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Orlando Villas Bôas 19.4.2004
Merja sent me this Brazillian FDC on which is a stamp issued on 19.4.2004 paying Homage to Orlando Villas Bôas. OV Boas (born Jan. 12, 1914, near Botucatu, Braz.—died Dec. 12, 2002, São Paulo, Braz.),...
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Children series 25.10.1977
The pretty stamps on these two FDCs issued by the erstwhile Nederlands Antilles are from the series of stamps on Children issued on 25.10.1977.Thank you Merja for these nice FDCs.
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Pope Paul II visist's Korea in 1984 4.5.1984
This stamp and the FDC were issued by South Korea on 4.5.1984 durin Pope Paul II's first visit to that country. The cover shows the Pope during his visit to Sorokdo City.Thank you Dear Merja.
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Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
Lapa is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is located in the centre of Rio and is famous for its historical monuments and nightlife.The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da...
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Walter Mittelholzer Walter Mittelholzer 13.2.1977
Walter Mittelholzer Walter Mittelholzer (April 2, 1894 in St. Gallen – May 9, 1937 in Styria) was a Swiss aviation pioneer. He was active as a pilot, photographer, travel writer, and also as one of the...
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1981 International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP)
The year 1981 was proclaimed the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) by the United Nations. It called for a plan of action with an emphasis on equalization of opportunities, rehabilitation...
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1992 - Madrid Cultural Capital of Europe 29.7.1991
On May 27, 1988, the Council of Ministers of Culture of the European Community decided to declare Madrid as the European Capital of Culture for 1992. Amongst the four stamps issued to celebrate this...
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Folklore and Mythology 19.5.2002
These four se-tennant stamps were issued by Brazil on 19.5.2002 to highlight facets of folklore and mythology in stories for children.Thank you Merja for this lovely FDC.
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Sint Eustatius & Sint Maarten
Sint Eustatius, also known affectionately to the locals as Statiaor Statius, is a Caribbean island and a special municipality (officially “public body”) of the Netherlands.The island lies in the...
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EUROPA80 - Spain - José Ortega y Gasset 28.4.1980
The theme for Europa series of stamps in 1980 was "famous people". Accordingly Spain selected José Ortega y Gassetas as their subject for the stamp.José Ortega y Gasset (9 May 1883 – 18 October 1955)...
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Eurovision 2007 9.5.2007
The latest winner is Måns Zelmerlöw of Sweden, who won the 2015 contest in Vienna, Austria with "Heroes".Thank you Arifor this lovely First Day Cover of Eurovision 2007.Arigave me this lovelyFDC with...
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2002 International Women's Day 8.3.2002
International Women's Day 2002. International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the...
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Britain’s Northernmost Post Office Haroldswick Unst Shetland 1.7.1972
Haroldswick or Harold's Wick (Old Norse: Haraldsvík, meaning "Harald's bay"), is on Unst, Shetland Islands, and is one of the most northerly settlements in the British Isles.The wick takes its name...
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The Pope Visits Papua New Guinea 7.5.1984
Pope John Paul II received a joyous and informal welcome in Port Moresby on 7.5.1984 as he arrived from South Korea on the second leg of his Far Eastern tour.After the military formality and precision...
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Sports in the Netherlands Antilles 31.3.1978
Netherlands Lesser Antilles competed in the Winter Olympics of 1988, notably finishing 29th in the bobsled, ahead of Jamaica who famously competed but finished 30th.Baseball is by far the most popular...
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