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Dick Bruna

Child Welfare, Stamps, Netherlands, 1969

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  • Format: Stamped Envelope
  • Designer/s: Dick Bruna
  • Year: 1969
  • Size: 260mm x 165mm
Dick Bruna (born Hendrik Magdalenus Bruna; 23 August 1927 – 16 February 2017) was a Dutch author, artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. He is best known for his over 200 children's books, which he wrote and illustrated. Miffy (Nijntje in Dutch) is his most iconic creation, a small rabbit characterised by bold graphic lines, simple shapes, and primary colours.

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Child Welfare, Netherlands Stamps, 1969 designed by Dick Bruna
Child Welfare, Stamps, Netherlands, 1969 designed by Dick Bruna
Child Welfare, Netherlands Stamps, 1969 designed by Dick Bruna
Child Welfare, Stamps, Netherlands, 1969 designed by Dick Bruna
Dick Bruna (born Hendrik Magdalenus Bruna; 23 August 1927 – 16 February 2017) was a Dutch author, artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. He is best known for his over 200 children's books, which he wrote and illustrated. Miffy (Nijntje in Dutch) is his most iconic creation, a small rabbit characterised by bold graphic lines, simple shapes, and primary colours.
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