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A visit to the Edificio Correos in San José

I visited Costa Rica last week and took some time out to take a look around the Edificio Correos in the heart of San José. In a country not known for its architectural beauty – not least because so much has been razed by successive earthquakes – the Central Post Office is a rare gem. […]

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  3. Yokohama | Philanippon 2021 International Stamp Exhibition

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  4. Capetown | IPEX 2021 International Stamp Exhibition

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