Europa 2010: Children's Books - The Tortoise and the Hare
Greece · 2010 · €0.75
This stamp was issued as part of the annual Europa series, with the 2010 theme being 'Children's Books'. The design illustrates the famous fable of 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' attributed to the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop. It colorfully depicts the determined tortoise crossing the finish line while the overconfident hare naps under a tree.
The Europa stamp program, initiated in 1956, promotes philately and cooperation among European postal administrations by issuing stamps with a common annual theme.
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