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Cachet
In French, cachet means a stamp or a seal. In cover collecting, a cachet refers to a printed or handstamped design on an envelope denoting some special feature of the cover. Cachets appear on modern first-day covers, first-flight covers and special event covers.
Today in Philatelic History - 18th July
July 18, 1983
World Communications Year
July 18, 1981
Launch of SLV-3 Rocket with Rohini Satellite
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