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Subcategory - Stamps made from different material - Wood
Gabon 1982 The 22nd Anniversary of Independence Wood Stamp sheet
Issue date 17 August 1982
On the occasion of the 22nd Anniversary of Independence, Gabon Post has issued a wooden souvenir sheet featuring Okoumé tree which represents the symbol of forest wealth in Gabon. It singly constitutes the bulk of the wealth of the Gabonese forest.
Okoumé, has always occupied a special place in the crafts and the life of the Gabonese people. It is used to make canoes, coal and its bark can also be used in traditional medicine.
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Subcategory - Stamps made from different material - Wood
Gabon 1982 The 22nd Anniversary of Independence Wood Stamp sheet
Issue date 17 August 1982
On the occasion of the 22nd Anniversary of Independence, Gabon Post has issued a wooden souvenir sheet featuring Okoumé tree which represents the symbol of forest wealth in Gabon. It singly constitutes the bulk of the wealth of the Gabonese forest.
Okoumé, has always occupied a special place in the crafts and the life of the Gabonese people. It is used to make canoes, coal and its bark can also be used in traditional medicine.
To view other stamps in this category click on the following link -
Wood and Wood Paper Stamps
Disclaimer - Information about the stamp issues on this page has been taken from the net and are for informational purposes only. No copyright claim is made for the above mentioned information/pictures.
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