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North Macedonia 2020: Cornelius Drebbel's Submarine

Name: North Macedonia 2020: Cornelius Drebbel's Submarine
Brand: North Macedonia
Availability: InStock

North Macedonia · 2020 · 100 ден

This stamp commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first navigable submarine, invented by Dutch innovator Cornelius Drebbel. The design features a depiction of Drebbel's primitive oar-powered submersible, which was successfully demonstrated on the River Thames in London between 1620 and 1624. The stamp highlights a significant milestone in naval engineering and underwater exploration.

Issued in 2020, this stamp celebrates a key moment in the history of technology, honoring an invention from the early 17th century that laid the groundwork for modern submarine development.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

submarines inventions ships technology history people

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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