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Sheet of 20 stamps |
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Arthur Szyk |
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US - Liberia |
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Hermann Jaffee |
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1949 |
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| Independent Item
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This listing is an independent item not part of any collection
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Physical
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Original drawing by Arthur Szyk. Signed by Szyk.. Printed in the U.S.A. in six colors by the lithographic process. Issued in sheets of 20 (4 x 5 rows) on unwatermarked paper. The images on each perforated sheet measure approx. 6" x 7". Mint Condition. |
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Detailed
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Set of 20 stamps drawn by Arthur Szyk for the Republic of Liberia. Three Cent Stamp: Full sheet. Landing of First Colonists. The landing of the first emigrants from the "Nautilus", is shown in the background. These settlers had joined with 88 who had sailed in February 1820 on the frigate "Elizabeth". Both groups in January 1822 settled on Providence Island in the mouth of the Mesurado River. Soon after arrival at Cape Mesurado, this handful was joined by other who came on the USS "Alligator". |
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| 1 Image (Click thumbnail to view full size image): |
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