered, 13,500 on silk). The three-hole side perforation allows for archiving in a specialized binder.

The graphic composition, the richness of information, and the quality of printing make this sheet a sought-after medium for regional thematic presentation in philately. The observed visual condition is very good, with no apparent defects on the presented side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no notable defects, folds, or stains. The inscriptions and illustrations are clear and well-preserved.

Did you know? CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) sheets have been published in France since 1946, often in limited editions, to commemorate events, regions, or personalities. Maurice Bourgeat, a renowned graphic designer, has illustrated numerous French stamps and philatelic documents, contributing to the artistic enhancement of national philately.

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