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For the serious philatelist, there is nothing more fascinating than a piece of postal history that transcends borders—both literally and metaphorically. Paquebot envelopes are precisely such a piece of history. These letters, dispatched from ships drifting on the high seas, not only have a captivating …
Belgium, together with Luxembourg, sent a UN-contingent to Korea in 1951. This contingent, the Belgian United Nations Command (BUNC), consisted exclusively of volunteer soldiers: 3.171 Belgians and 78 Luxembourgers.
The printed matter (“Drukwerk”) cover shown here was mailed aboard the frigate Hr. Ms. ”Johan Maurits van Nassau” in January 1953. Its destination was Yokohama, Japan. The frigate was on assignment in Korean waters during the Korean War. Upon the frigate’s arrival on January 22, …
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