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SCG8759 - Monaco 1947 “Cinq Semaines en Ballon” Stamp – Homage to Jules Verne
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Issued by Monaco in 1947, this 1 franc stamp celebrates Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel Cinq Semaines en Ballon (Five Weeks in a Balloon). The design features a striking illustration of an elephant tethered to a hot air balloon, symbolizing the novel’s daring 19th-century African expedition. Rendered in fine line engraving with red and blue hues, it exemplifies Monaco’s literary-themed issues of the post-war era. Designed by A. Minnez and engraved by Dufresne, the stamp remains a cherished collectible for both philatelists and Verne enthusiasts alike.
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