University of Dayton eCommons The Marian Philatelist Marian Library Special Collections 1-1-1970 The Marian Philatelist, Whole No. 46 A. S. Horn W. J. Hoffman Follow this and additional works at: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/imri_marian_philatelist Recommended Citation Horn, A. S. and Hoffman, W. J., "The Marian Philatelist, Whole No. 46" (1970). The Marian Philatelist. 46. https://ecommons.udayton.edu/imri_marian_philatelist/46 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Marian Library Special Collections at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Marian Philatelist by an authorized administrator of eCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. &fie Marian Philatelist PUBLISHED BY THE MARIAN PHILATELIC STUDY GROUP Business Address: Rev. A. S. Horn Chairman 424 West Crystal View Avenue W^J. Hoffman Editor Orange, California 92667, U.S.A. Vol. 8 No. 1 Whole No. 46 JANUARY 1, 1970 New Year's Greetings to all our members. Thanks to the assistance of one of our members we are able, at least temporarily, to continue the publication of THE MARIAN PHILATELIST. In the name of all our members I wish to thank Mr. Hoffman for his con­ stant devotion to the study of the Blessed Virgin on stamps. His unselfish contribu­ tion in time and effort has made the continuation of our paper possible. May God bless you. Father Horn NEW ISSUES ANGUILLA: The philatelic press indicated that a 4-stamp Christmas set would be issu­ ed, and gave designs and values as listed on page 65 of the November 1969 issue. Re­ cent information states: "4 definitive val­ ues of Anguilla were overprinted CHRISTMAS and released October 27, 1969." The de­ signs mentioned for Anguilla are seen on the ANTIGUA Christmas issue; see below. ANDORRE (FRENCH): (Class 2). A 3-stamp set issued October 20, 1969. Designs depict incidents mentioned in 6d,35q (Class 2) - ADORATION OF THE MAGI by the Apocalypse as seen Gugliemo de Marcillat, dating to 1516, from on the Retable in the the Cathedral of Cortona, Italy. Church of St. Jean de 10d,50d (Class 2) - THE NATIVITY from a Ger­ Caselles, a Romanes­ man window dating to the 1500's by an unknown que Chapel dating to artist. c.1100. Seen on the 0.30 value is THE IM­ AJMAN: This "tread with caution" country has MACULATE CONCEPTION - issued a set of 8 values, perf and imperf, the winged woman stand plus perf and imperf sheets, printed on gold ing on the crescent. and silver foil, with the designs depicting At the center bottom is St. John the Evan­ the Christmas theme in mosaic effect. We have gelist with his symbol, the Eagle. The 7- not seen the stamps, however, Clare McAlister, headed dragon is at upper right, and God of "The Fine Arts Philatelist," supplied us the Father at top center. Chapter 12 of with the following data: the Apocalypse tells of "the woman clothed 2 dh (Class 2) - PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE with the sun, standing on the crescent of by Memling; right wing of "The Three Kings the moon. The great red dragon had seven Altarpiece Triptych," painted c.1470; in the heads and ten horns and on his head seven Prado. diadems. He stood before the woman who was ready to be delivered of a man child so 3 dh (Class 2) - MARRIAGE OF ST. CATHERINE by that he could devour her son. She brought Correggio. No data available. forth her son who was to rule all nations. 4 dh (Class 2) - MADONNA AND CHILD WITH ST. And her son was taken up to God." JOHN by Botticelli. In the Louvre, Paris. ANTIGUA: A 4-stamp Christmas issue releas­ Also seen on 20 dhs value of December 1968 ed October 15, 1969. The two designs re­ issue by Ras Al Khaima; see page 17 of March produce stained glass windows in the Vic­ 1969 issue. toria and Albert Museum, London. -1- 5 dh (Class 2) - FLIGHT INTO EGYPT by Gio­ John F. Kennedy tunnel tto (12667-1337). A fresco in the Madonna at Antwerp. In left Dell’Arena Chapel, Padua, which was erected background is seen the in 1303 by order of Enrico Scrovegno. STEEPLE OF THE NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL seen Also included are: Details of the angels the left bank of the from "The Madonna of the Pomegranate" by er. The steeple rises Botticelli, in the Uffizi, Florence; Detail 306 feet, and is of High of "Jesus Among the Doctors" by Hoffman; Gothic style. "The Baptism of Christ" by Verrochio, in the Uffizi, Florence; Detail of Christ from BURUNDI: A 6-8tamp Christmas issue released "The Agony in the Garden" by El Greco, in December 2, 1969, with souvenir sheet included. the National Gallery, London. The S/S show Stamps not available for Illustration, but de­ "The Adoration of the Magi," however no in­ signs as follows: formation available as to artist or loca­ tion. 5F (Class 2) - ADORATION OF THE MAGI by Rubens. No data available. We list the above issue merely for informa­ tion. 6F (Class 1) - THE VIRGIN WITH INFANT AND ST. JOHN by Giulio Romano (1492-1546). Original in AUSTRIA: A 2 schilling va­ the Borghese Gallery, Rome. lue Christmas stamp issued 10F (Class 1) - THE MADONNA OF THE MAGNIFICAT November 28, 1969 depicting by Botticelli (1444-1510). In the Uffizi, VIRGIN AND CHILD. Stamp is Florence. Also seen on Ajman issue of Novem­ inscribed Egger-Lienz at ber 1968 and on Burundi issue of November 1968. right bottom. Previous in­ See article on pages 28-29 of March 1969 issue. formation stated that the issue would be "Marian," 17F air (Class 1). VIRGIN AND INFANT detail however, no additional data from SACRED CONVERSATION by Benvenuto da Gar­ is available at present. ofalo, called "Il Garofalo," (1481-1559). Ori­ ginal in the Borghese Gallery, Rome. BARBUDA: (Class 1). Christ­ 26F air (Class 1) VIRGIN AND CHILD detail from mas issue of 4 values, date SACRED CONVERSATION by J. Negretti, better of release not known. The known as Palma Vecchio (1480-1529), a Venetian design shows a detail of painter of the High Renaissance. No details THE SISTINE MADONNA by Ra­ available at present as to location. phael. See article on page 68 of September 1967 issue. 50F air (Class 1). VIRGIN AND INFANT detail Also seen in detail or en­ from THE MADONNA WITH SAINTS ANTHONY OF PADUA tirety on: Saar issue of AND ROCH by G. Barbarelli, better known as August 1954 (Scott 251); "Giorgione" (1478-1516). Original canvas, German Democratic Republic 36-1/4 x 52-3/8 inches, is in the Prado. It issue of December 1955 (Scott 277); Ecuador is a good example of the "Sacred Conversation" issue of November 1968, and Liberia issue theme so much in favor at that time in Venice. of June 1969. Work came to the Prado in 1839. BELGIUM: (Class 1). Christmas stamp having Two souvenir sheets show the three ordinary 1,50 fr. value released December 15, 1969. mail stamps and the three airmail stamps, Design shows the detail of MARY AND JOSEPH with decorative border; 25,000 issued with from the CENSUS AT BETHLEHEM by Pieter Bru- eel the Elder (cl525/30-1569). The original one-half perf and one-half imperf. is a panel 45.5 x 65 inches in the Royal COOK ISLANDS: A 5-stamp Christmas issue, plus Museum, Brussels. Work is signed and dated souvenir sheet, released November 21, 1969. 1566. This issue adds another episode in the Philatelic Life of the Virgin. The Id (Class 1) - MADONNA stamp was not available when we went to WITH SAINTS JEROME AND press; the illustration and additional in­ DOMINIC, by Filippino formation will be in the March 1969 issue. Lippi (1451-1504). Ori­ BELGIUM: (Class 8m) The 3F value in the ginal in the National Gallery, Rome, painted 2-stamp set issued November 10, 1969 shows c.1457. THE MARIAN PHILATELIST January 1, 1970 4q (Class 2) - HOLY Also seen on December 1966 Sanda & Davaar FAMILY by Fra Bartolo- labels (see page 16 March 1967); on Panama mo Della Porta (1475- January 1968 issue (see pages 32 and 42 of 1527). Circular wood May 1968); on Cook Islands December 1968 painting in the Borgh­ issue (see page 24 November 1969). ese Gallery, Rome. 10c (Class 1) - MADONNA OF THE ROSE HEDGE, also called MADONNA AND CHILD WITH ST. JOHN IOC (Class 1) - VIR­ by Botticelli (1444-1510). Original in the GIN AND CHILD WITH Louvre, Paris. Also seen on Ras Al Khaima SAINTS by Hans Mem- 1968 Christmas stamp; see page 17 of March ling (1433-1494.) No 1969 issue. data available. 15C (Class 1) - VIRGIN AND CHILD by Perugi- no (cl450-1523). No data available. 20c (Class 1). VIRGIN $1.20 (Class 1) - VIRGIN AND CHILD by Lippi AND CHILD WITH SAINTS (1457-1501). No data available. by Robert Campin, The souvenir sheet contains the 15c and $1.20 Master of Flemalle values. (1375-1444), a Flem­ ish painter. Loca­ FRANCE: (Class 8) A semi-postal stamp with tion of original not known at present. The 0.70+0.10 Fr. value issued November 24, 1969 Master of Flemalle was active at the same to mark 25th anniversary of liberation of time as Jan van Eyck and Van der Weyden; Strasbourg. At top center is the NOTRE DAME name stems from altars he did in the Abbey CATHEDRAL OF STRASBOURG. General Leclerc, the of Flemalle (near Liege), which are now in liberator of Strasbourg, is on the left. the Stadel Institute, Frankfort.