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Nov 7, 2024

　　Liechtenstein once made a packet producing souvenir stamps for enthusiasts, but that market has been hit by the rise of email. Here you’ll find all national stamps issued since 1912 in a surprisingly interesting little museum.

　　It was closed for renovation at the time of research and is scheduled to reopen in early 2019.

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　　Liechtenstein once made a packet producing souvenir stamps for enthusiasts, but that market has been hit by the rise of email. Here you’ll find all national stamps issued since 1912 in a surprisingly interesting little museum. 　　It was closed for renovation at the time of research and is scheduled to...

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