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Catalogue: Stamp Issues & Related Items 1997

Easter

Wikipedia: Easter
Easter (Old English Ēostre; Latin: Pascha; Greek Πάσχα Paskha, the latter two derived from Hebrew: פֶּסַח‎ Pesaḥ) is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. Easter is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.  Read more..

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Original Date of Issue Original Date of Issue: April 25, 1997 Theme Theme: Easter
Michel Catalogue Nos. Michel Catalogue Nos.: 233-235 Designer Designer: Elena Karacenţeva
MoldovaStamps Catalogue Nos. MoldovaStamps Catalogue Nos.: 233-235 Printer Printer: Bundesdruckerei, Germany
Posta Moldovei Catalogue Nos. Posta Moldovei Catalogue Nos.: 264-266 Category Category: Stamps & Related Materials
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Stamps for this Issue
Variety: Standard Series

The Local Easter Face-Washing Tradition
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0.10 Lei
The Local Easter Face-Washing Tradition
№ 233

Painted Eggs and Wheat
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3.30 Lei
Painted Eggs and Wheat
№ 234

Basket of Painted Eggs and Bread
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5.00 Lei
Basket of Painted Eggs and Bread
№ 235

Set Price (2v): MINT: €4.20 | USED: €4.20

Block (Souvenir Sheet) Items Set Price (1v): MINT: €5.00 | USED: €5.00

Se-Tenant Items for this Issue
There were no Se-Tenant Items for this Issue

Sheets for this Issue
Variety: Standard Series
№ Block 11 (235) - Easter 1997

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Block (Souvenir Sheet): Church
Michel Catalogue No. Block 11 (235) Euro Value (Mint) 5.00
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. Block 11 (235) Euro Value (Used) 5.00
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. Colita 11    
Yvert & Tellier © Catalogue No. BF 14    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)
№ 233 Kb - Easter 1997

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Minisheet: The Local Easter Face-Washing Tradition
Michel Catalogue No. 233 Kb Euro Value (Mint) 2.00
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 233 Kb Euro Value (Used) 2.00
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. CM 264    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)
№ 234 Kb - Easter 1997

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Minisheet: Painted Eggs and Wheat
Michel Catalogue No. 234 Kb Euro Value (Mint) 40.00
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 234 Kb Euro Value (Used) 40.00
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. CM 265    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)

Booklets for this Issue
There were no Booklets for this Issue

First Day Covers (FDCs) for this Issue
№ 233-234 FDC - Easter 1997

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First Day Cover Cachet: Bread and Painted Eggs VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)
Michel Catalogue No. 233-234 FDC Euro Value (Unaddressed) 5.00
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 233-234 FDC Euro Value (Addressed) 5.00
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. PPZ 76    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)
№ Block 11 (235) FDC - Easter 1997

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First Day Cover Cachet: Bread and Painted Eggs VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)
Michel Catalogue No. Block 11 (235) FDC Euro Value (Unaddressed) 6.50
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. Block 11 (235) FDC Euro Value (Addressed) 6.50
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. PPZ 76    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)

Maximum Cards (MCs) for this Issue
№ 233 MC - Easter 1997 The Local Easter Face-Washing Tradition First Day Cancellation | Easter
VALID: Private Production (Legally Compliant) Bread and Painted Eggs
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MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 233 MC
Cancellation Type First Day Cancellation
Philatelic Status VALID: Private Production (Legally Compliant)
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№ 235 MC1 - Easter 1997 Basket of Painted Eggs and Bread Special Commemorative Cancellation | Easter
VALID: Private Production (Legally Compliant) Basket of Painted Eggs and Bread
 Special Commemorative Cancellation
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 235 MC1
Cancellation Type Special Commemorative Cancellation
Philatelic Status VALID: Private Production (Legally Compliant)
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First Day Cancellations (Postmarks) for this Issue
№ CF74 - Easter 1997

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Michel Catalogue No. ?    
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. CF74    
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. SPZ 74    
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)

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