On April 12, 2021, La Poste released a special stamp to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Little Prince – one of the most popular books of all times. The item shows the main character of this iconic piece of writing – a small fair-haired boy with lovely face and a nice disposition. The Little Prince appeals to readers around the world for the values it carries and the message of hope it delivers.
The Little Prince is the most translated book in the world that are available in more than 450 languages. Written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince was first released in 1943 in New York, before being released by Éditions Gallimard, which is one of the leading French book publishers. In France the book became a bestseller with 14 million copies sold. Even today, adults and children, representatives of various cultures, religions, and social strata adore this book. The tale of a prince, who watered Rosa every morning, talked to her, dug up weeds and cleaned three volcanoes on his little planet, so that they would give more warmth, has been popular for many years.
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