First Day Cover CEF Montauban canceled stamp philately France

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Description

This First Day Sheet presented here is published by the CEF (Centrale d'Édition Philatélique), specializing in French philately. On the visible side, it features the city of Montauban, with a color photograph of the historic center and emblematic buildings, including the Ingres Museum and the Pont-Vieux. To the right, a matching stamp is visible, illustrated with an architectural view, accompanied by a "Premier Jour" (First Day) postmark dated May 9, 1981, in Montauban, perfectly legible on the round stamp. The sheet is designed on a cardboard support, predominantly white and beige, with a golden frame.

The text at the bottom of the page offers a detailed historical and tourist presentation of Montauban, evoking its medieval origins, its economic importance, and its architectural assets. The composition highlights the visual of the stamp and the photographic illustration, typical of philatelic sheets published for First Day issues by the CEF.

On the left side of the sheet, several printed mentions specify the edition: "Les Éditions CEF au modèle déposé" (CEF Editions with registered design), "Le seul visuel officiel CEF France et Étranger" (The only official CEF France and Foreign visual), as well as the individual serial number "14692" inscribed at the bottom left. The catalog number "532" is also visible at the top left. This sheet features a neat layout, true to the standards of CEF editions of this period.

The affixed, First Day cancelled stamp highlights a historical building in Montauban. The whole offers a harmonious contrast between the color print and the black texts, with a horizontal presentation and a clear organization.

This sheet is a representative example of French philatelic products published for stamp and local history enthusiasts, showcasing both the city and its heritage through an official edition.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side has a clean appearance, with no apparent notable defects on the photograph. Some slight marks related to handling or storage may be present, without affecting the legibility of the text, stamp, or postmark.

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