Malawi Philately: 1968 Christmas – 4d The Nativity

The Nativity is an oil painting by Italian Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca, dated to 1470–75. The painting depicts a scene from the birth of Jesus, and is one of the latest surviving paintings made by the artist before his death in 1492. Held by the National Gallery in London, it measures 124.4 cm × 122.6 cm (49.0 in × 48.3 in).

Details
  • Designer: Harrison & Sons Ltd London
  • Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd, London
  • Process: Photogravure
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  • Watermark: Cockerels (sideways)
  • Perf: 14 x 14.5 (comb)
  • Cylinders: 1B (Black), 1B (Yellow-Brown), 1B (Cyan), 1B (Magenta), 1B (Yellow)
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