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Monaco: 'Salle Garnier' Mini-sheet

Monaco: 'Salle Garnier' Mini-sheet

Charles GARNIER is a renowned architect who built the Paris Opera House; many financial difficulties interrupted the achievement and the Prince of Monaco brought his help. To thank Him, Charles GARNIER drew the Casino and decorated the Monte-Carlo's Opera. Its has been entirely restored by the "Societe des Bains de Mer", preserving the four frescoes of the ceiling, a detail of which illustrates the stamps.
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OETP-MONACO.COM
November 16, 2005


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