The birth anniversary of Antoine-Joseph Sax, renowned Belgian inventor and musician was celebrated across the World on this day (6-nov)...
His innovative contribution to musical instruments in the form of Saxophone, a woodwind instrument revolutionized the World of Music, introducing a versatile and distinct sound...
Sax's inventive spirit led to the development of various Saxophone types, each serving unique musical purposes... Despite facing challenges and competition, his legacy endures as the Saxophone remains a central element in jazz, classical, and contemporary music...
Sax's impact on the musical landscape continues to resonate globally...
Belgian Postal Administration in the year 1973 released a commemorative postage stamp, valued at 9-Belgian francs, to honor Antoine-Joseph Sax... The stamp showcases both the image of the inventor and musician himself and the Tenor Saxophone, a medium-sized member of the Saxophone family, highlighting Sax's significant contributions to the World of Music...
The text in French on the stamp translates to...
SAXOPHONE TÉNOR - Tenor Saxophone
BELGIQUE - Belgium
The text in Dutch on the stamp translates to...
TENOR SAXOFOON - Tenor Saxophone
BELGIË - Belgium
This stamp can be collected under the themes:
(a) Music / Musical Instruments...
(b) Woodwind musical instruments...
(c) Musician...
(d) Inventor...
(e) Multi-lingual stamps...
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