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Commemorative
A stamp issued to note a special event or anniversary. A limited quantity of these stamps is available at the post office for a limited period. See also Definitive.
Today in Philatelic History - 9th May
May 9, 1988
First War of Independence -1857
May 9, 1988
Bhaurao Patil
May 9, 1980
5th Asian Table Tennis Championships, Calcutta
May 9, 1966
Gopal Krishna Gokhale 1866-1915
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