{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur-maurice-bourgeat","title":"Philatelic sheet CEF Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Maurice Bourgeat","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 CEF philatelic sheet highlights the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, as indicated by the large title printed at the top of the visible side. The sheet features a meticulous composition: on the left, a descriptive text details the region's assets and diversity, accompanied by a stylized map in blue outlines representing the departments concerned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the center of the sheet, an original illustration signed \"M. Bourgeat\" (Maurice Bourgeat, graphic designer and stamp artist) occupies a prominent place. It depicts a typical landscape of the region: a golden beach, calm sea, mountains in the background, Mediterranean vegetation in the foreground (mimosas), and a stylized sun radiating over the scene. The dominant colors are blue, yellow, green, and touches of white and black, offering a bright and evocative rendition of the South of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the bottom right, there is a matching stamp, illustrated with the same regional motif, with the mention \"Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur\" and a face value of 1.00. A round postmark with the mimosa leaf and the mention \"Marseille\" cancels the stamp, attesting to the first day of issue. The sheet is inserted into a transparent plastic sleeve, typical of CEF (Côte d'Émission Française) editions, with the reference printed on the side strip: N° 1883 of the CEF catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional information is visible on the side strip: limited edition of 33,800 copies, including 20,300 offset and 13,500 on silk, as well as an individual number in the bottom left (\"11879\"), attesting to the limited nature of this sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features an elegant and structured layout, ideal for album or display case presentation. No major defects are visible on the exposed side: the colors are sharp, the paper appears clean, with no apparent traces of folds, stains, or tears. The inscriptions are perfectly legible, and the postmark is well-centered on the stamp.\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 of the sheet appears in very good condition, with no notable defects. The plastic sleeve effectively protects the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe acronym CEF refers to the \"First Day sheets\" published in France since the 1960s, each copy illustrated by renowned artists and produced in limited series. Maurice Bourgeat, a French graphic designer and artist, created numerous stamps and illustrations for official philately, highlighting regional heritage.\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 philatelic items and antique documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, CEF, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur stamp, Maurice Bourgeat, philatelic illustration, philatelic document, FDC France, philatelic card, limited edition, first day postmark, philatelic cover, French stamp sheet, Provence Alpes stamp, regional philately\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54338322596167,"sku":"51731-d2741617-ad29-4fcf-8058-3f985f4ad2da-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_dba436cf-33c4-4ee3-8642-1fbacb1e8566.jpg?v=1783990334","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur-maurice-bourgeat","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}