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1897 Brussels International Cinderella Poster Stamp - Tervuren Belgium - World's Fair
1897 Brussels International Cinderella Poster Stamp - Tervuren Belgium - World's Fair
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Antique Original 1897 Brussels International Cinderella Poster Stamp - Tervuren Belgium - World's Fair
Measures Approx. 1-1/8" Wide by 2-1/8" Tall
In Very Good Antique Condition - Perforation Wear, Curling, Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Stamp.
This Poster Stamp Promotes The 1897 Exposition Internationale In Brussels-Tervuren, A World's Fair Showcasing Belgium's Industrial, Scientific, And Colonial Achievements. The Image Features A Regal Woman Holding A Shield Decorated With A Serpent Motif, Symbolizing Progress Or National Identity, As She Gestures Toward A Crowd. The Event Included Displays Of Technological Advances And A Controversial Colonial Exhibition Highlighting Belgium's Congo Free State. Held Under King Leopold II's Rule, It Aimed To Boost Belgium’s Global Influence. Printed In A Detailed Engraving Style, This Stamp Serves As A Historical Artifact Reflecting 19th-Century European Exhibition Culture And Colonial Propaganda.
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