florian - Congratulations on obtaining your fine set
of the Indochina "
Du Tchad au Rhin" common design
stamps commemorating the achievements
of the Free French Forces during World War II. I have included an image
of one
of them (Guadeloupe version) in the finale
of my "Decaris December" tribute.
Here are images
of six more
stamps produced by Albert Decaris, one from each
of the six decades
of his long and illustrious career as a postage stamp designer and engraver.
- nethryk
PS Happy New Year, everyone!
Carved figures, postage due stamp issued for use in Cameroun on June 12, 1939, Scott No. J17.
The Battle
of Koufra (January 31 - March 1, 1941), airmail stamp issued for use in Guadeloupe on June 6, 1946, Scott No. C5.
Palace
of Fontainebleau, issued by
France on January 20, 1951, Scott No. 643, Y&T No. 878.
"The moon and the bull," designed after original tapestry by French artist Jean Lurçat (1892-1966), and issued by
France on November 19, 1966, Scott No. 1152, Y&T No. 1493.
Destroyers and emblem
of ACORAM (Association Centrale des
Officiers de Réserve de l´Armée de Mer), issued by
France on April 24, 1976 to commemorate the reserve naval
officer organization's 50th anniversary, Scott No. 1475, Y&T No. 1874.
Landing
of the forces commanded by Marshal
of France Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau (1725-1807) at Newport, Rhode Island on July 10, 1780, issued by
France on July 15, 1980 to commemorate the American Revolution bicentenary, Scott No. 1712, Y&T No. 2094.
Posted 12/30/2012 7:08 pm
