Qatar emerged as an independent country in 1971
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Qatar issued its first stamps in 1957, but they were British definitives. The oil country's first stamps with local themes were issued in 1961, ten years before it became a country. Great Britain ended its treaty that provided protection for Qatar in 1968.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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A brief history of the Alsace-Lorraine region
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Now a part of eastern France, Alsace-Lorraine has a history bound up with both France and Germany. The history, government, demography and geography of the region is discussed. Several postage stamps issued by France to honor the area are described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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King Tafu'Ahau Tupou IV
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Tonga issued stamps that honored the 25th anniversary of the coronation of King Tupou IV in Jul 1992. Descriptions of these stamps and other commemorative stamps issued by the small Pacific Ocean island nation of Tonga are presented.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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