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1988 First Day Cover of Greece commemorating the Union of Crete and the Liberation of Epirus and Macedonia

75th Anniversary of the Union of Crete and Greece – 1988 First Day Cover

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The 1988 First Day Cover (FDC) commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Union of Crete with Greece and the Liberation of Epirus and Macedonia. This historical milestone marked the formal incorporation of Crete into the Greek state in 1913, following the Balkan Wars. The stamps issued as part of this set highlight Greece’s national unity, […]

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Balkanfila XII International Stamp Exhibition 1989: A Philatelic Celebration

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The 1989 Balkanfila XII International Stamp Exhibition, held in Salonica (Thessaloniki), Greece, was a significant event in the world of philately, bringing together collectors, postal authorities, and exhibitors from across the Balkan region. To commemorate this grand occasion, Greece issued a set of special postage stamps and First Day Covers (FDCs), each celebrating the theme

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A Royal Commemoration: Greece’s 1966 First Day Cover Honoring the Royal Family – Princess Alexia’s First Birthday

A Royal Commemoration: Greece’s 1966 First Day Cover Honouring the Royal Family – Princess Alexia’s First Birthday

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A Royal Commemoration: Greece’s 1966 First Day Cover Honouring the Royal Family – Princess Alexia’s First Birthday The world of philately often intersects with history, providing fascinating glimpses into the past through carefully crafted stamps and First Day Covers (FDCs). One such remarkable issue is the 1966 “Princess Alexia’s First Birthday” stamp issue, celebrating the

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