A history of Anigua and Barbuda

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A brief history and demography of the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda is related. Antigua became independent from the UK Nov 1, 1981. Barbuda later joined it. Antigua's first stamps were issued in 1862. Since 1973 the name of Barbuda is overprinted on all stamps.

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The 1992 Albertville Olympics

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The 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, are commemorated in a souvenir sheet of stamps that includes 10 previously-issued event stamps. The Albertville Olympic sites are described.

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Baha'i: an independent religion

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In Feb 1993, Israel issued a stamp to commemorate the Bahai faith, founded in 1844. It is the second largest faith. Tenets and a brief history of the faith are described.

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