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Rare stamp found

Written in: Dutch • Cees Janssen • June 17, 2013

Just like in the Netherlands, the Dutch East Indies also had long bar stamps. However, in a different design, namely with hatched segments. The stamps were manufactured by the Royal Mint in Utrecht. The impressions of the stamps are best appreciated on...

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