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First Belgian stamps with the value in Euros
These two stamps, one each on the two first day covers were the first set of Belgian stamps issued on 1-1-2002 with the value in Euros. I n this case the values are 0.42 and 0.52 Euros respectively....
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1970 EUROPA CEPT - Germany
The 1970 theme for EUROPA CEPT stamps was the "Sun composed of 24 interwoven fibres. 1 for each 1970 CEPT member". Designed by Irish Artist Louis Le Brocquy.Thank you Dear Maria for this FDC.
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CARITAS 1983
Caritas Internationalis is a confederation of 164 Roman Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Collectively and...
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1981 EUROPA - Foklore and Feasts - Faroe Islands
In 1981 (35 countries ; 69 stamps) the theme of EUROPA stamps was folklore and feasts. That was also the year when for the first time the Azores and Madeira issued Europa stamps under their own name....
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BRUPHILA'99
This stamp showing the picture of King Albert II of Belgium was issued as part of the philatelic exhibition "BRUPHILA'99", in commemoration of 150Years of Postage stamps in Belgium. A very impressive...
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1970 - Year of Conservation of Nature
1970 - Year of Conservation of Nature. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN, Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature [UICN], in French) is an international...
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INTEREUROPEANA 1979
This miniature sheet with the block of four stamps on the first day cover was issued by Romania as part of the INTEREUROPEANA 1979 on 3rd May 1979 to commemorate collaboration amongst countries of...
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1982 EUROPA - Portugal
The stamp on this first day cover was issued on 3rd May 1982 as part of the EUROPA CEPT series of stamps. The theme for 1982 was "Historic Events".Thank you Maria for this lovely FDC.
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50th Death Anniversary of James Ensor
James Sidney Edouard, Baron Ensor (13 April 1860 – 19 November 1949) was a Belgian painter and printmaker, an important influence onexpressionism and surrealism who lived in Ostend for almost his...
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Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe held in Helsinki
The Helsinki Accords, Helsinki Final Act, or Helsinki Declaration was the final act of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe held in Helsinki, Finland, during July and August 1, 1975....
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1979 EUROPA CEPT - Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group and archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between...
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Helsinki Declaration
The Helsinki Accords, Helsinki Final Act, or Helsinki Declaration was the final act of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe held inHelsinki, Finland, during July and August 1, 1975...
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Painted Churches of the Byzantine Era
In the region of the Mounts of Troodos, in the heart of Cyprus, can be found one of the greatest concentrations of churches and monasteries in the Byzantine Empire, by which the island was annexed...
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1966 - EUROPA CEPT - Monaco
Monaco issued these stamps and cover on 26.9.1966. The stamps depict a symbolic ship, representing CEPT, making steady progress on a Calm Sea. Designed by German brothers Josef and Gregor Bender. The...
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INTEREUROPEANA 1973
These two stamps on the first day cover were issued by Romania as part of the INTEREUROPEANA 1973 on 28th April 1973 to commemorate collaboration amongst countries of Europe in the fields of Culture,...
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1975 EUROPA CEPT - Paintings - Luxembourg
For 1975 the EUROPA CEPT theme was paintings. Luxembourg issued these two stamps on 28th April 1975. These stamps show "Moselle Bridge at Remich" by Nico Klopp (1894-1930) and "Still Life" by Joseph...
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25th Anniversary of The European Economic Community (EEC)
This stamp from Portugal was issued on 22.4.1982 and shows Flags of the member countries on the 25th Anniversary of European Economic Community, EEC. The European Economic Community (EEC) was an...
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Israel Tenth Anniversary exhibition in 1958
''And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them…'' Amos IX, 15 – this is mentioned on the tab attached to the stamp. The FDC is...
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1975 New Zealand Definitives - Roses
Another delightful first day cover from my dear friend Maria. Roses, which are very popular in New Zealand and grow particularly well, were chosen as the subject of a new Definitive stamp issue in...
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1976 EUROPA - Handicrafts - Germany
The theme for EUROPA stamps in 1976 was "Handicrafts". And that is what is featured on these two German stamps as well as on the First day cover which my friend Maria sent me.
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