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RECENT NEWS:

• I found a new version of stamp KOREA NORTH 007a-d. It was believed that these stamps were issued in form of the souvenir sheet (007b and d) only, but they were also issued in ordinary sheets. The new stamps (perforate and imperforate) get numbers 007a and b, all other stamps move one number up. You may see them under "KOREA NORTH".

• I have added the MAXIMUM CARDS of the following countries: Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South) and Liechtenstein. You find them under "MAXIMUM CARDS".
• There is a new STAMP issue from the PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. It shows Volleyball on a tab attached to a stamp, so it doesn't get an own catalogue number. You can see it under NEW ISSUES "2001".

• I have finished the colour versions of the ROMANIAN entires (postal stationery). I think there is a new colour version of 003, with red inside printing. It gets number 003d. You can see all the new images under "ROMANIA".

• I have added the Maximum cards from Germany (FRG, GDR and Berlin). I hope to finish the Maximum cards part soon. 

• I have changed the numbering system of the postal stationery items of JAPAN. There are also two new postal stationery cards from this country (Mauro reported). They get numbers 025 and 026 and you can find them under NEW ISSUES "1990 - 1999".
• There are twelve new commemorative cancels from JAPAN. I have listed them, but so far they have no new numbers, as there will be more additions during the next days. You can all see them under JAPAN "1990 - 1993".

• Postal stationery JAPAN T1 007 and 008 had to change numbers. T1 007 becomes T1 008 and T1 008 becomes T1 007.
• There is a new PP postal stationery card from BELGIUM, which was found by Mauro Gilardi. It gets number 001, wheras all other numbers move one up. IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO FIND OUT IF THERE EXIST OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS AND ALSO OTHER CARDS FOR OTHER CANCELS. WHO COULD CHECK THAT WITH THE BELGIAN POST ? You can see the new card under NEW ISSUES "1990 - 1999".
• Mauro Gilardi informed about a new meter cancel from the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA which was reported to him by James Smith. You can find it under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990".

• Maura Gilardi informs about the possibility that stamp KUWAIT 001 has its first day of issue on Sept 2, 1972, instead of Aug 26, 1972. Has anyone got an FDC to proof that ?
• There is a new first day of use of cancel GERMANY 009. Mauro found a copy with the date 1988 06 03 instead of 1988 06 05.
• Mauro informs about a new cachet cancel from JAPAN. It gets number 003 and you can find it under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990".

• Stamps ITALY 002c and 002d have been moved to the Cinderella section.
• Stamps POLAND 002c and 002d as well as 003b and 003c have been moved to the Cinderella section.
• Piet van den Berg informs about a new variety of stamp GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 001. It exists with two different watermarks (3X and 3Y). Look for it under "GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC".
• A Belgian collector who prefers to stay anonymous sent information to Piet about a new postal stationery card from the SOVIET UNION. I checkhed the MICHEL - catalogue and its catalogue number seems to be 450 (I am not sure). It gets number 017, and you can see it under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990".

• Mauro informs about the existence of an imperforate version of stamp EQUATORIAL GUINEA 001b. He has no picture of it, though. Who can help ?
• You can also find the correct catalogue numbers of stamps BULGARIA 007 - 010. There were some mistakes in the numberings.

Regarding my question posted on March 8 (see below) regarding the cancel from the Italian Volleyball Federation I had some response. All of the writers suggested not to list this item, as it had nothing to do with Philately. Thanks for your answers !!!

• Mauro Gilardi sent me scans of two nice perforation varieties of stamps TRIEST ZONE B 001. They get the numbers 001a and 001b. You can see them under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990".
• Mauro also sent me the scan of a wonderful item. A proof of stamp PERO 003. You can find it under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990".
• There is a new proof and printing error of stamp TURKEY 001. They get the numbers 001e (printing error) and 001f (proof). You find them under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990".
• A beautiful hand painted drawing by the artist of stamp RWANDA 002a was also sent by Mauro. It gets number 002c, and you can see it under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990".

• Mauro Gilardi sent me a huge lot of additional information about different topics. I shall try to include this information as soon as possible.
• The first one is about a beautiful perforation variety of stamp JAPAN 001b. You can see it under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990". It gets number 001c.
• There are some changes for commemorative cancels from JAPAN: Number 222 is eliminated (it shows Basketball), also number 245 is eliminated (it shows Handball), but number 223 exists in two versions (two different tones of red). You can find them under "1994 - 1996".
• The dates of issue of stamps MALDIVES have changed. You find it under "MALDIVES".
• The issue date of postal stationery SLOVENIA 001 is 1998 09 20.
• Mauro informs about an imperforate version of stamp KUWAIT 001. It seems to be a proof, possibly from the printer's waste. Look for it under NEW ISSUES "BEFORE 1990".

• Bernard Bergeret informs us about a new stamp issue from LUXEMBOURG. You can find it under "NEW ISSUES - 2002" . If you are interested in buying this issue, write to Mr. Serge Ungeheuer, he can get it for you: uns@pt.lu 

• Piet van den Berg informed about a new version of meter cancel CANADA 5.1. You can see it clicking on "CANADA". 

• Piet van den Berg informed about two new versions of "Postage Paid"- postal stationery. The Dutch wrapper 003 exists in three different versions. Check it out under "NETHERLANDS".
• Piet also sent some interesting information about Finnish Maximum cards. You find it under "FINLAND".

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