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Locomotive Train, P.C. C.P., Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic, 1921 to 1923, stamp, blue

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country: P.C. C.P., Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic topic: Locomotive, Train theme: transport type of stamp: postal stamp color: Blue year: 1921-1923 postal value: no value designer: ? comments: No perforation around the stamp.

Jaune Costus Malortianus (ginger escabeau), fleurs, plants, Congo du Belgique (Belgisch Congo), timbre-poste, 3 Fr., 1952

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pay: Congo du Belgique (Belgisch Congo) code: 314 rubrique: Jaune Costus Malortieanus thème: fleurs, plants type de timbre: timbre-poste nombre de timbres par feuille : 50 circulation : indéterminée genre de dents : 11,5 couleur: vin-rouge type du papier: papier de soie thread homme de gravure (gravure): type de gravure: Helio (Grille taille-douce) design: Couvoisier S. forme du cillinders (press): année: 1952 date de publication: 10/05/1952. valeur postal: 3 Fr. commentaires : 1er jour d'élimination : 01/08/1960 Information: Le malortieanus jaune Costus. Nom commun: Escabeau Ginger. Hauteur: 0,5 à 1 m Conditions: pousse mieux dans les mi-ombre. Est en pleine floraison en été et en automne. A gingembre relativement petite avec des feuilles veloutées merveilleux et fleurs jaunes.

Leeuwpaard (katachtigen), Belgisch Congo, postzegel, 2,5 F, 1943, karmijnrood

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land: Belgisch Congo code: BL6 (241) onderwerp: leeuwpaard thema: dieren, zoogdieren, katachtigen, roofdieren soort zegel: postzegel kleur: karmijnrood jaar: 1943 uitgave datum: 01/12/1943 postwaarde: 2,5 F opmerkingen: zie ook 1942 voor de postzegels zonder boekje. Deze blokjes zijn afkomstig van de Messages blokken, ze werden afgseneden en van een opdruk voorzien. 300 blokken worden door en onder de controle van het 'Comité van Culture Werken' overgedrukt met 'Als Hulde aan Wereldpostvereniging' en dit ter gelegenheid van haar 75ste verjaardag.

Lion cheval (grands félins), Congo du Belgique, timbre-poste, 2,5 F, 1943, carmin rouge

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pay: Congo du Belgique code: BL6 (241) rubrique: lion cheval thème: animaux, mammifères, grands félins, des prédateurs type de timbre: timbre-poste couleur: carmin rouge année: 1943 date de publication : 01/12/1943 valeur postal: 2,5 F commentaires : Voir aussi 1942 pour les timbres sans livret. Ces boîtes proviennent les blocs de messages, ils étaient coupé et équipé d'une empreinte. 300 blocs par et sous le contrôle de la 'Commission de la culture' surimpressions avec 'hommage' Union postale universelle et ce, à l'occasion de son 75e anniversaire.

Rijkswapen België, postzegel, 5 c groen, Henri Hendrickx, 01/09/1893

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land: België (Belgique) onderwerp: Rijkswapen België thema: staatssymbolen soort zegel: postzegel kleur: groen, donkergroen, geelgroen jaar: 1893 publicatiedatum: 01/09/1893 postwaarde: 5 c code: 56 groen (56a donkergroen, 56b geelgroen) tanding: 14 oplage: 118.000.000 ontwerper: Henri Hendrickx (1817–1894) gravure: Albert Doms boekdruk: Zegeldrukkerij Mechelen waardes: 56 groen postfris (ongebruikt): € 37,50 (2008) postfris (met scharnier): € 11,00 (2008) gestempeld: € 0,50 (2008) op brief of document: € 2,50 (2008) 56a donkergroen postfris (ongebruikt): € 40,00 (2008) postfris (met scharnier): € 13,00 (2008) gestempeld: € 0,55 (2008) op brief of document: € 4,00 (2008) 56b geelgroen postfris (ongebruikt): € 42,50 (2008) postfris (met scharnier): € 13,00 (2008) gestempeld: € 0,60 (2008) op brief of document: € 5,00 (2008) Variëteiten: 56-V1: 'ZONDAS' in plaats van 'ZONDAG' postfris (ongebruikt): € 110,00 (2008) postfris (met scharnie...

Rijkswapen België, postzegel, 1 c grijs, Henri Hendrickx, 01/09/1893

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land: België (Belgique) onderwerp: Rijkswapen België thema: staatssymbolen soort zegel: postzegel kleur: grijs jaar: 1893 publicatiedatum: 01/09/1893 postwaarde: 1 c code: 53 (53a blauwachtig grijs) tanding: 14 oplage: 1.134.000.000 ontwerper: Henri Hendrickx (1817–1894) gravure: Albert Doms boekdruk: Zegeldrukkerij Mechelen waardes: postfris (ongebruikt): € 2,00 (2008) postfris (met scharnier): € 0,75 (2008) gestempeld: € 0,25 (2008) op brief of document: € 4,00 (2008) Variëteiten: 53-V1: 'HE' van 'DIMANCHE' groter postfris (ongebruikt): € 32,50 (2008) postfris (met scharnier): € 10,00 (2008) gestempeld: € 6,50 (2008) 53-V2: 'ZONDAS' in plaats van 'ZONDAG' postfris (ongebruikt): € 32,50 (2008) postfris (met scharnier): € 10,00 (2008) gestempeld: € 6,50 (2008) Meer uit deze reeks: Rijkswapen België, 1 c, grijs (1893) Rijkswapen België, 5 c, groen (1893) Opmerkingen: Deze postzegel bevat normaal een zondagstrookje, De ...

Gele Costus Malortieanus (Trapladder Ginger), bloem, plant, Belgisch Congo, Congo Belge, postzegel, 3 Fr., 1952

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land: Belgisch Congo (Belgish Congo / Congo du Belge) code: 314 onderwerp: Gele Costus Malortieanus thema: bloemen / planten soort zegel: postzegel aantal zegels per vel: 50 soort tanding: 11,5 kleur: wijnrood papiersoort: Papier met zijdedraadjes gravuurtype: Helio (Rasterdiepdruk) ontwerp: Couvoisier S. jaar: 1952 uitgave datum: 01/08/1960 postwaarde: 3 Fr. opmerkingen: 1ste dag van buitengebruikstelling: 1/8/1960 oplage: onbepaald Informatie: De gele Costus malortieanus. Gebruikelijke naam: Trapladder Ginger. Hoogte: 0,5 - 1 m Condities: groeit het best half in de schaduw. Staat in bloei in de zomer en de herfst. Een relatief kleine ginger met wondermooie fluweelachtige bladeren en gele bloemen.

King Leopold II (Belgium) stamp, 10 c orange-red, Louis-Eugène Mouchon, 01/06/1893

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country: Belgium (België / Belgique) topic: King Leopold II in profile theme: kings sort stamp: postal stamp color: orange-red year: 1893 publication date: 01/01/1900 stamp value: 10 c code: 57 perforation: 14 number of issues: 567.000.000 designer: Louis-Eugène Mouchon engraving: Albert Doms book printing: Stamp Printing Mechelen values: mint (unused): € 14,00 (2008) mint (with hinge): € 3,25 (2008) stamped: € 0,20 (2008) on letter or document: € 5,00 (2008) More in this series: King Leopold II in profile, 10 c, red (pink) King Leopold II in profile, 10 c, orange-red Notes: This stamp usually contains a Sunday strip. Stamps without a the Sunday strip has only value on a letter or document. Documents with seals which lacks the Sunday strip lose 50% of their value. Information: King Leopold II of Belgium. Leopold Louis Philippe Marie Victor (Brussels, April 9, 1835 - Laken, 17 December 1909) was Prince of Belgium, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Go...

King Leopold II (Belgium) stamp, 10 c red (pink), carmine, Louis-Eugène Mouchon, 01/01/1900

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country: Belgium (België / Belgique) topic: King Leopold II in profile theme: kings sort stamp: postal stamp color: red (pink), carmine year: 1900 publication date: 01/01/1900 stamp value: 10 c code: 58 (58a carmine) perforationg: 14 number of issues: 486.000.000 designer: Louis-Eugène Mouchon engraving: Albert Doms book printing: Stamp Printing Mechelen values: red (pink) mint (unused): € 14,00 (2008) mint (with hinge): € 2,75 (2008) stamped: € 0,50 (2008) on letter or document: € 7,50 (2008) carmine mint (unused): € 9,92 (2001) mint (with hinge): € 3,97 (2001) stamped: € 0,99 (2001) on letter or document: € 6,82 (2001) More in this series: King Leopold II in profile, 10 c, red (pink) King Leopold II in profile, 10 c, orange-red Notes: This stamp usually contains a Sunday strip. Stamps without a the Sunday strip has only value on a letter or document. Documents with seals which lacks the Sunday strip lose 50% of their value. Information: King Leopol...

Koning Leopold II (België) postzegel, 10 c oranjerood, Louis-Eugène Mouchon, 01/06/1893

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land: België onderwerp: Koning Leopold II in profiel thema: koningen soort zegel: postzegel kleur: oranjerood jaar: 1893 publicatiedatum: 01/06/1893 postwaarde: 10 c code: 57 tanding: 14 oplage: 567.000.000 ontwerper: Louis-Eugène Mouchon gravure: Albert Doms boekdruk: Zegeldrukkerij Mechelen waardes: postfris (ongebruikt): € 14,00 (2008) postfris (met scharnier): € 3,25(2008) gestempeld: € 0,20 (2008) op brief of document: € 5,00 (2008) Meer in deze reeks: Koning Leopold II in profiel, 10 c, rood Koning Leopold II in profiel, 10 c, oranjerood Opmerkingen: Deze postzegel bevat normaal een zondagstrookje, De zegels zonder zondagstrookje hebben enkel waarde op een brief of document. Documenten met zegels waarvan het zondagstrookje ontbreekt verliezen 50% van hun waarde. Informatie: Koning Leopold II van België. Leopold Lodewijk Filips Marie Victor (Brussel, 9 april 1835 - Laken, 17 december 1909) was prins van België, hertog van Saksen, prins van Saksen-Cobur...

Koning Leopold II (België) postzegel, 10 c rood (roze), karmijn, Louis-Eugène Mouchon, 01/01/1900

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land: België onderwerp: Koning Leopold II in profiel thema: koningen soort zegel: postzegel kleur: rood (roze), karmijn jaar: 1900 publicatiedatum: 01/01/1900 postwaarde: 10 c code: 58 (58a karmijn) tanding: 14 oplage: 486.000.000 ontwerper: Louis-Eugène Mouchon gravure: Albert Doms boekdruk: Zegeldrukkerij Mechelen waardes: rood (roze) postfris (ongebruikt): € 14,00 (2008) postfris (met scharnier): € 2,75 (2008) gestempeld: € 0,50 (2008) op brief of document: € 7,50 (2008) karmijn postfris (ongebruikt): € 9,92 (2001) postfris (met scharnier): € 3,97 (2001) gestempeld: € 0,99 (2001) op brief of document: € 6,82 (2001) Meer in deze reeks: Koning Leopold II in profiel, 10 c, rood Koning Leopold II in profiel, 10 c, oranjerood Opmerkingen: Deze postzegel bevat normaal een zondagstrookje, De zegels zonder zondagstrookje hebben enkel waarde op een brief of document. Documenten met zegels waarvan het zondagstrookje ontbreekt verliezen 50% van hun waarde. In...

Cape Coast Castle, Republic of Ghana stamp, c 100

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country: Republic of Ghana topic: Cape Coast Castle theme: buildings type of stamp: postal stamp color: multicolored postal value: c 100 Information: Cape Coast Castle is a fortification in Ghana built by Swedish traders. The first timber construction on the site was erected in 1653 for the Swedish Africa Company and named Carolusborg after King Charles X of Sweden. It was later rebuilt in stone. In April 1663 the whole Swedish Gold Coast was seized by the Danes, and integrated in the Danish Gold Coast. In 1664 the Castle was conquered by the English and was extensively rebuilt by the Committee of Merchants (whose Governors administered the entire British colony) in the late 18th century. It became the seat of the colonial Government of the British Gold Coast in 1844. The Castle was built for trading timber and gold. Later, the structure was used in the trans-Atlantic slave trade (also know as the Slave Castle of Cape Coast). The Castle, was first restored in the 1920's b...

Europa, Pays-Bas 1911, L'armada du siecle 1999, stamp, France

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country: France topic: Europa, Pays-Bas 1911, L'armada du siecle 1999 theme: boats / ships type of stamp: special (non postal) color: multi-color year: 1999 postal value: no value More from the same series: Amerigo Vespucci, Italie 1931 Europa, Pays-Bas 1911 Information: The Armada of the Century is a gathering of tall ships at Rouen held from 9 to 18 July 1999 and brings together some fifty yachts and warships from more than 30 countries. This event followed the Sails of Freedom in 1989 and the Armada of Freedom in 1994. (source: Wikipedia, read more about the L'armade du siecle 1999 on Wikipedia )

Amerigo Vespucci, Italie 1931, L'armada du siecle 1999 stamp, France

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country: France topic: Amerigo Vespucci, Italie 1931, L'armada du siecle 1999 theme: boats / ships type of stamp: special (non postal) color: multi-color year: 1999 postal value: no value More from the same series: Amerigo Vespucci, Italie 1931 Europa, Pays-Bas 1911 Information: The Armada of the Century is a gathering of tall ships at Rouen held from 9 to 18 July 1999 and brings together some fifty yachts and warships from more than 30 countries. This event followed the Sails of Freedom in 1989 and the Armada of Freedom in 1994. (source: Wikipedia, read more about the L'armade du siecle 1999 on Wikipedia ) Amerigo Vespucci (March 9, 1454 – February 22, 1512) was an Italian explorer, navigator and cartographer. The Americas are generally believed to have derived their name from the feminized Latin version of his first name. (source: Wikipedia, read more about the L'armade du siecle 1999 on Wikipedia )

First Moon Landing (Lunar Landing), First Man on the Moon, 1969, Apollo 11, Dubai postage stamp, 1 Riyal

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country: Dubai topic: First Man on the Moon, 1969, Apollo 11: First Moon Landing (Lunar Landing) with Humans theme: space type of stamp: postal stamp color: multi-colored year: 1969 postal value: 1 Riyal Information: The Apollo 11 space flight landed the first humans on Earth's Moon on July 20, 1969. The mission, carried out by the United States, is considered as a major accomplishment in the history of exploration and represented a victory for the U.S. in the Cold War Space Race with the Soviet Union. (source: Wikipedia, read more about the Apollo 11 mission, the First Moon Landing with Humans in 1969 )

Kyrenia, historic Harbor (Harbour) with boats and Queen Elizabeth II, Cyprus (British Commonwealth Colony), stamp, 30 mils, red and black, 1955-1960

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country: Cyprus (British Commonwealth Colony) topic: Historic Harbor (Harbour) with boats and Queen Elizabeth II theme: Boats / Port / Queen code: E926 type of stamp: postal stamp color: red and black year: 1955-1960 postal value: 30 mils designer: ? Information: Kyrenia (Turkish: Girne, Greek: Κερύνεια, Keryneia) is a town situated on the north coast of Cyprus. It belongs to the Turkish part of the island. The city has both an old marina as a commercial port. The historic harbor (harbour) and castle is internationally recognized as part of the Republic of Cyprus. Kyrenia has been under Turkish occupation since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Once predominantly inhabited by Greek Cypriots, Kyrenia's population consists now largely of Turkish Cypriots and settlers from Turkey. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Kyrenia on Wikipedia ) Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovere...

Bienestar Y Salud Igual Para Todos - Ministerio de Saluo - 1927 Cincuentenario 1977 - Costa Rica stamp, Correo Aereo, c 1,40

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country: Costa Rica topic: Bienestar Y Salud Igual Para Todos - Ministerio de Saluo - 1927 Cincuentenario 1977 theme: anniversary type of stamp: postal stamp color: multicolor year: 1977 postal value: c 1,40 printing proces: Litografia Trejos - Costa Rica Information: 50 year anniversary of the equal rights of every human being in Costa Rica. The building stands for the Ministry of Salou.

Interpol 50 years, Da PC ICPO 50 anos (1923-1973) Republic of Chili, Correos de Chile stamp, E0 30

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country: Correos de Chili (Republic of Chili) topic: Interpol 50 years anniversary, Da Pc ICPO 50 anos (1923-1973) theme: organizations (organisations) type of stamp: postal stamp color: brown orange and blue year: 1973 postal value: E0 30 Information: INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 188 member countries. The crime-fighting organization, created in 1923, facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services. INTERPOL's mission is to prevent or combat international crime. (source: http://www.interpol.int )

Afrikaanse olifant postzegel, Belgisch Congo (Congo du Belgique), rood, 1 Fr., 1931

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land: Belgisch Congo code: 176 onderwerp: Afrikaanse olifant thema: dieren / zoogdieren soort zegel: postzegel aantal zegels per vel: 75 oplage: 28600 soort tanding: 11,5 kleur: rood papiersoort: getint papier graveerder (gravure): Grafisch Instituut van Parijs gravuurtype: diepdruk vormcillinder (boekdruk): Zegelfabriek (Mechelen) jaar: 1931 uitgave datum: 01/04/1931 postwaarde: 1 Fr. opmerkingen: 1ste dag van buitengebruikstelling: 01/09/1942 zie ook 1937 postzegelboekje Informatie : De Afrikaanse olifant. Inheemse mensentypen, dieren en landschappen

Éléphant d'Afrique timbre-poste Congo du Belgique, rouge, 1 Fr., 1931

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pay: Congo du Belgique code: 176 topic: Éléphant d'Afrique thème: animaux / mammifères type de timbre : timbre-poste nombre de timbres par feuille : 75 circulation : 28600 genre de dents : 11,5 couleur : rouge type de papier : teinté de papier homme de gravure (gravure): Institut de Paris de graphiques type de gravure : taille-douce forme du cillinders (press): sceau en usine (Mechelen) année : 1931 date de publication : 01/04/1931. valeur postal: 1 Fr. commentaires : 1er jour d'élimination : 01/09/1942. Voir aussi 1937 timbre-poste livret Inforamtation: Éléphant d'Afrique. Peuples indigènes, des animaux et des paysages.

Queen Elizabeth II of England (United Kingdom) British stamp, 5 P, brown

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country: England (United Kingdom) topic: Queen Elizabeth II of England (United Kingdom) theme: Queen's Head type of stamp: postal stamp color: brown postal value: 5 P More from this series: Queen Elizabeth II of England, 1 P, red brown Queen Elizabeth II of England, 1,5 P, black grey Queen Elizabeth II of England, 5 P, purple to white Queen Elizabeth II of England, 5 P, brown Information: Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Supreme Governor of the C...

Queen Elizabeth II of England (United Kingdom) British stamp, 5 P, light purple to white

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country: England (United Kingdom) topic: Queen Elizabeth II of England (United Kingdom) theme: Queen's Head type of stamp: postal stamp color: light purple to white postal value: 5 P More from this series: Queen Elizabeth II of England, 1 P, red brown Queen Elizabeth II of England, 1,5 P, black grey Queen Elizabeth II of England, 5 P, purple to white Queen Elizabeth II of England, 5 P, brown Information: Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Supreme Gover...

Queen Elizabeth II of England (United Kingdom) British stamp, 1,5 P, black / grey

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country: England (United Kingdom) topic: Queen Elizabeth II of England (United Kingdom) theme: Queen's Head type of stamp: postal stamp color: black / grey postal value: 1,5 P More from this series: Queen Elizabeth II of England, 1 P, red brown Queen Elizabeth II of England, 1,5 P, black grey Queen Elizabeth II of England, 5 P, purple to white Queen Elizabeth II of England, 5 P, brown Information: Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Supreme Governor...

Flying ducks (birds) Republic of China, stamp, red, 4.00

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country: Republic of China topic: flying ducks theme: birds / animals type of stamp: postal stamp year: color: red postal value: 4,00

Republic of China stamp, 80000,00, red brown

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country: Republic of China topic: theme: important persons type of stamp: postal stamp color: red brown year: postal value: 80000,00 Information:

Music festival, Republic of China stamp, 1,00, big, large stamp

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country: Republic of China topic: music festival theme: music / culture type of stamp: postal stamp color: multi-color postal value: 1,00

Queen Elizabeth II of England (United Kingdom) British stamp, 1 P, red brown

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country: England (United Kingdom, Great Britain) topic: Queen Elizabeth II of England (United Kingdom) theme: Queen's Head type of stamp: postal stamp color: red brown postal value: 1 P More from this series: Queen Elizabeth II of England, 1 P, red brown Queen Elizabeth II of England, 1,5 P, black grey Queen Elizabeth II of England, 5 P, purple to white Queen Elizabeth II of England, 5 P, brown Information: Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is the reigning queen and head of state of the 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, as Head of the Commonwealth, she is the figurehead of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations and, as the British monarch, she is the Sup...

PLZEN, Ceska Republika, Czech Republic stamp, 5 Kc 5, buildings, town, green, Plzeň Region, Plzeňský kraj

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country: Ceska Republika              (Czech Republic) topic: PLZEN theme: buildings, town type of stamp: postal stamp color : green year: ? postal value: Kc 5 designer: ? Information: The Plzeň Region (Czech: Plzeňský kraj) is an administrative unit (kraj) in the western part of Bohemia in the Czech Republic. It is named after its capital Plzeň (German: Pilsen). (source: Wikipedia, See more about the Plzen region on Wikipedia )

Külme Rutilus Rutilus Caspicus, fish, animal, Azerbaycan (Azerbaijan Turkey, Azerbeidzjan) stamp, 1993, 1,50 m

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country: Azerbaycan (Azerbaijan Turkey) topic: Külme Rutilus Rutilus Caspicus theme: Fish, Animals type of stamp: postal stamp (Azerbaycan Poçtu) color: multi-coloured year: 1993 postal value: 1,50 m. Information: The Rutilus caspicus (better known as the Vobla (Wobla), a Russian word for the Caspian Roach). This fish is very popular in Russian restaurants and households. A salt-dried vobla is a common Russian meal or Snack by a glass of beer. The Vobla has a size of 30-35 cm (max. 45 cm) and has a weight of around the 800 g. The natural habitat is in the coastal waters of the northern and northwestern Caspian Sea and also enters Volga, Ural, Emba, Terek and Kura. (source: Wikipedia / go to: Rutilus caspicuson on Wikipedia )

Dique "El Nihuil", Aqueduct, Building, Argentina, Casa De Moneda De La Nacion / Cerichelli GR, 3 Pesos

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country: Argentina topic: Dique "El Nihuil" theme: Aqueduct, Building type of stamp: postal stamp color: dark purple grey design: R. Garrasi postal value: 3 Pesos comments: Casa De Moneda De La Nacion / Cerichelli GR Information: The dam "El Nihuil" whose approval was given for 1948 has been finished 1 year earlier. The irrigators of San Rafael and General Alvear, asked to hasten the date of clearance of the dam because of great need of water for productions. The dam was finished and in use by December 1947 but the official opening took place on January 11, 1948. Seven years before, the province had approved an agreement with the Nation which would build a dam on the river Atuel feet above the Falls of the Nihuil. The dam caused a lake of 9,600 hectares and can feed powerful hydraulic plants throughout the system.

Offering people to Gods (Religion), Ajman State (United Arab Emirates) stamp, 2,50 Riyals, 1972

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country: Ajman State (United Arab Emirates) topic: Offering people to Gods theme: religion year: 1972 type of stamp: postal stamp color: multi-colored postal value: 2,50 Riyals

Fish (animals) stamp, Ajman State (United Arab Emirates), 50 Dirhams, multicoloured

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country: Ajam State (United Arab Emirates) topic: fish theme: animals type of stamp: postal stamp color: multicoloured postal value: 50 Dirhams More from the same series: Fish 50 Dirhams Fish 1 Riyal

Fish (animals) stamp, Ajman State (United Arab Emirates), 1 Riyal, multicoloured

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country: Ajam State (United Arab Emirates) topic: fish theme: animals type of stamp: postal stamp color: multicoloured postal value: 1 Riyal More from the same series: Fish 50 Dirhams Fish 1 Riyal