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List of most expensive philatelic items. This is a list of the highest known prices paid for philatelic items, including stamps and covers. The current record price for a single stamp is US$ 9,480,000 paid for the British Guiana 1c magenta. [1] [2]
Marikina Shoe Gallery (formerly) A pair of giant shoes made in Marikina, Philippines are a city attraction and were known for being the world's largest shoes according to Guinness World Records. The city, nicknamed "Shoe Capital of the Philippines", is known for its shoe-making industry.
Spain, 2008. A santo (' saint ') is a religious statue in the Catholic traditions of Spain and the former Spanish Empire. They are usually made of wood or sometimes ivory and may be fitted with textile clothing. They depict the Virgin Mary, Jesus, saints, or angels. A santero (female: santera) is a craftsperson who makes the image.
Chopard De Rigo Vision — $408,000. The no. 1 most expensive sunglasses in the world are the Chopard de Rigo Vision. Made by Chopard, a Swiss watchmaker and jeweler, this eyewear boasts 60 grams ...
Philippine jade culture. Philippine jade culture, or jade artifacts, made from white and green nephrite and dating as far back as 2000–1500 BC, have been discovered at a number of archaeological excavations in the Philippines since the 1930s. The artifacts have been both tools like chisels and ornaments such as lingling-o earrings, bracelets ...
The Progress of Medicine in the Philippines comprises four oil paintings on canvas executed by National Artist Carlos V. Francisco in 1953, which were commissioned for the main entrance hall of the Philippine General Hospital in Manila. The paintings depict the advancement of medicine in the Philippines until the middle of the 20th century.
The site is the second biggest producer of juvenile marine fishes in the world, next only to the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. Mt. Pulag National Park Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, and Benguet: ix, x (natural) 2006 The site is the third highest point in the Philippines. Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park Misamis Occidental: vii, ix, x (natural) 2006
Bakya. Bakyâ for sale. The Bakyâ or wooden clogs [1] were once the most commonly used footwear in the Philippines before the introduction of rubber sandals. This footwear is made from local light wood like santol and laniti. It is cut to the desired foot size before being shaven until smooth. The side of the bakyâ is thick enough to be ...