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Stylized portraits of British politicians and notable figures from the early 20th century, showcasing unique artistic styles and historical significance.

Portrait of Max Beerbohm by Sir William Rothenstein. Rothenstein (1872-1945) was an English painter, printmaker and draughtsman.

SWEDEN - 1962: shows King Gustav VI Adolf 1882-1973 SWEDEN - CIRCA 1962: A stamp printed in Sweden shows King Gustav VI Adolf 1882-1973, circa 1962 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6042864

CYPRUS - 1970: shows portrait of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 1869-1948, birth centenary, leader in India s struggle for independence CYPRUS - CIRCA 1970: A stamp printed in Cyprus shows portrait of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 1869-1948, birth centenary, leader in India s struggle for independence, circa 1970 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4692706

Heinrich Zille, a German illustrator and photographer, portrait on a German (FRG) stamp 1958

RUSSIA - 2008: shows L.D.Landau 1908-1968, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Birth centenary of L.D.Landau RUSSIA - CIRCA 2008: A stamp printed in Russia shows L.D.Landau 1908-1968, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Birth centenary of L.D.Landau, circa 2008 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5137348

Rosa Luxemburg, portrait on a stamp, GDR, 1955

Heinrich Pestalozzi, a Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer, portrait on a German stamp 1951

Kaethe Kollwitz, a German painter, printmaker, and sculptor, portrait on a German stamp, 1948

Ernst Reuter, the mayor of West Berlin from 1948 to 1953, portrait on a German stamp, Berlin, 1954

USSR - 1962: shows Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1712-1778, a Genevan philosopher, writer and composer USSR - CIRCA 1962: A stamp printed in USSR shows Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1712-1778, a Genevan philosopher, writer and composer, circa 1962 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5209337

Albert Lortzing, a German composer, actor and singer, portrait on a German stamp, 1951

Margrete II, born 1940, Queen of Denmark. Portrait on a Danish stamp 1983

Queen Elizabeth II (1926, 2022) of Great Britain. Portrait on Australian postage stamp

J krishnamurti, postage stamps, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Damdin Sukhbaatar (February 2, 1893 - February 20, 1923) was a Mongolian military leader in the 1921 revolution. He is remembered as one of the most important figures in Mongolia's struggle for independence.

Historic stamp, German Reich, definitive stamp at 5 Pfennig with Friedrich Schiller portrait, 1926, Germany, historic, digitally prepared reproduction of an original from the period, Europe

Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, a German gymnastics educator and nationalist, portrait on a historic stamp, GDR

USA - 1938: shows portrait of Zachary Taylor 1784-1850 USA - CIRCA 1938: A stamp printed in USA shows portrait of Zachary Taylor 1784-1850, circa 1938 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6045767

Commemorative plaque, Ladislav Holoubek (1913-1994), Slovak composer and conductor, Kosice, Slovakia, Slovak Republic, Europe

AUSTRIA - 1951: shows Karl Renner 1870-1950, president of Austria AUSTRIA - CIRCA 1951: A stamp printed in Austria shows Karl Renner 1870-1950, president of Austria, circa 1951 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6045817

Historical stamp in memory of the botanist Juan Tomas Roig, 1977, Cuba, Caribbean, Central America

RUSSIA - 2001: shows Lubov P. Orlova 1902-1975, a flash from the film The Circus 1936, Orlova in the person of Dixon, series Popular film actors of russian cinema art RUSSIA - CIRCA 2001: A stamp printed in Russia shows Lubov P. Orlova 1902-1975, a flash from the film The Circus 1936, Orlova in the person of Dixon, series Popular film actors of russian cinema art, circa 2001 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5182364

KOREA - CIRCA 1975: shows portrait of Admiral Yi Sun-sin 1545-1598 KOREA - CIRCA 1975: A stamp printed in Korea shows portrait of Admiral Yi Sun-sin 1545-1598, circa 1975 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6045834

POLAND - 1972: shows Scene from Opera by Moniuszko: The Countess POLAND - CIRCA 1972: A stamp printed in Poland shows Scene from Opera by Moniuszko: The Countess, circa 1972 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6038963

Frederick IX was King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972 auf einer daenischen Briefmarke

RUSSIA - 2008: shows I.M.Frank 1908-1990, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Birth centenary of M.A. I.M.Frank, RUSSIA - CIRCA 2008: A stamp printed in Russia shows I.M.Frank 1908-1990, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Birth centenary of M.A. I.M.Frank, circa 2008 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5137280

Danielle Casanova, a French politician killed by the Nazis in 1943, portrait on a 1962 GDR stamp

A Card commemorating John F. Kennedy's presidential visit to Germany, with portraits of him and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. Date: 23 June 1963

CEYLON - 1968: shows D. S. Senanayake 1884-1952, first Prime Minister of Ceylon CEYLON - CIRCA 1968: A stamp printed in Ceylon shows D. S. Senanayake 1884-1952, first Prime Minister of Ceylon, circa 1968 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4690251

French postage stamp commemorating Jules Ferry (1832 - 1893) a French statesman and republican. He was a promoter of laicism and colonial expansion

Dmitri Mendeleev, Russian chemist and inventor, portrait on a vintage, canceled post stamp from Poland (circa 1959).

GIBRALTAR - 1995: shows Laurence Olivier 1907-1989, actor, director, and producer GIBRALTAR - CIRCA 1995: A stamp printed in Gibraltar shows Laurence Olivier 1907-1989, actor, director, and producer, circa 1995 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5153590

AJMAN - 1970: shows Dwight David Eisenhower 1890-1969 AJMAN - CIRCA 1970: A stamp printed in Ajman shows Dwight David Eisenhower 1890-1969, circa 1970 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4699532

USSR - 1983: shows A.I. Khachaturian 1903-1978, Composer USSR - CIRCA 1983: A stamp printed in USSR shows A.I. Khachaturian 1903-1978, Composer, circa 1983 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4708370

Fredrik IX, king of Denmark, portrait on a Greenland stamp, Sweden, Europe

HUNGARY - 1957: shows Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof 1859-1917, inventor of Esperanto HUNGARY - CIRCA 1957: A stamp printed in Hungary shows Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof 1859-1917, inventor of Esperanto, circa 1957 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6051560

Lucas Cranach the Elder, a German Renaissance painter and printmaker, portrait on a stamp, GDR, 1953

Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, and revolutionary socialist, portrait on a German stamp, 1948

RUSSIA - 2001: shows Andrei A. Mironov 1941-1987, a flash from the film The Twelve Chairs 1977, Mironov in the person of Bender, series Popular film actors of russian cinema art RUSSIA - CIRCA 2001: A stamp printed in Russia shows Andrei A. Mironov 1941-1987, a flash from the film The Twelve Chairs 1977, Mironov in the person of Bender, series Popular film actors of russian cinema art, circa 2001 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5182377

USA - 1981: shows Rachel Louise Carson 1907-1964 USA - CIRCA 1981: A stamp printed in USA shows Rachel Louise Carson 1907-1964, circa 1981 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5137241

Sukarno, president of Indonesia, portrait on an Indonesian stamp, Sweden, Europe

USA - 1981: shows Rachel Louise Carson 1907-1964 USA - CIRCA 1981: A stamp printed in USA shows Rachel Louise Carson 1907-1964, circa 1981 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5176659

Enrica von Handel-Mazzetti, an Austrian poet and writer, portrait on an Austrian stamp, Austria, Europe

RUSSIA - 2001: shows Nikolai N. Rybnikov 1930-1990, a flash from the film The Hight 1957, Rybnikov in the person of the Pasechnik, series Popular film actors of russian cinema art RUSSIA - CIRCA 2001: A stamp printed in Russia shows Nikolai N. Rybnikov 1930-1990, a flash from the film The Hight 1957, Rybnikov in the person of the Pasechnik, series Popular film actors of russian cinema art, circa 2001 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5182366

CANADA - CIRCA 1969: stamp printed by Canada, shows Vincent Massey circa 1969

Mahatma gandhi, postage stamps, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Anton Bruckner, Organist in the local parish church, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

GERMANY - 1972: shows Karl August von Hardenberg 1750-1822, Prussian statesman, painting by J.H.W. Tischbein GERMANY - CIRCA 1972: A stamp printed in Germany shows Karl August von Hardenberg 1750-1822, Prussian statesman, painting by J.H.W. Tischbein, circa 1972 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6045703

JAPAN - 1959: shows Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko JAPAN - CIRCA 1959: A stamp printed in Japan shows Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, circa 1959 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4713201

SELLOS DE ESPAÑA. JUAN CARLOS I DE BORBON (1938-). JUAN CARLOS I DE ESPAÑA (1938-). SOFIA DE GRECIA (1938-). SOFIA REINA DE ESPAÑA (1938-).

RUSSIA - 2009: shows Yuri Gagarin 1934-1968, the 75th anniversary of birth U.A. Gagarin , first astronaut in the world RUSSIA - CIRCA 2009: A stamp printed in Russia shows Yuri Gagarin 1934-1968, the 75th anniversary of birth U.A. Gagarin , first astronaut in the world, circa 2009 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4741853

RUSSIA - 2005: shows portrait of A.V.Suvorov 1730-1800, commander, the 275th birth anniversary RUSSIA - CIRCA 2005: A stamp printed in Russia shows portrait of A.V.Suvorov 1730-1800, commander, the 275th birth anniversary, circa 2005 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6045821

Sandor Petofi or Alexander Petrovics, a Hungarian poet and national hero, portrait on a Hungarian stamp, Hungaria

RUSSIA - 1963: shows Charles Dickens 1812-1870, English writer, 150th birth anniversary RUSSIA - CIRCA 1963: A stamp printed in Russia shows Charles Dickens 1812-1870, English writer, 150th birth anniversary, circa 1963 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4692735

CANADA - CIRCA 1977: stamp printed by Canada, shows Sandford Fleming, circa 1977

RUSSIA - 2011: shows D.S. Likhachov 1906-1999, series Cavaliers of the Order of Saint Andrew RUSSIA - CIRCA 2011: A stamp printed in Russia shows D.S. Likhachov 1906-1999, series Cavaliers of the Order of Saint Andrew, circa 2011 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6042887

Mahatma gandhi, postage stamps, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Ferenc Liszt, Franz Liszt, Villa d Este, Tivoli, Latium, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage Site

GERMANY- 1999: shows Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749-1832, Poet GERMANY- CIRCA 1999: A stamp printed in Germany shows Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749-1832, Poet, circa 1999 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5198174

Robert Schumann, a German composer, portrait on a stamp, GDR, 1956

50 Lira Turkish banknote depicting, Kemal Ataturk first President of Turkey

AJMAN - 1970: shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower 1890-1969 and John F. Kennedy 1917-1963 AJMAN - CIRCA 1970: A stamp printed in Ajman shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower 1890-1969 and John F. Kennedy 1917-1963, circa 1970 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4695120

East German stamp with portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and pianist, Sweden, Europe

Jagadish chandra bose, postage stamps, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

SLOVAKIA - 1997: shows Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of radio SLOVAKIA - CIRCA 1997: A stamp printed in Slovakia shows Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of radio, circa 1997 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4053922

Johann Georg Bodmer, a Swiss historian, professor, and critical writer, portrait on a Swiss stamp

USA - 1974: shows portrait of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell 1821-1910 USA - CIRCA 1974: A stamp printed in USA shows portrait of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell 1821-1910, circa 1974 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6045797

Laxmanrao Kirloskar, 1869, 1956, Indian businessman and the founder of the Kirloskar Group. Portrait in Indian stamp

Johan August Strindberg, 1849-1912, a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter, portrait on a Swedish stamp

Jonas Hallgrimsson (1807 - 1845) was an Icelandic poet, author and naturalist. Portrit on an Icelandic stamp

RUSSIA - 2000: shows Galina S. Ulanova 1910-1998, ballet dancer, series National Cultural Milestones in the 20th Century RUSSIA - CIRCA 2000: A stamp printed in Russia shows Galina S. Ulanova 1910-1998, ballet dancer, series National Cultural Milestones in the 20th Century, circa 2000 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5176667

CUBA - 1974: shows Leonid Brezhnev and Fidel Castro, devoted Visit of Leonid I. Brezhnev to Cuba, January 28-February 3 CUBA - CIRCA 1974: A stamp printed in Cuba shows Leonid Brezhnev and Fidel Castro, devoted Visit of Leonid I. Brezhnev to Cuba, January 28-February 3, circa 1974 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4724258

INDONESIA - 1951: shows President Sukarno 1901-1970 INDONESIA - CIRCA 1951: A stamp printed in Indonesia shows President Sukarno 1901-1970, circa 1951 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4708406

Vintage stamp of bal gangadhar tilak, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Dr. Wernher von Braun served as Marshall Space Flight Center's first director from July 1, 1960 until January 27, 1970, when he was appointed NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Planning. Following World War II, Dr. von Braun and his German colleagues arrived in the United States under Project Paper Clip to continue their rocket development work. In 1950, von Braun and his rocket team were transferred from Ft. Bliss, Texas to Huntsville, Alabama to work for the Army's rocket program at Redstone Arsenal and later, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Under von Braun's leadership, Marshall developed the Saturn V launch vehicle which took Apollo astronauts to the moon. Dr. von Braun died in Alexandria, Va., on June 16, 1977, seven years after his NASA appointment. This photo was taken at the site where he was laid to rest.

AJMAN - 1970: shows Robert Baden-Powell 1857-1941 AJMAN - CIRCA 1970: A stamp printed in Ajman shows Robert Baden-Powell 1857-1941, circa 1970 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4699543

USA - CIRCA 1980’s: postage stamp shows aviation pioneer Samuel Langley, circa 1980’s

SELLOS DE JUAN CARLOS I Y DONA SOFIA 1976. JUAN CARLOS I DE BORBON (1938-). JUAN CARLOS I DE ESPAÑA (1938-). SOFIA DE GRECIA (1938-). SOFIA REINA DE ESPAÑA (1938-).

CYPRUS - 2011: shows Christopher Pissarides the, Cypriot Nobel Prize winner 2010 CYPRUS - CIRCA 2011: A stamp printed in Cyprus shows Christopher Pissarides the, Cypriot Nobel Prize winner 2010, circa 2011 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4692732

GIBRALTAR - 1995: shows Audrey Hepburn 1929-1993, actress GIBRALTAR - CIRCA 1995: A stamp printed in Gibraltar shows Audrey Hepburn 1929-1993, actress, circa 1995 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4742109

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