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Thai elephant rides at sunset are pictured on a souvenir sheet for Montserrat for the World Philatelic Exhibition in 2013. Thailand celebrated its first stamp 130 years ago.  |
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A souvenir sheet featuring paintings of 1812 issued by or for Guinea shows the young lady reading a letter painted by Goya (1746-1828). It has appeared earlier on pages 1 and 13. 2012 The portrait of Napoleon in all his finery was painted by the Italian artist Andrea Appiani (1754-1817).  |
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The Goya painting of the Lady with the Parasol has appeared earlier on pages 13 and 29, but not this one in a set of four stamps issued by Niger in 2013.  |
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The Lady with the Parasol by Goya was again shown on a stamp, this time next to a portrait of the artist, in a souvenir sheet featuring famous Spanish painters. 2012  |
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A Chief sitting 'in state' shown on a stamp for Ghanese tourism. His retinue holds a large red umbrella and fans. 1986 Festivals and celebrations are colorful tourist attractions in Ghana.  |
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The Hirschfeld Company had a chain of stores for ladies fashion in major cities in Germany. Many stores and most members of the family did not survive persecution by the Nazis.  |
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Asalha Puja Day is the day on which the beginning of Bhuddism is celebrated in Thailand. It is seen as the day on which Bhudda held his first sermon on the four noble truths. Does anyone know about the symbolism of the royal umbrellas shown falling down and who the green figure is? 1997  |
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Hi Alexey, That is a delightful new version of Renoir's painting (1992)! Minnie Mouse has a cute pink umbrella. The original is known as "The Skiff" or "Boating on the Seine" and was painted in 1875; The National Gallery London.  (Hi Rod, Thanks for the info and the work! K.) |
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A pretty poster postcard advertising for a shop in Rotterdam selling umbrellas made in Neijmegen; ca 1890-1900.  |
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Top Selling Stamp Collecting Items on Amazon
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