Vienne Isère CEF philatelic souvenir sheet cancelled Rhône illustration

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Description

Philatelic sheet issued by CEF (Covers Éditions Philatéliques), dedicated to the city of Vienne (Isère), visible on the left bank of the Rhône. The sheet features a large illustration printed in red and black, depicting Vienne's emblematic monuments, particularly its historic buildings, with a stylized reflection on the waters of the Rhône. The inscription "VIENNE sur le Rhône" is clearly visible in the center of the composition.

On the lower left part of the sheet, a 1.70 franc French postage stamp is affixed, featuring a Vienne building, accompanied by a dated first-day cancellation and a commemorative postmark inscribed "VIENNE JOUR D'ÉMISSION". The whole is framed by a thin border and presents a neat print, typical of CEF issues.

The sheet also includes a detailed text on the right, titled "Vienne (Isère)", relating the history of the city, its Roman monuments, its heritage, and its evolution over the centuries. The signature of the artist Noëlle Goffin, who created the illustration, is mentioned at the bottom of the text.

The left part of the sheet shows the perforation and the mention "N° 756 du catalogue CEF" as well as the number 1020, indicating a numbering specific to this philatelic edition. The overall presentation is that of a commemorative or collectible sheet, typical of CEF series on French cities.

The overall condition of the sheet appears good on the visible side: the printing is clear, the colors are well preserved, no major tears or stains are observable on the image provided. The side perforation is intact, and the text remains perfectly legible.

Condition

Used item, sold in original condition as visible in the photo. The precise condition is that observed on the presented side, with no guarantee on other unillustrated sides.

Did you know? CEF (Covers Éditions Philatéliques) sheets were launched in France in the 1960s to highlight local heritage through limited editions, combining stamps, original illustrations, and historical texts. These sheets are often created in collaboration with renowned artists, such as Noëlle Goffin here, to offer an artistic and documentary dimension to each subject covered.

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