Brussels exhibition. Effigies of André Vesale and Abderrahman Ibn Khaldoun

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 17/04/1958

Age : 69 years

Michel Reference
TN 499
Stanley Reference
TN 462
Yvert Reference
TN 454
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Description
This stamp is a commemorative issue of the Tunisian Republic dating from 1958, created on the occasion of the Brussels Universal and International Exhibition (Expo 58).
It honors two major historical figures linked to science and thought:

Andrew Vesalius (1514–1564): Famous Brussels physician and anatomist, considered the father of modern anatomy.
Ibn Khaldoun (1332–1406): Illustrious philosopher, historian and sociologist born in Tunis, author of the Muqaddima.
Size
36 x 22 mm
Colors
olive jaune
Perforation
13
Print
Taille-douce
Face Value
30,00 DT
Mint Value
Used Value
Print Run
1 000 000 exemplaires
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