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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Ghana postage stamp: independence

c. 1960

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Germany postage stamp: fifteen

c. 1920

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Peru postage stamp: vicuña

c. 1967

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Switzerland postage stamp: Helvetia

design c. 1924, w/ surcharge c. 1937

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Estonia postage stamp: Penni

c. 1919

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German state postage stamp: Thurn and Taxis 1/4

c. 1863

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Belgium postage stamp: orange

c. 1912

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Romania postage stamp: King Carol I

c. 1918

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Spain postage stamp: Republica Espanola

c. 1936

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Germany stamp: Olympic Year rings

c. 1956, designed by H. Bentele 

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