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1-escudo Portugal stamp .1953

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  This stamp in the image is a 1-escudo stamp issued by Portugal in 1953. It depicts a knight on a horse, wearing a helmet and armor. The stamp is perforated 14 and has a face value of 1 escudo. The 1-escudo stamp of 1953 is part of a series of stamps issued by Portugal to commemorate the centenary of the death of King Manuel I of Portugal. King Manuel I reigned from 1495 to 1521, and he is known as "the Fortunate" because of his success in expanding Portugal's empire.                                                                           ID # 0024

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1961 New Zealand Christmas stamp . The Adoration of the Magi

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 This stamp is a 1961 New Zealand Christmas stamp. It depicts a painting by Albrecht Dürer called "The Adoration of the Magi", which shows the three wise men visiting the baby Jesus.  This stamp is part of a series of Christmas stamps that New Zealand Post has been issuing since 1950. The stamps typically feature religious or secular Christmas themes. The 1961 Christmas stamp is a popular one with collectors, as it features a famous painting by a renowned artist.                                                       ID # 0022

1961 United States Air Mail 25-cent stamp . Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

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  This stamp is a 1961 United States Air Mail 25-cent stamp depicting a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser . The stamp was designed by Robert J. Jones and issued on January 12, 1961. It was the first airmail stamp issued by the United States to feature a jet aircraft. The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was a double-decked long-range airliner that was built by Boeing from 1947 to 1958. It was one of the most luxurious and advanced airliners of its time. The Stratocruiser was used by several airlines, including Pan American World Airways, American Overseas Airlines, and Northwest Airlines.                                                                                 ID # 0021

Israel first anniversary of country independence 1949

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 This is commemorative stamp issued by Israel in 1949 to commemorate the first anniversary of the country's independence .  The stamp depicts a menorah, the Star of David, and the words "ישראל" and "Israel" in Hebrew and English.                                                                                               ID # 0020

Viktorin Kornel ze Všehrd Czechoslovak stamp .1960

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 This stamp is a Czechoslovak stamp issued in 1960 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Viktorin Kornel ze Všehrd . Viktorin Kornel ze Všehrd was a prominent figure in Czech Renaissance. He was a writer, historian and Philosopher and a member of the Bohemian nobility.                                                                                          ID # 0019

150th anniversity of Prague Conservatory . 1961 Czechoslovak Stamp.

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 This stamp is a Czechoslovak Stamp issued in 1961 to commemorate 150th anniversary of the Prague Conservatory . It depicts a woman dancing in red dress .The Prague Conservatory is a music school founded in 1911 . It is one of the oldest and most prestigious music school in Czech Republic .                                                                                          ID # 0018