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100th Birth Anniversary of Robert Frost
This stamp was released in Derry, NH on 26.3.1974. It was issued to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of Robert Frost.Born in 1874, Robert Frost won Pulitzer Prizes for his poetry on four...
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2011 The International Year of Forests
The stamps on this Cyprus FDC were based on the EUROPA theme for 2011, namely, Forests. This Cyprus Post EUROPA Stamp entry was named the winner of PostEurop’s first ever EUROPA Jury Prize Competition...
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100th anniversary of the establishment of the Washington Territory
U.S. 3¢ Washington Territory commemorates the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Washington Territory. The stamp pictures early pioneers, the state flower – the rhododendron – and several...
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Jefferson Memorial
This impressive building is located on the south side of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is one of the three memorials to famous American Presidents. Built in the classical...
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100th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby
This stamp was issued on 4.5.1974 at Louisville, KY to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby.The 100th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby - Kentucky has long been associated with...
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Spirit of Giving - Volunteerism and Philanthropy
Volunteerism and Philanthropy have always been considered altruistic activities, intended to promote good or improve human quality of life, with the former done out of free will without motivation by...
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Future Farmers of America
The stamp on this cover commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America. The stamp pictures a future farmer, wearing a jacket with the organization’s emblem, standing before a farm...
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Austria - EUROPA 1974
The theme for EUROPA stamps in 1974 was Sculptures. Accordingly the designers I Austria designed this Europa Cept stamp on this FDC in 1974 showing the statue of King Arthur, from the tomb of...
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The National Association for Retarded Citizens (NARC)
The National Association for Retarded Citizens (NARC) was founded in 1950 to promote the welfare of mentally retarded persons of all ages and to prevent mental retardation. NARC played a major role in...
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Cyprus - Christmas 2013
The Cyprus Post, in an effort to appeal to younger age groups and to stimulate their attention in philately, is issuing three stamps, using drawings by children from elementary schools in Cyprus. These...
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Devils Tower
This 1956 3¢ Devils Tower stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Antiquities Act of 1906, a federal law that provided for America’s natural wonders. In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt...
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Mineral Heritage of the United States
The 1974 “Mineral Heritage” se-tenant included the first stamps designed in a diamond shape in the U.S. postal history. Issued to commemorate the importance and abundance of mineral resources to the...
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Peter Francisco the Virginia Giant
Last in the Contributors to the Cause Series, Francisco is remembered for his incredible bravery and strength. He is said to have brandished a five-foot broadsword. He is shown on this stamp carrying a...
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Raphael’s Sistine Madonna celebrates a 500th birthday
This lovely minisheet was issued by Germany in August 2012 to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Sistine Madonna. It’s not often that a major exhibition is dedicated to just one painting, but...
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Nativity Scene
The minisheet was issued by Aland, and the FDC shown above were issued by the Vatican on 7th November 2013 as part of Christmas celebration there, and the stamps depict the Nativity scene in far away...
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Aland Christmas stamps as a joint venture with the Vatican
On 8 November, Aland Post issued two Christmas stamps as a joint venture with the Vatican. Both motifs are very well suited for franking Christmas greetings posted from Aland as well as the Vatican.The...
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Alexander Hamilton
U.S. 1957 3¢ Alexander Hamilton and Federal Hall stamp commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Hamilton was one of the key...
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Mariner 10 space project
This impressive stamp commemorates the Mariner 10 space project. Mariner 10 swung within 3,600 miles of Venus in 1974. Afterward, it made the first near examination ever of Mercury, the smallest...
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GRA, the Society of True Afrikaners)
On 14 August 1875, Du Toit and seven other Afrikaners had founded the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (GRA, the Society of True Afrikaners) in Paarl. Numerous Afrikaner Bond branches were formed across...
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Wow What a Date 11 - 12 - 13 !
Thank you Dear Ella for this cover with the lovely stamps, and especially for the postmark with the memorable date. I suppose I'll have to wait a little over 90 years for another cover in the future...
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