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Stamp on Martin Waldseemuller Map – Germany – 2007

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Stamp on Martin Waldseemuller Map – Germany – 2007.

Germany has issued a stamp of  220c to mark 500th  Anniversary of Martin Waldseemuller Map. The Waldseemuller Map or Universalis Cosmographia or Universal Cosmography is a printed wall map of the World by German Cartographer Martin Waldseemuller, originally published on April 1507. It is known as the first map to use the word America. It was bestowed in honour of Italian Americo Vespucci. America placed on this map is now South America.

The wall map consists of 12 sections printed from woodcuts. Each section is one of four horizontally and three vertically when assembled. The stamp shows these 12 sections. The only copy of this Map is displayed in Library of Congress Washington DC. A thousand copies were printed originally.

Martin Waldseemuller (1470-1520) was a German Cartographer who along with Matthias Ringmann is credited with first using the word America on maps based on Vespucci and Columbus travels

First Day Cover cancelled at Berlin is listed.

GERMANY FDC MARTIN MAP
GERMANY FDC 2007- MARTIN WLADSEEMULLER’S MAP

 

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State Bird and Flowers of Kentucky – USA 1982.

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State Bird and Flowers of Kentucky – USA 1982.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Birds and Flowers of States of the USA on 14 Apr 1982. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 20 cents denomination.

Kentucky– State Bird – Northern Cardinal designated as State Bird in 1926.  State Bird of seven states. America’s favourite backyard birds.

State Flower- Goldenrod. It was designated as the state flower in 1926. There are thirty varieties of Goldenrod found in Kentucky state.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Kentucky as the Border States of USA.

USA BIRDS KENTUCKY
USA 1982 -STATE BIRD & FLOWER KENTUCKY

State Flag of Kansas – USA 1976.

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State Flag of Kansas – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.

Kansas State Flag –  The First State flag of Iowa was adopted in 1927. The Flag features the State Seal on a field of blue. Above the seal is the state crest the Sunflower- State flag of Kansas. It is resting on a twisted blue and gold bar that represents the Louisiana purchase. Below the seal, KANSAS in capitals is written in yellow. In the sky are thirty-four stars (Kansas was 34th state).

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Kansas State Flag.

USA FLAGS KANSAS
USA 1976 – KANSAS STATE FLAG.

State Bird and Flower of Kansas – USA 1982.

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State Bird and Flower of Kansas – USA 1982.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Birds and Flowers of States of the USA on 14 Apr 1982. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 20 cents denomination.

State Bird –Western Meadowlark designated as State Bird in 1937. It is a songbird in the family of blackbirds and orioles

State Flower- Sun Flower. It was designated as the state flower in 1903. Sunflower seeds are rich in proteins and yield high-quality vegetable oil.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Kansas as the Plains States of USA.

USA BIRDS KANSAS
USA 1982- STATE BIRD & FLOWER KANSAS.

State Bird and Flower of  Iowa – USA 1982.

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State Bird and Flower of  Iowa – USA 1982.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Birds and Flowers of States of the USA on 14 Apr 1982. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 20 cents denomination.

State Bird – Eastern Goldfinch designated as State Bird in 1933. It is also called American Goldfinch or Wild Canary. Male is bright yellow with black wings females have an olive-yellow body and dark brown tail and wings

State Flower- Wild Rose. It was designated as the state flower in 1897. Wild Prairie rose is generally cited as the state flower

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows IOWA as the Plains States of USA.

USA BIRDS IOWA
USA 1982- STATE BIRD AND FLOWER -IOWA

State Flag of Iowa – Stamps of USA 1976.

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State Flag of Iowa – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.

Iowa State Flag –  The First State flag of Iowa was adopted in 1917. The design was selected by Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Flag consists of three vertical stripes- the blue stripe stands for loyalty, justice & truth. the white stripe for purity and a red stripe for courage. On the white centre an eagle carries a streamer with the state motto”Our Liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain”. The name “IOWA” in red is below the streamers.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Iowa State Flag.

USA FLAGS IOWA
USA 1976- STATE FLAG IOWA

State Flag of Indiana – USA 1976.

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State Flag of Indiana – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.

Indiana State Flag –  The First State flag of Illinois was adopted in 1917 as part of Centennial celebrations. The winning design by Paul Hadley of Mooresville Indiana was selected during a competition sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Blue & Gold Flag features a torch which symbolises Liberty & enlightenment, the rays represent far-reaching influence. Thirteen stars in the outer circle represent the original thirteen states, five stars in inner semi-circle represent the next five states to join the Union. The 19th and the large star over the torch represent Indiana joining as 19th state in 1816.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Indiana State Flag.

USA FLAGS INDIANA
USA 1976-STATE FLAG INDIANA