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Charles Lindbergh - 50th Anniversary of the First Trans-Atlantic journey...
At 7:52 A.M., May 20, 1927 Charles Lindbergh gunned the engine of the "Spirit of St Louis" and aimed her down the dirt runway of Roosevelt Field, Long Island. Heavily laden with fuel, the plane bounced...
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Attachment of The Duchy of Burgundy- 500th Anniversary 2.7.1977
The stamp on this Cover is about the Attachment of TheDuchy of Burgundy (Duché de Bourgogne) which existed as a successor of an ancient and prestigious patrimony and a large division of the lands of...
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Butterflies
These four lovely stamps from the Faroe Islands feature different kinds of Butterflies. They are :-(700) The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate...
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Health Stamps 1954
Several requests were received for subjects to depict on the 1954 Health stamp issue - Centenary of the YMCA, Girls Life Brigade and the conquest of Everest, in which a New Zealander had played such a...
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Federation of European Constructors 21.5.1977
This stamp on the French FDC commemorates the Federation of European Constructors.
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The stamp on these two FDCs is part of a two stamp set for the EUROPA Series in 1978, when the theme was “Monuments”. Both stamps depicted old Fountains. The stamp shown on these covers is of The...
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Explorers & Navigators 20.9.1993
Alessandro Malaspina (November 5, 1754 – April 9, 1810) was an Italian explorer who spent most of his life as a Spanish naval officer. Under a Spanish royal commission, he undertook a voyage around the...
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The 1956 Health stamp
The 1956 Health stamp issue featured two children playing under an apple tree.A design competition was run through Post Offices for a suitable stamp design and over 100 design proposals were submitted...
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crustacians, animals and birds of Liechstenstein 11.3.1976
These lovely stamps from Liechstenstein show some rare crustacians, animals and birds. They are:-(25)Astacus. meaning "lobster" or "crayfish" is a genus of crayfish found in Europe and western Asia,...
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1977 International Flower Show silk First Day Cover, Nantes 18.5.1977
The stamp on the FDC depicts a Symbolic Flower. The theme of the 1977 Show was "Flowers in the City".The Floralies Committee is a non-profit organization created in 1943 by a group of volunteers all...
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Spotlight on crafts 6.11.2015
Posti's Crafts is a miniature sheet with the aim of increasing the public appreciation of crafts. Crafts pass on traditions, give pleasure, is a popular subject at school, and provide a livelihood to...
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Health Stamps 1957
A new approach to the problem of sourcing designs suitable for Health stamps was trialled for the 1957 issue. A competition was held to obtain suitable photographs of children aged 5 to 12 - the age of...
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150 Years of The National Horticultural Society of France 23.4.1977
The National Horticultural Society of France (Société nationale d 'horticulture de France, or SNHF) is a horticultural society founded in 1827 by Louis-Étienne Héricart de Thury. Headquartered in...
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The Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud 3.6.1978
The Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud or Fontevrault is a complex of religious buildings hosting a cultural centre since 1975, the Centre Culturel de l'Ouest, in the village of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye,...
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Wow! Spicy Stuff - Chili peppers, tomatoes and herbs 6.11.2015
This year's roll of stamps features chili peppers, tomatoes and herbs, which were selected as Vegetable of the Year between 2012 and 2014. The roll of stamps, illustrated by Ossi Hiekkala, brings the...
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Health Stamps 1959
The year 1959 marked a significant turning point in Health stamp designs with the introduction of the 'Bird Series'. The idea of using pictorial designs on Health stamps had been raised several times...
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Lodève Cathedral 13.11.1978
Lodève Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Fulcran de Lodève) is a church in Lodève, Hérault, southern France, a typical example of local Gothic architecture. Lodève is an ancient town of Celtic origin,...
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“The Bridge at Mantes” By Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot 12.2.1977
This French stamp features a painting entitled “The Bridge at Mantes”By Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.
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Christmas stamps 6.11.2015
Posti and Ella wish all a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year with these pretty stamps. Thank you Ella.Christmas traditions live on in the cityMany Finns today spend their Christmas in cities,...
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Refugees after Second World War 16.5.1960
Many refugees remained in camps almost fifteen years after the end of the Second World War. This was seen as disgraceful by those who had suffered greatly during the war and those who were concerned...
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