{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-rodin-sculpture-timbres-obliteres-premier-jour","title":"Philatelic sheet CEF Rodin sculpture cancelled stamps First Day","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 features a meticulous layout centered around the work of Auguste Rodin, illustrated in the middle by a color photograph of an emblematic male sculpture by the artist. The presentation combines a detailed biography of Rodin on the left, an explanatory text on the right, and two French postage stamps: one depicting the sculpture itself, the other dedicated to the Europa theme. Both stamps are postmarked with a First Day cover, with the inscriptions \"EUROPA PREMIER JOUR PARIS 20 AVRIL 1974\" and \"EUROPA PREMIER JOUR STRASBOURG\" clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has a matte finish and a discreet border, typical of CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie Française) editions. The black text on a white background clearly highlights the subject, while the central photo emphasizes the patina and expressive posture of the statue. The main stamp, with a face value of 0.50 francs, features Rodin's sculpture, while the second, at the top right (value 0.90), is part of the Europa 1974 series, recognizable by the mention \"EUROPA\" and the stylized representation of the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is perforated on the left, designed to be inserted into a specialized binder. In the upper left corner is the reference \"N° 268 du Catalogue CEF\" and a manual numbering \"4300\" appears in the lower left of the margin. The printing is clear, without smudges, and the colors are well preserved, highlighting both the texts and the graphic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Day postmarks are clean and well-centered on each stamp, an important detail for thematic philately. The overall presentation meets CEF standards for commemorative sheets, with particular attention paid to readability and the quality of reproduction of artworks and texts. No major defects are visible on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The sheet is in very good condition on the visible side, with no apparent stains or creases on the illustrated and textual area. The stamps and postmarks are clear and well visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e CEF sheets, published in France from the 1960s onwards, are renowned for the quality of their thematic presentations and the rigor of their documentation. Each sheet highlights a work, an artist, or an event, accompanied by one or more First Day cancelled stamps, making them a reference for thematic philately enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and cultural items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, CEF stamp, Rodin Europa, sculpture philately, FDC France, 1974 cancellation, thematic sheet, philately sheet, French stamp, Europa stamp, CEF catalogue, Auguste Rodin stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54363296825671,"sku":"52197-0ee3d3a7-7360-4f5c-99d4-963694a4c147-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_e0581de0-79a4-420e-b815-b94730795602.jpg?v=1784298473","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-rodin-sculpture-timbres-obliteres-premier-jour","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}