{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-vienne-isere-rhone-illustration-cachet-1980s","title":"Philatelic sheet CEF Vienne Isère Rhône illustration postmark 1980s","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 illustrated philatelic sheet honors the city of Vienne (Isère), located on the banks of the Rhône. On the left side of the sheet, a red and black graphic composition depicts Vienne's emblematic monuments, including Saint-Maurice Cathedral and the Temple of Augustus and Livia, with the inscription \"VIENNE sur le Rhône\" in the center. The drawing is signed by artist Marie Noëlle Goeffin, specified at the bottom right of the text. A Vienne First Day cancellation accompanies a 1.70 F stamp illustrating an urban landscape of the city, in harmony with the overall sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text on the right, titled \"Vienne (Isère),\" traces the city's history and architectural heritage, evoking its Gallo-Roman origins, its ancient monuments, and its importance throughout the centuries. The typography used for the title recalls the traditional styles of French philately from the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole is presented in a perforated transparent sleeve, typical of CEF sheets intended for stamp and philatelic document collectors. In the margin, the inscriptions specify the reference \"N° 754 of the CEF catalog,\" the publisher's mentions, the limited print run of 33,800 copies (including 20,300 on offset and 13,500 on silk), as well as the individual number \"4179.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe print quality highlights the architectural details and the finesse of the artistic work. The main colors are red, black, and white, with an elegant and structured layout. The clear and legible First Day postmark enhances the philatelic interest of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF sheet is a typical example of French commemorative philately, combining artistic illustration, historical text, and a stamp postmarked on the very day of issue.\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 no notable defects; the print and colors are well preserved. The sleeve effectively protects the sheet. See photo for precise assessment of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française) sheets have been published in France since the 1950s and accompany each new stamp issue with an original illustration, historical text, and a First Day cancellation. They are prized for their graphic quality and limited print runs, often individually numbered.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, Vienne Isère, Rhône, First Day stamp, philatelic document, cancellation, limited edition, commemorative postmark, France stamp, illustrated cover, Marie Noëlle Goeffin, illustrated stamp sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54349120766279,"sku":"51948-cb9c4fd8-db9f-4eec-9595-3232bb28b8b0-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_8555326d-5b6f-4168-8ad0-b045179b48c1.jpg?v=1784131687","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-vienne-isere-rhone-illustration-cachet-1980s","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}