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Red and blue Mauritius Post Office Stamps, 1847 (colour engraving)
6256299 Red and blue Mauritius Post Office Stamps, 1847 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis, Mauritius; eimageBROKER.com / Hans Blossey; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23733400
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1847 Expensive Mail Mauritius Postage Postage Stamp Postal Rare Stamp Collectible Rarest
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a piece of historical artistry into your home or office with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic Red and Blue Mauritius Post Office Stamps of 1847. These stunning color engravings, created by the English School and beautifully captured by renowned photographer Hans Blossey, showcase the intricate details and vibrant colors of these rare and valuable stamps. Add a touch of history and elegance to any space with this captivating poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 35cm (23.4" x 13.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the iconic Red and Blue Mauritius Post Office Stamps from 1847, a true treasure of postal history. The vibrant colors and intricate details of these stamps are beautifully captured in this color engraving by the English School in the 19th century. Displayed at the Blue Penny Museum in Port Louis, Mauritius, this rare piece is a testament to British colonial influence on the island during Victorian times. Considered one of the most valuable collectibles in philately, these stamps hold immense historical significance. The Red and Blue Mauritius Post Office Stamps are known for their scarcity and high price tag. They have become synonymous with rarity and exclusivity among stamp enthusiasts worldwide. Dating back to the c19th era, they represent an era when mail was meticulously handled with care. This enchanting print allows us to appreciate not only the beauty of these stamps but also their cultural importance as symbols of communication through time. Preserved for generations to come, it serves as a reminder of our rich postal heritage. Thanks to A© Hans Blossey's skillful photography, we can now admire every minute detail of these precious artifacts without any commercial use intended. Let this image transport you into a world where postage stamps were more than just pieces of paper—they were gateways connecting people across vast distances.
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