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Catalogue Number: |
29 |
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Stamp Design: |
Martin Činovský |
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Stamp Engraving: |
Martin Činovský |
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Date of Issue: |
May 25, 1994 |
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Printing: |
Postal Stationery Printing House, Prague, Czech Republic |
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Print Technology: |
Recess printing from flat plates |
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Print Run: |
5,295,000 |
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| FDC Design: |
Martin Činovský using motives of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's illustrations |
| FDC Engraving Design: |
Martin Činovský |
| FDC Engraving: |
František Horniak |
| Cancellation Design: |
Martin Činovský |
| Printing: |
Postal Stationery Printing House, Prague, Czech Republic |
| Print Technology: |
Recess printing from flat plates |
| FDC Print Run: |
10,000 |
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
(Lyons 29. 6. 1900 - in action 31. 6. 1944)
French writer and aviator who disappeared on a reconnaissance flight off the French coast during the Second World War. This commemorative issue celebrates the ideals of solidarity and brotherhood which so informed both the subject´s life and his work.
Saint-Exupéry was one of our century´s major literary figures and the author of the widely translated works: "Southern Mail", "Night Flight", "Wind, Sand and Stars", "Flight to Arras", "The Little Prince", and "The Wisdom of the Sands".
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