Auguste and Louis Lumiere created first movie in 1895
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The Lumiere brothers are credited with devising an early motion picture camera. The early work of the two men is discussed. Auguste later went into medicine, but Auguste continued in photography and in 1935 produced three-dimensional films. France issued a stamp honoring them in 1955.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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San Marino is Europe's oldest independent republic
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A history of the nation is recounted and its geography and government is described. The country is only 44 mi sq with a population of 22,000. A large portion of its revenue comes from the tourist industry and the selling of postage stamps. Its first stamp was issued in 1877.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Rudolph Nureyev & Margot Fonteyn
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Panama issued stamps to commemorate Fonteyn in 1992, while San Marino issued stamps in honor of Nureyev in 1989. Biographies of the dancers are provided.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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