The image shows a USSR postage stamp from 1989. The stamp commemorates the Latvian epic hero, "Lāčplēsis" (Лачплесис), illustrated by G. Vilks. The lower stamp depicts a scene of Lāčplēsis in battle, wielding a sword and shield against an adversary. The upper stamp contains text in Russian describing Lāčplēsis as a hero who embodies the will and struggle of the Latvian people against the invading crusaders. It also mentions the epic poem "Lāčplēsis" recreated by poet A. Pumpurs (1841-1902), based on Latvian legends, tales and songs. The stamp has a face value of 10 kopecks. The stamp is postmarked with a partial impression of a stamp, including the last digits "00790" and the letters "ED" There is no location of Izhevsk, Russia mentioned or shown in the picture.

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The image shows a USSR postage stamp from 1989. The stamp commemorates the Latvian epic hero, "Lāčplēsis" (Лачплесис), illustrated by G. Vilks. The lower stamp depicts a scene of Lāčplēsis in battle,…read more

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