Number by catalogue:  Michel: 1429   Yvert: 1379   Scott: 973  

Perforation type: 13 ¼x13 ½

Subject:

16 francs. The old Kalborn Mill near Clervaux*

Additional:

*Clervaux (Luxembourgish: Klierf, German: Clerf) is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, administrative capital of the canton of Clervaux.

On the stamp shows a drawing by J.-P. Gleis of the old Kalborn Mill. This mill was probably built sometime during the 17th century but it was severely damaged during World War II and was eventually torn down in 1982.

Topics: Watermills

Number by catalogue:  Michel: 1430   Yvert: 1380   Scott: 974  

Perforation type: 13 ¼x13 ½

Subject:

50 francs. A watermill interior.

Additional:

*On the stamp shows a technical drawing that illustrates the working of a grist mill.

The drawing is from Agostino Ramelli's 1588 book "Le Diverse et Artificiose Machine" but has since appeared in several works on the technology and history of mills.

Topics: Watermills