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Archives for August 2022

Collecting Classic Honduras

Honduras Ambulante Mourning Cover

Honduran philatelists are a rare breed. With a steady supply of forgeries and a history of philatelic exploitation, the country is often overlooked in favour of its Central American neighbours. But the consistently low price of the material means that the specialist, armed with a little knowledge, can build up a formidable collection for a […]

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