Issue: Poland OX and CALF 1965 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 1.35 LEI
Issue Date: 1965
Issued By: Poland POST
The Ox and the Calf
The Romania 1965 The Ox and the Calf stamp is a charming issue based on the famous Romanian fable “Boul și Vițelul” which means “The Ox and the Calf.” The stamp forms part of Romania Fairy Tales and Fables series. It features an illustrated scene with the ox and calf as the main subjects. The design gives the stamp a strong connection with Romanian literature and traditional storytelling.
Fairy Tale Stamp from 1965
The colorful illustration makes the stamp easy to recognize and gives it a distinctive appearance. The issue belongs to a six-stamp Fairy Tales series released by Romania in 1965. With a face value of 1.35 Lei this stamp represents one of the higher denominations in the series. The issue date was 15 November 1965. Its combination of literature and animal imagery makes it interesting for both Romanian stamp collectors and thematic philatelists. The stamp also shows how postal designs can preserve stories and cultural traditions in a small but memorable format.
The Ox and the Calf Romanian Postage Issue
The Romanian title “Boul și Vițelul” identifies the subject of the design. Issued on 15 November 1965 the stamp carries the country name Romania and a denomination of 1.35 Lei. It is listed as Scott 1760. Collectors interested in Romanian literature can place this stamp alongside other issues related to famous writers and stories. It is also a useful choice for animal themed collections because the ox and calf provide the main visual focus of the design.
