vintage postage stamps

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a visual look at vintage postage stamps from around the world with a focus on design and illustration (any additional history in forms of notes always appreciated)

Curated by Karen Horton
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Spain postage stamp: Brussels Expo ‘58

c.1958, commemorating the Brussels Expo

The logo design for the Brussels Expo was designed by Lucien de Roeck.

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Great Britain postage stamp: William Morris

c. 1982, one of set of 4 stamps featuring British textiles

above textile image: Strawberry Thief by William Morris c. 1880s

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Spain postage stamp: numeral 2

the stamp design is c. 1930s, but I think the “Territorio de Ifni” overprint dates this for the 1940s

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Lesotho postage stamp: United Nations bird

c. 1970

part of series commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations

Anyone know who illustrated this bird?

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Netherlands postage stamp: Floriade ‘72 flower

Anyone know who designed this series?

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Nigeria postage stamp: outer space

c. 1963, part of “Peaceful Use of Outer Space” series

designed by R. Hegeman

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