Amerigo Vespucci
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Vespucci allegedly discovered the continent of South America one year before Christopher Columbus did, and his name was given to the continent instead of Columbus's. Vespucci's achievements in geography and astronomy are described. Italy issued stamps to commemorate him.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
Italy, Explorers, Vespucci, Amerigo
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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Monaco's history dates back to the Phoencians
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The history and facts about Monaco, as well as some of its stamp releases, are discussed. Details on the geography, industry, politics, royal history, and leisure activities are given. Dates of some important stamp issues are also given.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
Column, History, Postage-stamps, Postage stamps, Monaco
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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