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1993 Nakhichevan stamp commemorating Heydar Aliyev’s 70th birthday

Nakhichevan: The Isolated Autonomous Region with a Rare Stamp Legacy

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Tucked between Armenia, Iran, and Turkey, the Autonomous Republic of Nakhichevan forms a unique exclave of Azerbaijan—geographically separated from the mainland by Armenian territory. While its geopolitical isolation has often drawn headlines, this little-known region also has a brief but fascinating role in philatelic history. In 1993, Nakhichevan issued a single commemorative stamp set, now […]

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Stamps issued by the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenian symbols

Nagorno-Karabakh: Stamps from a Conflict Zone with Unrecognized Status

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The mountainous enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians, represents one of the most contested regions in the post-Soviet world. While its status remains unresolved to this day, Nagorno-Karabakh’s stamps have emerged as symbols of regional identity, resistance, and political aspiration—drawing both controversy and interest from philatelists

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