Description: STAMP OF ESTONIA 2003 - Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen (discoverer of the Antarctica), 225th anniversary of birth/ 280-10.09.03 This stamp continus to be valid for postage until 1 January 2014. Postage stamps with dual nominal value in EEK and EUR are still valid, and all postage stamps with a face value of EEK can be used by converting with the official exchange rate of Bank of Estonia 1 euro = 15.6466 kroon. Postage stamps with dual value (EEK/EUR) are valid indefinitely; postage stamps with a face value of EEK are valid until the of January 2014. Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen was born on 20 September 1778 on the Lahetaguse estate on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. He joined the Marine Academy in Kronstadt in 1789, later served in Tallinn and took part as cartographer in A J von Krusenstern’s expedition to sail around the globe in 1803-06. In 1819-21 Bellingshausen headed a voyage around the world on the ships Vostok and Mirny (the latter under M Lazarev’s command). During their voyage they came close to Antarctica, explored the Pacific Ocean, where they discovered several islands in the Tuamotu Archipelago and then returned to Antarctica where they discovered Peter I Island and Alexander Island in 1821. Bellingshausen’s discoveries left Russia unimpressed - his travel account was only published ten years after the expedition discoveries and the feat was only remembered in 1946. In later life, Bellingshausen, a founding member of the Russian Geographic Society, served as Vice Admiral in Tallinn in 1830-39 and as Governor in Kronstadt. He died on 25 January 1852. The stamp features a portrait of Bellingshausen. Left of the portrait is a drawing of his flagship Vostok over a map of his Antarctic expedition; on the right is a drawing of Aurora Borealis after the expedition artist Mikhailov. The FDC features the Vostok on the background of icebergs (after expedition artist Mikhailov). Shipping and handling: International regular mail - 3.50$ Registered mail is 8.50$Combined shipping available - NO extra charge for additional stamps/ FDCs.
Price: 2.4 USD
Location: TARTU
End Time: 2025-01-05T21:32:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD
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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 or replacement (buyer's choice)
Topic: Historical Figures
Year of Issue: 2003
Certification: Uncertified
Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH
Grade: NEW
Quantity issued: 150 000
Type: Postage
Printing house: Vaba Maa AS
Designer: Jaan Saar
Value: 0.51€/ 8 EEK
Country: Estonia
Color: Multi-Color
Condition: New
Date of issue: 10.09.2003
Print: Offset
Sheets: 5 x 4
Place of Origin: Estonia
