{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-provence-alpes-cote-dazur-illustre-bourgeat","title":"CEF Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur illustrated Bourgeat souvenir sheet","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 souvenir sheet highlights the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The main side features a meticulous presentation with a large, colorful illustration signed by Maurice Bourgeat, the graphic designer and stamp artist. The image depicts a stylized coastal landscape, with blue, yellow, and orange tones, evoking the sea, beach, and Mediterranean vegetation, as well as a radiant sun on the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the sheet, the title \"PROVENCE-ALPES-COTE D'AZUR\" appears in blue capital letters, above a stylized map of the region surrounded by a vibrant blue outline. A section of printed text, in French, details the geographical and tourist characteristics of the region, in a clear and structured layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a commemorative stamp featuring the same regional motif is affixed, accompanied by a first-day postmark \"PROVENCE-ALPES-COTE D'AZUR - 13 MARSEILLE\". The stamp displays the inscription \"Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur\", a face value of 1.00, and a graphic representation of a coastline lined with pine trees, with the same stylized star as in the main illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe souvenir sheet is inserted into a three-hole punched plastic sleeve, typical of CEF (Connaissance et Étude du Timbre) presentations, with the mention \"Feuillet officiel en édition limitée - CEF\" and an individual printed number (here 11880) on the margin, guaranteeing its limited edition. Information on the total print run is also visible on the margin (53,800 copies, including 30,000 offset, 13,500 on silk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall presentation is very clean, with no apparent defects on the visible side. The colors remain vibrant, the printing sharp, and the whole exudes the quality of editing characteristic of CEF productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The front side is very well preserved, with no noticeable signs of wear or visible alteration on the sleeve or the sheet. Original numbering is clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e CEF (Connaissance et Étude du Timbre) is a French publisher renowned for its illustrated philatelic souvenir sheets, often produced in limited editions and accompanied by original graphic creations by acclaimed artists. Maurice Bourgeat, whose illustration adorns this sheet, produced many designs for French stamps and philatelic documents in the 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller, to ensure the security and optimal presentation of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic souvenir sheet, CEF, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, illustrated stamp, first day, Bourgeat, philatelic document, limited edition, FDC France, commemorative postmark, French stamp, philately, illustrated souvenir sheet Maurice Bourgeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54338283798855,"sku":"51730-abbc932d-dbe8-4b62-a5ef-62a8f58217da-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_381bd589-021b-4587-bd02-2b43a2f58814.jpg?v=1783989707","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-provence-alpes-cote-dazur-illustre-bourgeat","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}