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Theatre Art of Kazakhstan – Stamps of Kazakhstan 2006
Kazakhstan issued a beautiful round shaped stamp on Theatre Art of Kazakhstan on 15 Dec 2006. The stamps were round in shape and featured a Kazakh Woman in Costumes.
Christian Dior dresses by John Galliano – Stamps of Gibraltar 1997.
John Galliano (born 28 Nov 1960) is a Gibraltar born British fashion designer who was head designer for French fashion companies Givenchy (July 1995- Oct 1996) Christian Dior(Oct 1996-Mar 2011) and his own label John Galliano (1988-2011). He was named British designer of the Year four times.
Gibraltar issued a Miniature sheet and stamps on Christian Dior dresses by John Galliano on 24 October 1997. The stamps were issued as Se-tenant pairs.
35 p- Tunic Top and Skirt
62 p – Two-piece Suit
30 p- Evening Dress
50 p- Gold Ballgown.
75th Anniversary of Republic of Ireland- 1997.
The Republic of Ireland issued a set of eight stamps to commemorate its 75th Anniversary
52 p -Date of Issue -03 Apr 1997- Banknotes, Coins, Numismatics, Trade, Finance
52 p – Date of Issue -03 Apr 1997- Art, Books, Culture, Paintings.
52 p – Date of Issue -18 Feb 1997 -Irish Police, Uniforms, Women Police
52 p – Date of Issue -18 Feb 1997-Parliament Building, Scales, Measuring Instruments.
90th Inter-Parliamentary Conference Canberra -Stamps of Australia 1993
The Inter-Parliamentary Union was established by Frederic Passy (France) and William Randall Cremer (UnitedKingdom) in 1889. It was the first permanent forum for Political Multilateral negotiations. The national Parliaments of 178 countries are members of IPU. The IPU has Permanent observer status at the UN General Assembly.
The 90th Inter-Parliamentary Conference was held in Canberra in 1993. Australia Post issued a set of two se-tenant stamps to mark this event. Two 45 cents stamps were issued. One stamp features the Globe and the second stamp commemorates 50th Anniversary of Women in Federal Parliament of Australia.
The Women Parliamentarians featured on the stamp are Dame Enid Lyons, MP and Senator Dorothy Tangney.
Dame Dorothy Margaret Tangney DBE (1907-1985) was first Woman Member of Australian Senate. She belonged to the Australian Labour Party.
Dame Enid Muriel Lyons AD, GBE (1897-1981) was the First Woman elected to the Australian House of Representatives and the first woman to serve in Federal Cabinet. Prior to her own career, she was best known as the wife of Joseph Lyons who was Prime Minister of Australia and Premier of Tasmania.
Booklet M S Subbulakshmi Centenary -2016
Mumbai GPO issued a Booklet to commemorate Centenary of Bharat Ratna M S Subbulaksmi in 2016. It contains a Block of four stamps issued in Feb 2016 in 11th Definitive Series 2015- Makers of India.
Hornbill Dance – Stamps of Malaysia 2005
Malaysia issued a miniature sheet on 09 Apr 2005 on Hornbill Dance or Datun Julud. This dance is peculiar to Kenyah Tribe of Sarawak.
Folk Costumes of Estonia – Muhu- 1995
Estonia has been issuing stamps on its beautiful folk & traditional Costumes. On 30 Mar 1995 it issued a set of two stamps both with face value 1.70 Estonian Kroon from Muhu
Muhu – It is an Island in Baltic . It is the third largest Island in Estonia and part of Muhu Parish in Saare County, Western Estonia.
