vintage postage stamps

about

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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Cuba postage stamp: zebra

c. 1970

designed by F. Román Compañy

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Cuba postage stamp: dove of peace

c. 1961

designed by A. Evora

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Cuba postage stamp: May 1

c. 1964, symbolic numeral “1” in honor of Labor Day

(designer unknown)

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Cuba postage stamp: literacy

c. 1961

in honor of the National Literacy Commission?

“Saber escribir es saber ascender.” —José Marti

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Cuba postage stamp: CDR

c. 1970

“X Aniversario de los CDR”

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Cuba Postage Stamp: Tabaco-Habano

“Republica de Cuba: Tabaco-Habano” c. 1948?

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