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New Zealand 1956 8d Takahe
The Takahe, commonly known as Notornis from its scientific name, is a rare bird, once thought extinct. This stamp, selected in a competition, was issued as part of a set of 3 for the Southland Centennial.
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#Stamps of #Japan 10
Japan's annual International Letter Writing Week series has depicted some of the country's most beautiful examples of ukiyo-e, as you might expect of stamps promoted for sending mail overseas!
2002 110Y "White Rain at Shono" by Utagawa Hiroshige
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