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Country: USSR,&#8221; originally released from July 18th to 24th, 1931. This stamp marks a momentous event, symbolising the collaborative spirit between the USSR and Germany in the internationalisation of polar exploration.<\/p>\n<p>This remarkable painting encapsulates the essence of an era, vividly illustrating the convergence of two extraordinary expeditions. The first is the icebreaker Malygin&#8217;s daring voyage beyond the Arctic Circle, while the second is the iconic Zeppelin airship&#8217;s monumental circumnavigation of the globe. The collaboration between these two scientific endeavours culminated in a historic joint effort, with the Zeppelin airship even equipped with a postal agency to serve passengers and crew.<\/p>\n<p>Within the butterfly painting, the majestic Zeppelin airship is bathed in the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights, while on the reverse side, a noble polar bear extends its greetings to the icebreaker. 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