27 Oct 2008

The Cantemir Dynasty


INTRODUCTION

On 27 October 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title The Cantemir Dynasty. The issue comprises two stamps, one on a souvenir sheet, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Alexei Colabneac. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Prince Antiokh Cantemir (1708-1744). Writer and Diplomat
№ 626 | Prince Antiokh Cantemir (1708-1744). Writer and Diplomat

Prince Antiokh Cantemir (1708-1744). Writer and Diplomat

  • Michel Catalogue No: 626
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 166,800
Prince Antiokh Dmitrievich Kantemir (Антиох Дмитриевич Кантемир in Russian, Antioh Cantemir in Romanian, Dimitri Kantemiroğlu in Turkish, Antioche Cantemir in French; 8 September 1708 – 31 March 1744) was a Moldavian-born Russian Enlightenment man of letters and diplomat. Read more..
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Dimitrie Cantemir (1673-1723). Prince of Moldavia
№ 627 | Dimitrie Cantemir (1673-1723). Prince of Moldavia

Dimitrie Cantemir (1673-1723). Prince of Moldavia

  • Michel Catalogue No: 627
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 3 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 12,000
Dimitrie Cantemir (Romanian: [diˈmitri.e kanteˈmir]; 1673–1723) was twice Prince of Moldavia (in March–April 1693 and in 1710–1711). He was also a prolific man of letters – philosopher, historian, composer, musicologist, linguist, ethnographer, and geographer. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: The Cantemir Coat of Arms
№ 626 FDC | The Cantemir Coat of Arms

Cachet: The Cantemir Coat of Arms
№ Block 41 (627) FDC | The Cantemir Coat of Arms

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