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Mint
A stamp in the same state as issued by a post office: unused, undamaged and with full original gum (if so issued with gum). Over time, handling, light and atmospheric conditions affect the mint state of stamps.
Today in Philatelic History - 7th July
July 7, 2010
50th Anniversary of Indian Naval Air Squadron 300
July 7, 1999
Rajmata Jijabai (1598-1674)
July 7, 1951
Bodhisattva (Die-II) (Lucknow Museum)
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