{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-serie-touristique-1971-timbres-france","title":"CEF Philatelic Sheet Tourist Series 1971 France stamps","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 1971 French Post Office Tourist Series, carefully presented on cardstock. Several French postage stamps are affixed, each illustrating an emblematic region or site: Sedan (Ardennes), Riom (Puy-de-Dôme), Dole (Jura), Gorges de l'Ardèche (Vallon Pont d'Arc), and Riquewihr (Haut-Rhin). Each stamp is accompanied by a perfectly legible First Day cancellation, dated 1971 and localized according to the represented site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features a central composition with color photographs of the monuments and landscapes evoked by the stamps, such as the fortified castle of Sedan, the Sainte-Chapelle of Riom, or the Fountain of the Child in Dole. The stamps are arranged on the periphery, each associated with its specific first day postmark, demonstrating the precise editorial work and attention to detail characteristic of CEF editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the side strip, we find the mention \"N° 175 du Catalogue CEF\" as well as the limited edition reference, with the number 16677 visible at the bottom left. The cardstock support is perforated on the left for easy storage in a binder, typical of CEF sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire item is in good visual condition, with no apparent stains or creases on the visible side. The colors of the central illustrations remain vibrant, highlighting the tourist sites represented. The inscriptions and legends are clear and precise, facilitating the identification of each site and stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Day sheet is an ideal medium for thematic philately, combining stamps, postmarks, and regional iconography. It is a representative piece of CEF editions, appreciated for the quality of its presentation and its documentary interest in French heritage.\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 overall preservation, with no major apparent defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française) sheets are renowned for their limited editions and their collaboration with the French Post Office, offering numbered prints and official First Day cancellations. These sheets are often sought after for the accuracy of their documentation and the richness of their regional iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller. Each shipment receives special attention to ensure the safety of the item during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, France tourist series, CEF stamps, philatelic postmark, numbered edition, stamped sheet, First Day Cover, philately France, tourist stamp, cardstock sheet, French philately, CEF 1971\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54365953360199,"sku":"52238-883467bc-afdc-4511-8622-f6f941eb22d9-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_a1abbfbe-e03f-4871-8f47-f168e465b4b1.jpg?v=1784323066","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-serie-touristique-1971-timbres-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}