15 Jan 2010

Prominent Persons


INTRODUCTION

On 15 January 2010, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Prominent Persons. The issue comprises five stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Elena Karacenţev. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ISSUE DETAILS


POSTAGE STAMPS


Grigore Vieru (1935-2009). Poet and Writer
№ 684 | Grigore Vieru (1935-2009). Poet and Writer

Grigore Vieru (1935-2009). Poet and Writer

  • Michel Catalogue No: 684
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
Grigore Vieru (Romanian pronunciation: [ɡriˈɡore viˈeru]; 14 February 1935 – 18 January 2009) was a Moldovan poet and writer. He is mostly known for his poems and books for children. His poetry is characterized by vivid natural scenery, patriotism, as well as a venerated image of the sacred mother. Vieru wrote in the Romanian language. Read more..
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Princess Natalia Dadiani (1865-1903). Educator
№ 685 | Princess Natalia Dadiani (1865-1903). Educator

Princess Natalia Dadiani (1865-1903). Educator

  • Michel Catalogue No: 685
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1.2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000

Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889). Poet
№ 688 | Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889). Poet

Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889). Poet

  • Michel Catalogue No: 688
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 4.5 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 15,000
Mihai Eminescu (Romanian pronunciation: [miˈhaj emiˈnesku]; born Mihail Eminovici; 15 January 1850 – 15 June 1889) was a Romantic poet, novelist and journalist, often regarded as the most famous and influential Romanian poet. Eminescu was an active member of the Junimea literary society and he worked as an editor for the newspaper Timpul ('The Time'), the official newspaper of the Conservative Party (1880–1918). His poetry was first published when he was 16 and he went to Vienna to study when he was 19. The poet's Manuscripts, containing 46 volumes and approximately 14,000 pages, were offered by Titu Maiorescu as a gift to the Romanian Academy during the meeting that was held on 25 January 1902. Notable works include Luceafărul (The Vesper/The Evening Star/The Lucifer/The Daystar), Odă în metru antic (Ode in Ancient Meter), and the five Letters (Epistles/Satires). In his poems he frequently used metaphysical, mythological and historical subjects. In general his work was influenced by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. Read more..
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Ivan Zaikin (1880-1948). Sportsman and Aviator
№ 686 | Ivan Zaikin (1880-1948). Sportsman and Aviator

Ivan Zaikin (1880-1948). Sportsman and Aviator

  • Michel Catalogue No: 686
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 5.4 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000

Maria Cebotari (1910-1949). Singer and Actress
№ 687 | Maria Cebotari (1910-1949). Singer and Actress

Maria Cebotari (1910-1949). Singer and Actress

  • Michel Catalogue No: 687
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 7 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 50,000
Maria Cebotari (10 February 1910 – 9 June 1949) was a celebrated Romanian soprano and actress born in Bessarabia, Russian Empire (now Republic of Moldova), who made her career in Germany and Austria. Read more..
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FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)


Cachet: Grigore Vieru (1935-2009). Poet and Writer
№ 684 FDC | Grigore Vieru (1935-2009). Poet and Writer

Cachet: Princess Natalia Dadiani (1865-1903). Educator
№ 685 FDC | Princess Natalia Dadiani (1865-1903). Educator

Cachet: Ivan Zaikin (1880-1948). Sportsman and Aviator
№ 686 FDC | Ivan Zaikin (1880-1948). Sportsman and Aviator

Cachet: Maria Cebotari (1910-1949). Singer and Actress
№ 687 FDC | Maria Cebotari (1910-1949). Singer and Actress

Cachet: Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889). Poet
№ Block 48 (688) FDC | Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889). Poet

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