Who’s Who on the Stamps of Costa Rica: Eusebio Figueroa Oreamuno Issue (1903)
Born on May 18, 1827 in the city of Cartago, Costa Rica, Eusebio Figueroa Oreamuno lost his parents during his youth. He was left without funds and went to the city of Grenada, Nicaragua where he completed his education under ...
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Who’s Who on the Stamps of Costa Rica: Jesús Jiménez Issue (1901)
This article is the beginning of a series looking at important people featured on world stamps. Jesús Jiménez was born in the city of Santiago, Costa Rica, on June 18, 1823. He received his preliminary education in Cartago and was later ...
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Who’s Who on the Stamps of Costa Rica: Juan Rafael Mora Issue (1901)
Juan Rafael Mora was born in San José, Costa Rica on February 8, 1814. His primary education in that locality ended with his fifteenth year when his father provided him with employment. At twenty-one, on the death of his father, ...
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Who’s Who on the Stamps of Ecuador: Charles Darwin Issue (1936)
For those collecting the various Charles Darwin issues in this (2009) the bicentenary of his birth, it is interesting to note this early issue commemorating the famous scientist. This 20c. stamp was issued by Ecuador in 1936. If you enjoyed this ...
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
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