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The history of the LOVE stamps on Valentine's Day, February 14

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • 14 February 2021

Every year on February 14, Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide. This 'holiday,' which originated in America, is more often celebrated among lovers in our country, but not in the way Americans observe this day. Since 1973, the 'LOVE' stamp has appeared in America and...

Valentine's Day will be celebrated again on February 14, 2020.

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • 14 February 2020

Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide on February 14th; it is a day when lovers give each other extra attention with gifts. In the past, people declared their love anonymously on this day, often by sending an (anonymous) Valentine's card. What is it...

Ramon over before the NVPH Netherlands catalogue: @Kristal, i could help you with an older catalogue. you could send me an email at Origato@live.nl if you're interested.

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Willem over Delft Blue Ceramic stamp a 'deception stamp': I think there are indeed uncancelled ceramics stamps. Only the stamps from the first day are postmarked. Furthermore, the PostN website stated…

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Crystal Clark over before the NVPH Netherlands catalogue: My daughter and I are just starting out collecting stamps. We would love a catalog.

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Bate Hijlkema over Uitgifte 2014: Augarten Porcelain – Vienna Rose: Does the method of cancelling the stamp correspond to the Ceramic stamp of our country?

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Otto over 1000th Freestamp Magazine: The Treasure Chamber: Thanks for the many blogs over the past years. I’ve learned a lot from them and visited many museums as a result. A history lesson via stamps. Brilliant…

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S Cooper over William John Caparne, irises and art: Hello Barbara. I too am a Caparn descendent on my mother's side. My brother and I own several watercolours too ! Am very proud of his contri…

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