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A historic collection of 261 Comoros postage stamps
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Year: 1976
Hansel and Gretel (Brothers Grimm)
Issued in 1976 as part of a Children's Literature and Fairy Tales series, this stamp commemorates Hansel and Gretel, the famous fairy tale collected and published by the Brothers Grimm in the nineteenth century. The design depicts Hansel and Gretel standing before the legendary gingerbread house deep within the forest, one of the most recognizable scenes in world folklore. The story has become a classic of children's literature, known for its themes of courage, resourcefulness, and perseverance in the face of adversity. By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros celebrated the enduring appeal of traditional fairy tales and their role in transmitting cultural heritage across generations. The issue highlighted the importance of storytelling, imagination, and literature in childhood education, while recognizing Hansel and Gretel as one of the most beloved tales in world folklore.
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Centenary of the U.P.U.
Map of Mayotte
Mamoudzou (Mamutzu)
Chiconi (Mayotte)
Moya Beach
Comoro Red Cross
Sugarcane Press
The folding Quran stand (rihal or porte-coran)
Three-legged Table
Peignes-combs
Mausoleum of President Saïd Mohamed Cheikh
Mausoleum of President Saïd Mohamed Cheikh
Saïd Omar ben Soumeth (1899–1980)
Saïd Omar ben Soumeth (1899–1980)
Order of the Star of Anjouan
Mosquée Salimata Hamissi
Mosquée Zaouiyat Chaduli
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543)
Gerhard Armauer Hansen (1841–1912)
Eruption of Kathala
The Préfecture building
Post Office
