The Love Letter also has a
representation of Balrhsar Florisz. van Berckenrode's map Nova et
Accurata Totois Hollandię Westfrieslęq. It is very difficult to
see on the stamps because the viewer is placed in the closet and the
map is also in the closet, in the deep shadow on the left of the door
with the curtain drawn back. Vermeer's characteristic signature with a
J above a V which forms the top of the M of
Meer.

In addition to appearing on this Burundi
stamp, The Love Letter (and the map) also appears on
Netherlands (Scott) 919.
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