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Keytype
A basic design utilized for the issues of two or more postal entities, usually differing in the country name and inscription of value. Many of the earlier colonial issues of Britain, France, Spain, Germany and Portugal are keytypes.
Today in Philatelic History - 23rd April
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Indian Coffee
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Chandra Singh Garhwali
April 23, 1984
Baba Kanshi Ram (1882-1943)
April 23, 1977
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
April 23, 1966
Kunwar Singh 1777-1858
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