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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Bulgaria postage stamp: pioneer

c. 1974

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Bulgaria postage stamp: birds

c. 1966

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Bulgaria commemorative stamp sheet: doves

c. 1974

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Bulgaria postage stamp: birds

c. 1982

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Bulgaria postage stamp: Arrival of Spring

c. 1971

art and design by Stefan Kanchev

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Bulgaria postage stamp: hot air balloon

c. 1969, part of the “Means of Communication” series for the ‘69 SOFIA International Stamp Exhibition

art and design by Stefan Kanchev

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Bulgaria postage stamp: The Big Turnip

c. 1964, part of a set featuring fairy tales

Does anyone know who is the designer of the stamp or the illustrator?

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Bulgaria postage stamp: carrier pigeon

c. 1946

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Bulgaria postage stamp: space ship

c. 1959, in honor of Children’s Day?

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Bulgaria postage stamp: blue 9

c. 1944

designer?

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