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Miniature sheet for Belgian Comic Strip Center

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For anyone who’s keen on comics (also known as graphic novels) Rue des Sables 20 (in Brussels) is heaven on earth. That is the place Belgian Comic Strip Center was founded 20 years ago. To commemorate the event, Belgium issued a miniature sheet October 5th 2009.

2009 Belgium - 20th Anniversary of Belgian Comic Strip Center miniature sheet

The stamp is designed by Belgian comic artist Dany and features figures and references from European comic books from various eras. As most of these are familiar since my childhood (and even my kids read them), this miniature sheet brings back a lot of good memories.

I was suprised to see that in Belgium it’s possible to send philatelic mail enclosed inside additional cover like this:

Belgium - philatelic sending cover

Thanks to my friend Thomas for sending the sheet.

PS. Today is also the 50th anniversary of Asterix – a french comic book character loved and cherished by generations world wide (and also a topic of tens of stamps). Happy birthday Asterix!!!

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