Tunisia - University of Tunisia

Tunisia - 50th anniversary of Tunisia University

University of Tunisia was established in 1958. Its 50th anniversary was celebrated in 2008. The occasion was remembered with the issuing of a special stamp on November 11, 2008.

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Vietnam - Hanoi Medical University

Vietnam - Hanoi Medic University Centennial (2002)

Hanoi Medical University was established in 1902. Its centennial was celebrated in 2002. A special stamp to mark the occasion was issued on November 15, 2002. The stamp bear the image of Professor Ho Dac Di, the former rector of HMU and also Chairman of Medical Association of Vietnam.

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Spain - Al Manzor

Spain - Al Manzor (2002)

Al-Manzor was a famous Muslim figure during Islamic rule of Spain. A special stamp to commemorate Al-Manzor was issued by Spain postal authority. The stamp was launced on October 25, 2002. Read here for details (but it is in Spanish!). Other stamps of Spain are available there as well.

Al-Manzor's 2002 stamp was issued to honor his death centenary (c. 938 -1002) . Read about Al-Manzor here - from wiki source. List of other personalities whose appeared on Spanish stamp is available here - also of wiki.

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Iran - Reza Shah Dam

Iran - Reza Shah Dam (1963)

Reza Shah Dam is one of hydro dams in Iran. The dam construction was completed in 1963 and the occasion was marked by issuing of a commemorative stamp. The dam is situated in Khuzestan and is now renamed as Dez Dam. Picture of Dez Dam is available here - the photo is very clear. Dez Dam (or Reza Shah Dam) is recognized as one of the highest dam in the world (ie., 203 meter high) - read here.

In 1977 another stamp was issued depicting the same - Reza Shah Great Dam. But the purpose of issuing such stamp is not clear.

Reza Shah Great Dam stamp (1977)

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Nepal - Kaiser Library

Nepal - 100Years of Kaiser Library

Nepal is known as one of the undeveloped country. But it is interesting to know it has an old established National Library - Kaiser Library. The library celebrates it 100 years anniversary recently. A special stamp was issued on November 13, 2008 to commemorate the occasion.

Nepal National Library - Kaiser Library

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Libya Stamps

Libya - 1992

It is quite difficult to search information on Libyan stamps. Luckily there were two such stamps found at a site - flagsonstamp. The 1992 stamp was issued to commemorate the Arab Maghreb Union Philatelic Exhibition.

Libya - 1995

The 1995 stamp was issued on the occasion of the Arab League 50th anniversary .

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New Zealand - Railway Station

Dunedin Railway Station


On April 3, 2002 New Zealand Postal Authority has issued stamp series on the theme of architecture. The Dunedin Railway Station was chosen as to one of the selected architecture building. The station was built in 1906. Compare the the view of the original building below.

The Dunedin Station

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