We slaves of Suriname

Keti Koti: connecting by breaking

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • July 1, 2022

On July 1, 2022, Keti Koti is celebrated in Suriname. The name literally means 'chains broken'. On that day, the abolition of slavery in Suriname (1863) is commemorated. It is technically a Surinamese celebration, but also in Amsterdam...

Hans over Stamp Day 2026: “I would like to know . . .?”: 8k would like to know that too, Willem.

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Willem over Stamp Day 2026: “I would like to know . . .?”: I would really like to know why Day of the Stamp has disappeared from the official issuing program? I would really like to know why the…

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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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