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In recent years, it is common to think of postal services in terms of "snail mail", as opposed to electronic mail, which allows for immediate response. In fact, the postal services at the turn of the 19th century were surprisingly efficient and delivered letters to their addressees very quickly. Postcard, one of many, preserved in Alexander’s collection, illustrates the quality of service provided by the French Post Office to its customers.
On March 20, 1956, Tunisia declared independence from the French Empire, and on July 25, 1957, it became a republic. About two weeks later, on August 8, 1957, Tunisia issued its first stamps as an independent republic. The series included three stamps and featured the figures of an officer and a soldier.
The approval process for a new postage stamp involves several steps, in which the content of the stamp and the idea behind it are examined. Each of the parties involved may express their opinion and request or suggest changes to the content of the stamp.
A post mark whose purpose is to imprint ink stains on the surface of the stamp and prevent it from being reused.
An envelope sent on the island of Trinidad documents an attempt by the local charity to collect donations for the Red Cross during World War I. The course of events turned this activity into a philatelic curiosity.
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