CEF UNESCO 1982 first day philatelic souvenir sheet, dragon illustration, Paris

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Description

This CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie Française) philatelic sheet features an edition dedicated to the UNESCO issue dated October 23, 1982, in Paris, as indicated by the "First Day" postmark visible on the front. On the left side of the sheet, a monochrome illustration of a dragon, created by graphic artist La Nox, occupies a central position. The drawing stands out with a cloudy and dynamic style, featuring fine outlines and controlled details, typical of contemporary graphic art from the early 1980s.

On the right, two official stamps are affixed, one bearing the inscription "postes 2,60" and the other "postes 1,10". Both feature the round postmark "PREMIER JOUR UNESCO PARIS 23 OCT. 1982". The sheet also includes printed text detailing the issue, as well as a box titled "UNESCO ISSUE".

The gilded border of the sheet highlights the commemorative nature of this edition. On the lower part, explanatory text mentions the ruins of São Miguel in Brazil, in connection with the UNESCO theme. The sheet bears the print number "4385" in the lower left, indicating a limited edition of 33,800 copies, including 13,500 on silk (material mentioned in the sheet, to be used for SEO purposes even if the material of this specific sheet is not explicitly indicated).

The presentation is typical of CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie Française) sheets, with perforations on the left side for binder storage. The sheet number is also noted in the upper left: "N° 885 S du catalogue CEF".

The document is in black and white with red printed elements on the stamps. The overall structure is clean, with a neat appearance, typical of philatelic products intended for preservation and display.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The photographed sheet has a clean surface, with no apparent stains or creases on the visible side. The inscriptions, stamps, and postmarks are clear and legible. No major defects are visible on the presented part.

Did you know? UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) was founded in 1945. Philatelic issues featuring it often mark events or sites listed as World Heritage. "First Day" sheets are highly valued for their documentary worth, as they commemorate the very first official issue date of a stamp.

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