COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP
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CHRISTMAS |
COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP |
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| Date of issue: | 10. 11. 2004 | |
| Face value: | 6,50 CZK | |
| Printing sheets: | 50 stamps | |
| Size of the stamp: | 23 x 30 mm | |
| Author and engraver: | Bedøich Housa |
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| Method of printing: | rotary recess print in blackgreen combined with photogravure in yellow, green, red and gold | |
| Subject of the stamp: | B. Housa, the long time sought after designer of postage stamps, is the author of the final issue of this year's stamp production. The Christmas of his design, following the spirit of the Czech tradition, are poetically soft and gentle. The candlestick made out of an apple, green twigs, golden mistletoe for good luck, and a tiny heart of straw. This simple decoration is a necessary part of the Christmas decorations in a number of households. |
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| Catalogue No.: | 0420 | |
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