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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Hong Kong postage stamp: Dragon Boats

c. 1975

designed by Tao Ho

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Japan postage stamp: plantation

c. 1975

designed by T. Amano

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Cuba postage stamp: dove of peace

c. 1961

designed by A. Evora

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Argentina postage stamp: Argentine Republic

c. 1862

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Russia postage stamp: globe and flower

c.1963, designed by S. D. Karetnikov?

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Japan postage stamp: letter writing bear

c. 1980, for Letter Writing Day

designed by M. Sato and S. Watanabe

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Ireland postage stamp: green Gerl

c. 1971

designed by Heinrich Gerl

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Poland postage stamp: agriculture

c. 1919

designed by Edmund Bartlomiejczyk

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Egypt postage stamp: numeral 2

c. 1889

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Uruguay postage stamp: cinco

c. 1883

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