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Discovery & Evangelization of America


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Art Treasures of Vatican City


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Father Eusebio Kino


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1963 Freedom from Hunger Issue


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The Feast of Saint Joseph


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1975 Postcard To Germany


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Saint Patrick's Day


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Vatican Stamp Day At The
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