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Swiss 2023 - Smaug, J. R. R. Tolkien (The Hobbit & The Lord of The Rings)

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE We offer a combined shipment when you purchase multiple different items, with an additional cost of only $0.50 per extra item ($1 for international shipping). We reimburse over-payments on shipping charges! Please contact us if you need more details. Smaug, J. R. R. Tolkien (The Hobbit & The Lord of The Rings) 2 September 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of J. R. R. Tolkien, the British author who had a pivotal influence on the fantasy genre thanks to his novels “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”. These special stamps were designed by well-known artist John Howe, who lives in Switzerland, and pay tribute to Tolkien’s artistic heritage with four scenes from the iconic works. Gentle hills and lush green dotted with little houses: the Shire, a region in Tolkien's fantasy world Middle-earth, is home to the hobbits. The design of the same name offers a glimpse of its idyllic surroundings from inside the house of Bilbo Baggins, one of the main protagonists. It seems that Gandalf, a wise wizard who fights against evil, is also on a visit to The Shire. Another stamp is dedicated to the dragon Smaug, one of the dark forces of these tales. The fourth design depicts the Argonath, the Pillars of the Kings marking the northern border to the Kingdom of Gondor. Tolkien’s letters reveal Switzerland to be one source of inspiration for his stories: at the age of 19, he hiked through the Bernese Oberland and Valais – an adventure that helped to influence his works. The scenes depicted on the stamps are from the hand of John Howe, one of the most important illustrators of Tolkien’s works. Specifications:Article Number 557962Alternative item number A507413Publication date 01.09.2023Product form SheetletsNumber of stamps 4Adhesive-type Self-adhesiveSubject J. R. R. Tolkien 1892-1973Topics Art & culture, Society & social issuesCancellation Mint

Price: 9.5 USD

Location: Herndon, Virginia

End Time: 2024-08-27T17:33:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.75 USD

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Swiss 2023 - Smaug, J. R. R. Tolkien (The Hobbit & The Lord of The Rings)Swiss 2023 - Smaug, J. R. R. Tolkien (The Hobbit & The Lord of The Rings)

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Type: Miniature Sheet

Year of Issue: 2023

Place of Origin: Switzerland

Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH

Color: Multi-Color

Grade: Superb

Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

Topic: The Lord of Rings

Certification: Uncertified

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