Thomas the Tank Engine honored by Isle of Man
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The Isle of Man postal service issued six stamps on August 15, 1995 depicting Thomas the Tank Engine character and his friends. How the story of the engine developed from a father's amusement for a sick child in 1942, to its present global fame is recounted. The author is W. Awdry of the UK.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
Authorship, Isle of Man, Children's stories, Thomas the Tank Engine (Book), Awdry, W.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Eight nations commemorate John Lennon
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The nations honoring the fallen Beatle on the 15th anniversary of his assassination are Antigua & Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Ghana, Guyana, Maldives, Mali, Nicaragua, and Palau. Each stamp is described.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
Biography, Personalities, The Beatles (Music group), Lennon, John
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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