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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Netherlands postage stamp: Queen Wilhelmina

c. 1923, in honor of the “25th anniversary of the assumption as monarch of the Netherlands by Queen Wilhelmina at the age of 18” (via Scott’s 2008 Classic Specialized Catalogue)

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Netherlands postage stamp: Floriade ‘72 flower

Anyone know who designed this series?

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(via tigerluxe)

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