Space stamps celebrate explorers and weather science sets
Space achievements are honored by Maldive Islands stamps featuring JFK and Apollo, Glenn with Mercury, Gagarin, Tereshkova, Soyuz and Salyut, Skylab, and a JFK profile sheet. A second seven-stamp set marks the 100th anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization with weather satellites and stations. Both sets ready for dealers. The Minkus catalog highlights 1937–present major errors, U.S. rarities, and price trends including the 24-cent airmail invert at $45,000. West Germany honors four famous women. Princess Anne and Philips wedding stamps issued by 33 countries. Indipex 73 medal minted in silver. A Tokyo earthquake on September 1, 1923, killed over 143,000.
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