Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Israel Postage Stamp: Postmen

Israel Postage Stamp: Postmen
graphic design illustration
Image by karen horton
catalog #393, c. 1966
part of the Stamp Day 1966 series.

This stamp depicts an "Austrian Postmen and mail coach"

Designed by the Shamir Brothers


Israel Postage Stamp: Holy Ark
graphic design illustration
Image by karen horton
catalog #113, c. 1953
part of the Festivals 5714 (1953) series.

Inscription on missing tab: "…Joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts…'' Zechariah VIII, 19

Designed by G. Hamori


Israel Postage Stamp: Musicians with Cymbals
graphic design illustration
Image by karen horton
catalog #138, c. 1955
part of the Festivals 5716 (1955) series.

Inscription on missing tab: ''Praise him with the timbrel and dance… …Praise him upon the high sounding cymbals'' Psalms CL, 4, 5

Designed by M. Karoly


Israel Postage Stamp: Musician with Harp
graphic design illustration
Image by karen horton
catalog #159, c. 1956
part of the Festivals 5717 (1956) series.

Inscription on missing tab: '''Praise him with the psaltery and harp''

Designed by M. Karoly


Exploded House Graphic
graphic design illustration
Image by sprungseven
Vector illustration of Victorian end of terrace house, showing internal layout. Facing wall has an opacity so as not to obscure view.

It's difficult to do a design like this and have it sit on a page nicely. The shape is dictated by the subject, and this is certainly an awkward shape to set onto a page layout.

Note: The address is imaginary so as not to provide a handy infographic for any would-be burglar.

Linked to from sprungseven.com

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