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Frank, Franking
An indication on a cover that postage is prepaid, partially prepaid or that the letter is to be carried free of postage. Franks may be written, handstamped, imprinted or affixed. Free franking is usually limited to government correspondence or soldiers' mail. Stamps are the modern method of franking a letter.
Today in Philatelic History - 17th April
April 17, 2018
125th Anniversary of Goan Tiatr
April 17, 2012
Godiji Temple, Mumbai
April 17, 2010
Chandra Shekhar
April 17, 1961
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
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