Rosetta Stone - Japan

Japan, 1990, Yvert #1880

Stamp issued for the International Year of Literacy

Shows the character "ji" on Rosetta Stone

Champollion - France

France, 1999

Homage to Champollion

Stamp showing the Champollion Museum in Figeac, Lot (France), birthplace of J-F Champollion.

First Day Cover issued 26 June 1999 in Figeac

Silk print illustration of the Champollion Museum

Proof

Champollion - Egypt FDC

This is the first of the items I received today: a mint condition FDC from Egypt, issued on 16 October 1999 to commemorate the bicentenary of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The FDC also depicts J-F Champollion. The stamp is SG 2127.