Stamp Collectors

19th Century George Washington Stamps on Antique Photo Cards

Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:21 AM EDT

Being an historian, I love old photos, and often purchase them, either singularly or in old albums. I recently purchased a small leather-bound photo album in amazing condition. I knew I had a nice collection when I saw the inscription on the inside. It reads, "Presented to C. E.

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Micronations; less is more (or less)

Sun Mar 8, 2009 8:25 AM EDT

By Daibhid James (Clipped by Daibhid James)

Micronations are tiny groups with usually no more than a few members that have claims to statehood which are unrecognized by other "legitmate" or "traditional" nation states, unlike "legitimate" Ministates such as Monaco, San Marino, Andora and Liechenstein.

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