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First-class stamps launched for London 2012 Olympic Games

&$ &$First-class stamps which champion the different Olympic and Paralympic sports at the London 2012 Games have been unveiled. Each stamp is designed by a leading artist. The first set of ten stamps go on sale on October 22. Artists are designing images... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Wed, Aug 26 2009

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