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 Bart Perdieus
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| General Description : | Chimay Castle, the castle of the princes of Chimay, is an ancient stronghold which some documents suggest may be as old as the year 1000. Through the years the medieval bastion became a fortress. In the 15th century the castle was altered: five new towers were linked by corridors to the keep to increase its defensive potential. The castle has been diminished by many wars, looters and pillagers. Finally, in 1935 a fire destroyed much of what was left, including many irreplaceable works of art.[ |
| Face value | 0,42 Euro |
| Catalog code (Michel) | BE 3130 |
| Catalog code | Stamp Number BE 1918a Yvert et Tellier BE 3075 Belgium BE 3080 WADP Numbering System - WNS BE024.02 Unificato BE 3076 |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 6.395.090 |
| Issue date | 08/06/2002 |
| Print technique | photogravure |
| Perforation | 11 1/2 |
| Height | 27.00 mm |
| Width | 48.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
