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STAMP MAGAZINE
New Issue: Paul Bocuse (France)
A new French stamp has been issued to mark what would have been the 100th birthday of Paul Bocuse, who is often called "The Chef of the Century" or "The Pope of Gastronomy". I did not know much about Paul Bocuse, but as always Google was my friend and I have discovered quite a lot. He was a truly exceptional person who won many awards (including the Légion d'honneur), opened several restaurants and became so well-known for his outstanding work that the greatest award for che
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New Issue: The Bull (Netherlands)
Last month the Netherlands issued this stamp, celebrating The Bull - a famous painting by Dutch artist Paulus Potter. The Bull - sometimes called The Young Bull - is a classic work of art and the full painting can be seen below. The stamps have been designed by Frank Janse from Gouda. There are five stamps and they show sections of the original painting, placed in a strip through the middle of the painting. Design Quality - I don't understand why the designer has created
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New Issue: Zodiac (France)
France has issued another new set today. This one is the signs of the Zodiac and looks loud, colourful and... well, fun! La Poste's website explains the design: "Colorful, pop, and resolutely contemporary, the 'Zodiac' booklet reinterprets astrology through the graphic universe of Clémence Gouy , a French illustrator and art director based in Biarritz. Committed, inclusive, and passionate about representing femininity, she creates vibrant works where diversity and freedom ar
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