The 39th stamp in the Black Heritage (date of issue : February 02, 2016) series commemorates preacher, activist, and civic leader Richard Allen (1760-1831), an inspiring figure whose life and work resonate profoundly in American history. This stamp coincides with the 200th anniversary of Allen's founding of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, one of the most important institutions in African-American life, and his election and consecration as its first bishop.
Bonjour à tous! Je collectionne les lettres du monde entier. Envoyez moi une lettre depuis votre pays (avec de beaux timbres!) et je vous en envoie une de France! A bientôt. Send me a cover from your country (with nice stamps!!!) and I'll send you one from France (with nice stamps too!!!). François Leboucher 10 allée du Grand Hunier. F - 44380 Pornichet FRANCE
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lundi 18 avril 2016
Richard Allen, abolitionniste et défenseur des droits civiques des Noirs. Richard Allen, preacher, activist and civic leader.
The 39th stamp in the Black Heritage (date of issue : February 02, 2016) series commemorates preacher, activist, and civic leader Richard Allen (1760-1831), an inspiring figure whose life and work resonate profoundly in American history. This stamp coincides with the 200th anniversary of Allen's founding of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, one of the most important institutions in African-American life, and his election and consecration as its first bishop.
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