Soviet Union postage stamp: Soviet rocket
c. 1961
April 12th, 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin.
(via stampcalendar)
a visual look at vintage postage stamps from around the world with a focus on design and illustration
(any additional history in forms of notes always appreciated)
Curated by Karen Horton
Curated by Karen Horton
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Korea postage stamps: moon landing souvenir sheet
c. 1969
“postage stamps to commemorate the first landing on the moon of Apollo 11”
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Nigeria postage stamp: outer space
c. 1963, part of “Peaceful Use of Outer Space” series
designed by R. Hegeman
Theme: Linear by Peter Vidani
