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Vintage stamps from France added

The first stamp, issued on 23 Jun 1984, commemorating stamp day,  shows Cordouan Lighthouse at the extreme left edge. The second one shows Dyck Lightship and was issued on 29 May 1998.

Cordouan L/H | 23 Jun 1984 | D1300 Cordouan L/H | 23 Jun 1984 | D1300

 

Dyk Lightship | 29 May 1998 Dyk Lightship | 29 May 1998

 

See more lighthouse stamps from France here

France 2012

This stamp was issued on 21 May 2012. It shows the Gabriel Tower, an inactive lighthouse since 1904, at the base of Mont Saint Michel. The light was shown for a period before and after high water when it was safe for small boats to approach the island.

Gabriel Tower | 21 May 2012 Gabriel Tower | 21 May 2012 Gabriel Tower | 21 May 2012 Gabriel Tower | 21 May 2012