French new issues include equestrian semipostal
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On May 15, 1995 four new stamps were issued including a semipostal with the extra charge benefitting the French Red Cross. The stamps are described. The charity raising stamp is called the Saumur Tapestry and shows King Louis XIII on a horse. Saumur is a town noted for its famous riding school.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Germany new issues include famous women stamps
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Upcoming German issues include Europa 1996 'Famous Women'; German Theater Association 150th anniversary; 75th anniversary of Wolfgang Borchert; and 50 years of the Ruhr festival in Recklinghausen. the first two Famous Women commemorated are artists Paula Modersohn-Becker and Kathe Kollwitz.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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