Poland
2004
"The cosmic history of the earth"
Issue Date |
03.12.2004 |
ID |
Michel: 4162-4165 Scott: 3762
Stanley Gibbons: 4167-4169 Yvert: UPU: PL074.04
Category: pP |
Author |
Designer: Jerzy Pietras |
Stamps in set |
4 |
Value |
Pzl 1,25 x4 |
Size (width x height) |
43 x 31.25 mm |
Layout |
8 stamps in mini-sheet |
Products |
FDC x 2 |
Paper |
fluorescent |
Perforation |
12 x12 |
Print Technique |
Offset
|
Printed by |
PWPW Polska Wytwrnia Papierw Wartosciowych |
Quantity |
500,000 pcs |
Issuing Authority |
Polish Post |
The presented set of 4 post stamps shows the turbulant lots of
the Earth starting from the origin of the globe to the present day. On
respective stamps are presented the following stages of the history of
the Earth: birth, childhood, youth and maturity. The first of the
stamps shows the creation of the earth globe in the protoplanet discus
around the young sun. On the other is shown the picture of the earth
bombed by asteroids. The third post stamp dedicated to the youth of the
Earth presents the planet in the times of dinosaurs. On the fourth has
been presented the earth globe circled by the International Cosmic
Station.
The post stamps of the issue "The Cosmic History of the
Earth" issued in the form of special sheetlets with 8 post
stamps each. (sold as full or half sheet) The
graphic elements inserted on the margin of the sheets make an
interesting setting and a complement of the post stamps.
Products
References:
Poczta Polska
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