The National Set of UAE stamps fetch Dh5,500The NationalSHARJAH // A set of three stamps issued 37 years ago to celebrate the UAE's 6th National Day sold for Dh5,500 at auction in the 5th Annual Stamp Exhibition in Sharjah. The exhibition, which started on November 12, featured the Penny Black, …
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Read More »Jose Canseco Wants To Sell His Detached Middle Finger, Gun On eBay – NESN.com
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Read More »How Amazon Could Save the Post Office’s Holidays – TIME
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Read More »PHLPost to issue MassKara stamps
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Read More »Post Office launches first Christmas advert in five years – Daily Mail
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