Eminent Persons

INTRODUCTION

On 27 August 2012, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Eminent Persons. The issue comprises four stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Elena Karacenţev. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: August 27, 2012 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 809-812 Artist/Designer: Elena Karacenţev Printer: Nova Imprim, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 809 | Eugeniu Ureche (1917-2005). Actor and Opera Singer	Eugeniu Ureche (1917-2005). Actor and Opera Singer Michel Catalogue No: 809 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 0.85 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
№ 810 | Spiridon Mocanu (1932-2007). Dancer	Spiridon Mocanu (1932-2007). Dancer Michel Catalogue No: 810 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 1.2 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
№ 811 | George Emil Palade (1912-2008). Romanian Biologist	George Emil Palade (1912-2008). Romanian Biologist Michel Catalogue No: 811 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 4.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 50,000
George Emil Palade (Romanian: [ˈd͡ʒe̯ord͡ʒe eˈmil paˈlade]; November 19, 1912 – October 8, 2008) was a Romanian cell biologist. He was described as 'the most influential cell biologist ever', in 1974 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, together with Albert Claude and Christian de Duve. The prize was granted for his innovations in electron microscopy and cell fractionation which together laid the foundations of modern molecular cell biology., the most notable discovery being the ribosomes of the endoplasmic reticulum – which he first described in 1955. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'George_Emil_Palade', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
№ 812 | Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Philosopher and Writer	Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Philosopher and Writer Michel Catalogue No: 812 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 8.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 50,000
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (French: [ʒɑ̃ʒak ʁuso]; 28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. His political philosophy influenced the French Revolution as well as the overall development of modern political, sociological, and educational thought. He argued that private property was the start of civilization, inequality, murders and wars. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'Jean-Jacques_Rousseau', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 809-812 FDC | Allegory of the Arts and Sciences