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CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil

CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil

The first pictorial stamps from Brazil were issued in 1866 depicting Emperor Dom Pedro II. Pedro II of Brazil was the second and last emperor of Brazil. In 1831, aged just five, he became emperor following the abdication of his father Pedro I. Until 1841, the country...
BIRDS ON STAMPS

BIRDS ON STAMPS

The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. Its plumage is mainly white, with black on the bird’s wings. Adults have long red legs and long pointed red beaks, and measure on average 100–115 cm (39–45 in) from beak tip to...
HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Todays stamp is showing a beautiful painting of horses. It is painted by one of the most celebrated French painters: Yves Brayer (1907 – 1990). He was known for his paintings of everyday life.