Philately Fridays: German Democratic Republic, 1974

Philately Fridays: Netherlands, 1967

5 cool stamps from The Netherlands. Loving the minimal illustration style, warm color scheme, and animal-themed imagery reminiscent of children's books.

Philately Fridays: United Nations, 1972

Colorful and thick-lined stamp for the New York headquarters of the United Nations.

Philately Fridays: German Federal Republic, 1964

The tale of Sleeping Beauty told through four postage stamps, done up in a classic flat illustration style which still remains relevant today.

Related: Little Red Riding Hood stamps from the same artist.

Philately Fridays: Romania, 1975

Philately Fridays: Algeria, 1974

Philately Fridays: German Democratic Republic, 1973

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Set of six stamps showing the Russian fairy tale "By The Pike's Request."

Philately Fridays: Germany, 1974

Four right out of the German Democratic Republic circa 1974.

Philately Fridays: Canada, 1985

Canadians in space!

Philately Fridays: German Federal Republic, 1960

Here's the story of Rotkäppchen, better known as Little Red Riding Hood, as told through postage stamps. I love how much detail is achieved through such a stripped-down illustration style and limited color palette. More of these vintage fairy tale stamp series to come!

Philately Fridays: Japan, 1970, 71, 72

One stamp commemorating Expo '70 in Osaka:

And two celebrating the Japanese postal service:

Philately Fridays: Canada, 1982

Here's one from Canada, celebrating 100 years of the Salvation Army. Really digging the thin gold lines and warm color scheme here.