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This book started in 1995 when i inherited a rather large stamp collection from my mother, ruth myers, and my aunt, julie whaley. Is it a collection of stamps on envelopes either first day covers, postal history, or otherwise. As the two grow into men, they find work to support their families. Stamp collecting is a popular hobby all over the globe, and collectors enjoy everything from the aesthetic design aspects of the stamp to its rich history.
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