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OFFICIAL POSTAGE STAMP [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
DEF

Their function is exactly the same as the function of normal postage stamps, with the sole difference that they can be used only by government bodies and official institutions, and also by international organizations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Timbres et oblitération
DEF

Timbres réservés au courrier de certains organismes officiels.

Spanish

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