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Historical Portraits of Notable Figures

Portraits of men from the 19th century in formal wear, capturing the elegance of historical figures in varied artistic styles.

Alfred Nobel, Swedish chemist and inventor. Artist: Unknown
Alfred Nobel, Swedish chemist and inventor. Artist: Unknown
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Rodzianko. Caricature by Kukryniksy. Mikhail Vladimirovich Rodzianko (1859 - 1924), Russian statesman of Ukrainian origin. Known for his colourful language and conservative politics, he was the State Councillor and chamberlain of the Imperial family, Chairman of the State Duma and one of the leaders of the February Revolution of 1917, during which headed the Provisional Committee of the State Duma.
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Windthorst-Meppen, The German MP Ludwig Windthorst title sheet of Humorist Leaf , Karl Klic -, Caricaturist
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N°33 / Johannard (Jules)
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Hippolyte-Louis, Vicomte de Lorgeril, a French poet and politician, political caricature, 1882, by Alphonse Hector Colomb pseudonym B. Moloch, a French caricaturist
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Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Jordan, 1819, 1904, a German writer and politician, c. 1885, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, a German writer and politician, c. 1885, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
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comandante Arturo Prat Ch. Costanera, Puerto Montt , provincia de Llanquihue, región de Los Lagos.Patagonia, República de Chile,América del Sur.
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Edwin Booth, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Great Americans" series (N76), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes. There are two variations of the Beecher card, one where he faces left and one where he faces right. This is the left-facing variation.. Edwin Booth, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Caricature of John Hollingshead, English theatrical impresario, journalist and writer during the latter half of the 19th century
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'Francisque Sarcey', c1880. Creator: Andre Gill.
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N°9 / Maroteau (Gustave)
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MANUEL ORTIZ DE PINEDO - POLITICO ESPAÑOL. Author: SANTIAGO LLANTA Y GUERIN-LITOGRAFO-.
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Portrait of Charles Dickens, English novelist and journalist, engraving, 19th century
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Portrait Of Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) Pyle, Howard(1853-1911 American) Lithograph Smithsonian Institution(National Portrait Gallery) Washington, D.C., USA
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Portrait of Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian poet and artist - Ivan Kramskoi, circa 1871
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Life of Henry M. Stanley, from the Histories of Poor Boys and Famous People series of booklets (N79) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Miniature booklets from the "Histories of Poor Boys and Other Famous People" series (N79), issued in a set of 50 booklets in 1888 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes. Each booklet consists of 16 pages with covers and includes the rags to riches biography of a famous figure.. Life of Henry M. Stanley, from the Histories of Poor Boys and Famous People series of booklets (N79) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Otto Eduard Leopold Bismarck (1815-1898), Prussian statesman and first chancellor of German Empire, profile. Date: 1898
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The late president James A. Garfield, color lithograph ca. 1881
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José Venustiano Carranza Garza (1859-1920), presidente de México. Retrato y bandera impresos sobre tela. Años 1920.
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Josep Anton Clavé Camps (1824-1874), músico, poeta y político catalán. Reproducción de un retrato de 1854.
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Cartoon of Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer. Dated 19th Century
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Portrait of Mr. J.D. Veegens, Johannes Josephus Aarts, 1881 - 1931 print Portrait of politician Mr. J.D. Vegens. paper politician, e.g. party leader. moustache
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Ernest Feydeau, by Ancourt.
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Admiral Farragut, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Great Americans" series (N76), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes. There are two variations of the Beecher card, one where he faces left and one where he faces right. This is the left-facing variation.. Admiral Farragut, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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N°9 / Maroteau (Gustave)
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Sir Julius Benedict, musical composer and conductor, 1884. Artist: Unknown
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For President Theodore Roosevelt 1904. Vignette of candidates (Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks).
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MANUEL FERNANDEZ GONZALEZ (1821-1888) POETA NOVELISTA Y DRAMATURGO ESPAÑOL. Location: ATENEO-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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O.H. Rothaker, The Omaha Republican, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "American Editors" series (N35), issued in 1887 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. This series is a physically larger version of the "American Editors" set (N1), including the corresponding small card design with other pictorial matter added.. O.H. Rothaker, The Omaha Republican, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 421572
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Wm. McKinley, Prosperity, US Presidents
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Frank R. O'Neil, The St. Louis Missouri Republican, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "American Editors" series (N35), issued in 1887 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. This series is a physically larger version of the "American Editors" set (N1), including the corresponding small card design with other pictorial matter added.. Frank R. O'Neil, The St. Louis Missouri Republican, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 421563
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PABLO SARASATE (PLACA)-MUSICO 1844-1908. Author: KOUNITZKY.
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Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), Italian Opera Composer, head and shoulders portrait, Illustrated Color Postcard, Unidentified Artist, T. Presser Company, Philadelphia
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Head and Shoulders Portrait of Abraham Lincoln on Cigar Box Label, "El Biejo Onesto Abe Cigarros", Engraving by Samuel Smith Kilburn, Kilburn & Mallory, 1860
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Manuel Breton de los Herreros (1796-1873). Spanish dramatist. Engraving, 1883.
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Captain Matthew Webb, Swam From Dover, England to Calais, France, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from "World's Champions," Second Series (N43), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Captain Matthew Webb, Swam From Dover, England to Calais, France, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 414502
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N°10 / Gambon (Charles)
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N°24 / Chalain (Louis)
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ROMANIA - 1960: shows Anton Pavlovich Chekhov 1860-1904 ROMANIA - CIRCA 1960: A stamp printed in Romania shows Anton Pavlovich Chekhov 1860-1904, circa 1960 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6045780
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Dr. James Dwight, Lawn Tennis Champion North of England of 1885, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from "World's Champions," Second Series (N43), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Dr. James Dwight, Lawn Tennis Champion North of England of 1885, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 414386
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Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French Opera Composer, head and shoulders portrait, Illustrated Color Postcard, Unidentified Artist, T. Presser Company, Philadelphia
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Sadi Carnot (1837-1894), President of the French Republic (1887-1894), 1887 Alphe Dubois (1831-1905). Sadi Carnot (1837-1894), President of the French Republic (1887-1894), 1887. Bronze.
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Harry C. Franck as Joseph Balsamo ca 1878.
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Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), German composer, Pianist, and Conductor, head and shoulders Portrait, Illustrated Color Postcard, Unidentified Artist, T. Presser Company, Philadelphia
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George Bancroft, Famous Americans
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USSR - 1952: shows Victor Hugo 1802-1855, French Writer, 150th anniversary of Birth of Victor Hugo USSR - CIRCA 1952: A stamp printed in USSR shows Victor Hugo 1802-1855, French Writer, 150th anniversary of Birth of Victor Hugo, circa 1952 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5142647
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USSR - 1958: shows Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1840-1893, pianist and violinist USSR - CIRCA 1958: A stamp printed in USSR shows Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1840-1893, pianist and violinist, circa 1958 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5193360
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Dan Packard in The boomer ca 1890s.
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RHODESIA - 1973: shows Dr. David Livingstone 1813-1873, explorer, series Famous Rhodesians RHODESIA - CIRCA 1973: A stamp in Rhodesia shows Dr. David Livingstone 1813-1873, explorer, series Famous Rhodesians, circa 1973 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6036033
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Famous Americans
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Sadi Carnot (1837-1894), President of the French Republic (1887-1894), 1887 Alphe Dubois (1831-1905). Sadi Carnot (1837-1894), President of the French Republic (1887-1894), 1887. Golden bronze.
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USSR - 1959: shows Shalom Aleichem 1859-1916, Yiddish writer, birth centenary USSR - CIRCA 1959: A stamp printed in USSR shows Shalom Aleichem 1859-1916, Yiddish writer, birth centenary, circa 1959 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4438096
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Patrice de Mac Mahon, Duke de Magenta (1808-1893), Marshal de France, President of the French Republic (1873-1879), September 1870 Anonymous. Patrice de Mac Mahon, Duke de Magenta (1808-1893), Marshal de France, President of the French Republic (1873-1879), September 1870. Gold metal.
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Allan Forman, The New York Journalist, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (7.3 x 8.3 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1887.Trade cards from the "American Editors" series (N35), issued in 1887 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. This series is a physically larger version of the "American Editors" set (N1), including the corresponding small card design with other pictorial matter added. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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GREAT BRITAIN - 1980: shows Henry Wood, 1869-1944, series English Conductors GREAT BRITAIN - CIRCA 1980: A stamp printed in Great Britain shows Henry Wood, 1869-1944, series English Conductors, circa 1980 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4699540
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USSR - 1968: shows portrait of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev 1818-1883, Writer, 150th Birth Anniversary USSR - CIRCA 1968: A stamp printed in USSR shows portrait of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev 1818-1883, Writer, 150th Birth Anniversary, circa 1968 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4730313
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Austro-Hungarian stamp depicting, Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I (1830 1916) was Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia from 2 December 1848 until his death on 21 November 1916.
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AJMAN - CIRCA 1973: stamp printed by Ajman shows Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Mountbatten, American officer, President Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, Georges Clemenceau, circa 1973
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ROMANIA - 1960: shows Frederic Chopin 1810-1849 ROMANIA - CIRCA 1960: A stamp printed in Romania shows Frederic Chopin 1810-1849, circa 1960 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6048088
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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a German philosopher, portrait on a German stamp 1970
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Adolf Hitler, 1889, 1945, German politician, portrait on a German stamp
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USSR - 1970: shows portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin 1870-1924 USSR - CIRCA 1970: A stamp printed in USSR shows portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin 1870-1924, circa 1970 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5198353
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Oscar II (1829-1907) was Sweden's king from 1872-1907. Portrait on a Swedish postage stamp
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USSR - CIRCA 1976: A Stamp printed in USSR shows Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, circa 1976 USSR - CIRCA 1976: A Stamp printed in USSR shows Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, Russian revolutionary, Bolshevik leader, circa 1976 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 3247240
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Theodor Pallady, a Romanian painter, portrait on a Romanian stamp
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Heinrich Heine, portrait on a stamp, GDR, 1956
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RUSSIA - 1990: shows Mikhail A. Sholokhov 1905-1984, Nobel Laureate in Literature RUSSIA - CIRCA 1990: A stamp printed in Russia shows Mikhail A. Sholokhov 1905-1984, Nobel Laureate in Literature, circa 1990 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4713258
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Gustav Mahler, an Austrian composer and musician, portrait on an Austrian stamp, Sweden, Europe
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French postage stamp celebrating Jules Eugene Louis Jouvet (24 December 1887 - 16 August 1951) was a French actor, director, and theatre director.
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German third Reich Postage stamp depicting President Paul Von Hindenburg 1933
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Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, journalist, and revolutionary socialist, portrait on a stamp, GDR, 1953
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Poster with a portrait of Niceto Alcal·-Zamora y Torres (6 July 1877 ñ 18 February 1949) was a Spanish lawyer and politician who served, briefly, as the first prime minister of the Second Spanish Republic, and thenófrom 1931 to 1936óas its president.
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RUSSIA - 2011: shows Valery Bryusov 1873-1924, Russian poet RUSSIA - CIRCA 2011: A stamp printed in Russia shows Valery Bryusov 1873-1924, Russian poet, circa 2011 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4706796
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Jose de Espronceda, a Spanish romantic poet, portrait on a Spanish stamp
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USA - 1940: shows portrait of Dr. Walter Reed, series Scientists USA - CIRCA 1940: A stamp printed in USA shows portrait of Dr. Walter Reed, series Scientists, circa 1940 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 5142653
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USSR - CIRCA 1987: A stamp printed in USSR shows Vasily Ivanovich Chapayev (1887-1919), Revolution Hero, circa 1987
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Adolf Hitler Nazi Chancellor of Germany depicted on a postage stamp 1936
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Benjamin Franklin, a North American printer, publisher, writer, scientist, inventor and statesman, portrait on a Romanian stamp, Sweden, Europe
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Vintage stamp of swami vivekananda, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox
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USA - 1938: shows Woodrow Wilson 1856-1924, 28th President of USA 1913-1921 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - CIRCA 1938: A stamp printed in USA shows Woodrow Wilson 1856-1924, 28th President of USA 1913-1921, circa 1938 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6051602
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Archduke Rudolf Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary, 1858 - 1889, around 1885, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.
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Erich Weinert, a German Communist writer and a member of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD), portrait on a German stamp
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Austro-Hungarian stamp depicting, Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I (1830 - 1916) was Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia from 2 December 1848 until his death on 21 November 1916.
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USA - 1981: shows portrait of George Mason 1725-1792 USA - CIRCA 1981: A stamp printed in USA shows portrait of George Mason 1725-1792, circa 1981 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6048084
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HUNGARY - 1949: 70th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin HUNGARY - CIRCA 1949: stamp printed by Hungary, shows Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin, 70th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Stalin, circa 1949 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4429942
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA - 1965: shows Bohuslav Martinu 1890-1959, composer CZECHOSLOVAKIA - CIRCA 1965: A stamp printed in Czechoslovakia shows Bohuslav Martinu 1890-1959, composer, circa 1965 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4706845
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USSR - 1986: shows Samora Moises Machel 1933-1986 President of Mozambique USSR - CIRCA 1986: A stamp printed in USSR shows Samora Moises Machel 1933-1986 President of Mozambique, circa 1986 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6050061
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SELLO DE ALEMANIA CON LA EFIGIE DE KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967).
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AJMAN - 1970: shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower 1890-1969 at the Columbia University AJMAN - CIRCA 1970: A stamp printed in Ajman shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower 1890-1969 at the Columbia University, circa 1970 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4695107
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USA - 1955: shows portrait of John Marshall 1755-1835 USA - CIRCA 1955: A stamp printed in USA shows portrait of John Marshall 1755-1835, circa 1955 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6045753
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Deutsche Reichspost depicting Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1943) a German military officer, statesman, politician, and second President of Germany. Dated 20th Century
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RHODESIA - 1967: shows Dr. Leander Starr Jameson 1853-1917, pioneer and Prime Minister of Cape Colony, by Frank Moss Bennett, series Famous Rhodesians RHODESIA - CIRCA 1967: A stamp in Rhodesia shows Dr. Leander Starr Jameson 1853-1917, pioneer and Prime Minister of Cape Colony, by Frank Moss Bennett, series Famous Rhodesians, circa 1967 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6036034
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USSR - 1965: shows Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej 1901-1965, President of Romanian State Council 1961-1965 USSR - CIRCA 1965: A stamp printed in USSR shows Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej 1901-1965, President of Romanian State Council 1961-1965, circa 1965 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 6039118
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USSR - 1973: shows Dimitrie Cantemir 1673-1723, Prince of Moldavia, Writer, 300th Birth Anniversary USSR - CIRCA 1973: A stamp printed in USSR shows portrait of Dimitrie Cantemir 1673-1723, Prince of Moldavia, Writer, 300th Birth Anniversary, circa 1973 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4741867
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USSR - 1973: shows Salvador Allende 1908-1973, President of Chile USSR - CIRCA 1973: A stamp printed in USSR shows Salvador Allende 1908-1973, President of Chile, circa 1973 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4661333
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FINLAND - 2004: shows Jean Sibelius 1865-1957 composer, and wife, Aino Sibelius 1871-1969 FINLAND - CIRCA 2004: A stamp printed in Finland shows Jean Sibelius 1865-1957 composer, and wife, Aino Sibelius 1871-1969, circa 2004 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4430021
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Deutsche Reichspost depicting Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1943) a German military officer, statesman, politician, and second President of Germany. Dated 20th Century
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Nicolaus Otto, a German engineer who developed the four-stroke internal-combustion engine, portrait on a German stamp 1952
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STATE OF OMAN - 1972: shows Charles de Gaulle 1890-1970 STATE OF OMAN - CIRCA 1972: A stamp printed in State of Oman shows Charles de Gaulle 1890-1970, circa 1972 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4713253
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Frank Lloyd Wright, (1867, 1959) an architect and writer, an abundantly creative master of American architecture. Portrait on an U.S. postage stamp