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HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Horses have been used in wars for hundred of years. Todays stamp from Republique Rwandaise (1976) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Fighting in the American Revolutionary War began between colonial militias and the...
HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Todays stamp is showing a beautiful painting of horses. It is painted by one of the most celebrated French painters: Yves Brayer (1907 – 1990). He was known for his paintings of everyday life.
HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Horses were domesticated approx. 3.500 years ago. For hundred of years horses have been pulling the plough and thus being the main reason why agriculture could produce food for the population. Todays stamp from Germany (1922) celebrates this fact.