Togo - Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris

Togo - Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris

This stamp from the African nation of Togo depicts the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France.  The cathedral of Notre Dame is one of the most famous churches in the world. Construction of the church began in 1163 and the initial construction was finished in the mid 1240s.  Additional construction on the church continued until 1345 when the cathedral was considered complete. 

Perforations: 15

Date of Issue: 1980

Venezuela - Training Ship Simon Bolivar

Venezuela - Training Ship Simon Bolivar

The stamp depicts the Venezuelan navies ship Simon Bolivar that is used for training sailors.  This type of ship is usually used to train future officers to give them the best understanding of the intricacies of sailing.  The ship shown on this stamp, the Simon Bolivar, was launched in Bilboa, Spain on November 21, 1979 and commissioned on August 12, 1980.  As sailing ship she has participated in several tall ship events over the years.

Perforations: 14

Date of Issue: 1980

Mongolia - Antarctic Exploration

Mongolia - Antarctic Exploration

This stamp from Mongolia depicts the orca whale species, otherwise known as the killer whale.  
The killer whale is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family. Killer whales are found in all oceans, from the tropical seas to the cold antarctic and arctic oceans.  The stamp is part of a set of eight stamps issued by Mongolia to celebrate the exploration of Antarctica.  The stamps show images of creatures that inhabit the Antarctic continent.

Perforations: 14

Date of Issue: December 1st, 1980

Mongolia - Antarctic Exploration

Mongolia - Antarctic Exploration

This stamp from Mongolia depicts the penguin species Pygoscelis adelie.  These penguins are mid-sized, being 1.5 to 2.5 ft in length and typically weigh 8.6 to 12.8 lbs. They have a distinctive white ring surrounding their eyes and feathers at the base of their bills. The stamp is part of a set of eight stamps issued by Mongolia to celebrate the exploration of Antarctica.  The stamps show images of creatures that inhabit the Antarctic continent.

Perforations: 14

Date of Issue: December 1st, 1980