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The Collector | Venezuela | Will Castillo

Postal Stationery of Venezuela, Will Castillo

Will Castillo is a passionate collector of Venezuela and an avid student of how the philately of Venezuela is intertwined with the country’s history. Around a decade ago, he authored a widely respected study of the 1871–1880 Escuelas issue—demonstrating how a complex and often confusing series can be organised into a clear, systematic and accessible […]

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