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Speaking of nudes, the USPS rejected my naked self-portrait for a personalized Christmas stamp. My friends and family will be sorely disappointed. I think I saw the mock up, I agree with the USPS decision. It would have frightened small children. |
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Transkei 1987, first day cover, celebrating the beadwork of South Africa. A couple of the stamps here meet the theme of this thread, I think.  Here's the card from inside the FDC:  |
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Birth of Venus by William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) Monaco 2009 Michel MC2968, Yvert et Tellier MC2708  |
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Kuo I like that Monaco Venus stamp and would like to find it online for sale. Do you have the Scott #? |
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#2708 is the (French) Yvert et Tellier catalogue number. Won't comment on your 2nd phrase. |
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German Democratic Republic, 1979 Indian Miniatures in Berlin Museums Asavari Ragini, 17th cent. Scott #2008, MNH (sorry not the best image quality)  |
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Diane au bain (1684) by Carlo Maratta (1625-1713) Monaco 2014 Yvert et Tellier MC 2924  |
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This stamp depicts Atleta di Fano, a Greek bronze statue of a nude young male made between 300 and 100 BC. Italy 2016  |
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Diana after the Hunt (detail) by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) Paraguay 1986  |
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