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Trinidad and Tobago 1970 Christmas, 'The Holy Family' by Raphael

Name: Trinidad and Tobago 1970 Christmas, 'The Holy Family' by Raphael
Brand: Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago · 1970 · 5c

This Christmas issue features a detail from 'The Holy Family with a Lamb', a 1507 oil painting by the Italian High Renaissance master Raphael. The stamp beautifully reproduces the tender scene of the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus with a lamb, symbolizing Christ's future sacrifice.

Issued in 1970, this stamp is part of a global tradition of releasing special postage for Christmas, often featuring religious art to celebrate the holiday's spiritual origins.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

art painting christmas religion renaissance

Catalog Numbers

sg349

scott224

michel236

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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

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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