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Paintings of famous visitors to Liechtenstein, designed by Auguste Böcskör, engraved by Maria Laurent or Wolfgang Seidel and issued on December 17, 1981. St Carlo Borromeo (1538-1584), a cardinal and archbishop who was one of the most important figures of the Counter-Reformation in Italy. He is the patron saint of bishops, cardinals, seminarians, and spiritual leaders.  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), a German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, critic, and amateur artist, considered the greatest German literary figure of the modern era.  Alexandere Dumas fils (1824-1895), a French celebrated author and playwright, the son (fils) of Alexandre Dumas, père (père is French for father).  Hermann Hesse (1877-1962), a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter.  |
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Local scenes and landscapes, a set of 19 stamps with six different designs, designed by Jacques Boullaire, engraved by different French engravers and issued in 1948 for use in French Oceanic Settlements (Établissements français de l'Océanie). - Moorea Coastline, engraved by Gabriel-Antoine Barlangue - Kanaka Fisherman, engraved by Raoul Serres - Faa Village, engraved by Pierre Gandon: - Vahine (Tahitian) Girl, engraved by Charles Mazelin - Canoe in the River near Bora-Bora Island, engraved by Emile Feltesse - Polynesian Girls, engraved by Jules Piel       |
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Generalgouvernement (German occupied Poland in WWII) Michel 116, Scott N103 Engraved by Ferdinand Lorber Printer : Austrian State Printer, Vienna Cracow Castle and City, 15th Century.   |
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Mascarons (derived from the French word masque (mask)) refers to architectural decorative elements sculpted in the shape of faces or masks, typically integrated into buildings, especially above doors, windows, and fountains. They are often designed as mythological figures, grotesques, or symbolic characters and serve as ornamental features or even as protective elements believed to ward off evil spirits. Mascarons, designed by Peter Sinawehl, engraved by Kurt Leitgeb and issued by Luxembourg on October 5, 1992. - Ram's Head - Lion's Head - Satyr's Head    |
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The 15th congress of the UPU, Vienna, Austria, a set of eight unicolor stamps, designed by Adalbert Pilch and engraved by Rudolf Toth issued by Austria on June 15, 1964. The first 6 stamps show paintings by different painters, all show elements of messages delivery. "News About the Victory at Kunersdorf" by Bernardo Bellotto (1721-1780)  "Mail Relay Station" by J. Hörmann  "The Honeymoon Trip" by Moritz von Schwind (1804-1871)  "Riders on Wet Country Lane" by Johann Gualbert Raffalt (1835-1865)  "Mailcoach in the Mountains" by Johann Adam Klein (1792-1875)  "Coach at Mail Relay Station" by #8203;Friedrich Gauermann (1807-1862)  The last two stamps are not show paintings, but modern post vehicles.   |
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Places of Worship, designed by Louis-Norbert Hanniquet and issued by Cameroon on December 19, 1966. - Buea Cathedral, engraved by Jean Miermont - Yaounde Cathedral, engraved by Charles Mazelin - Orthodox Church, Yaounde, engraved by Jean Pierre Velly - Garoua Mosque, engraved by Pierre Forget     |
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Art of Chinese Grottoes, issued by the PR of China during 1988. The images are engraved (rest are photogravure) but I can't find the engraver names. - Buddha, Yungang Grotto, Shanxi - Warrior, Longmen Grotto, Henan - Bodhisattva, Maijishan Grotto, Gansu - Woman with chickens, Dazu Grotto, Sichuan     |
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I think I never posted Japanese engraved stamps in this thread, so here are four, all about Buddhism. Bodhisattva offering prayers, Byodo-in, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, issued on March 25, 1977 The statue is one of 52 Bodhisattva figures, Unchukuyo Bosatsu Zo, "Statues of Cloud-Borne Offering Bodhisattvas". They are celestial Bodhisattvas depicted as floating on clouds, playing musical instruments, or holding incense burners as they joyfully offer prayers. They symbolizing the divine welcoming of souls to the Pure Land. Statue of Gakko Bosatsu, Todai-ji Temple, Nara, issued on February 1, 1968. Gakko Bosatsu is the Bodhisattva of Moonlight, often depicted as an attendant to Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha). Gakko Bosatsu is paired with Nikko Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva of Sunlight), symbolizing the cosmic forces of the sun and moon that aid in healing and enlightenment. Statue of Seitaka Doji, Kongobu Temple, Mt Koya, Wakayama Prefecture, issued on June 27, 1977. Seitaka Doji is a powerful child-like deity who serves as a fierce protector. He represents strength, discipline, and devotion in the fight against ignorance and evil. He is depicted as a youthful figure, but with a fierce expression and often holds a vajra, thunderbolt weapon, or staff, symbolizing his role in subduing obstacles to enlightenment. Statue of Yakushi, Horyu-ji Temple, issued on January 20, 1989. Yakushi Nyorai, also known as the Medicine Buddha, is a prominent Buddhist deity associated with healing, medicine, and longevity. Devotees pray to Yakushi Nyorai for recovery from illness, protection from disease, and overall well-being. He is depicted performing the gesture of reassurance with his right hand. |
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