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“Concordia res parvae crescunt” (in harmony small things grow). This ancient quote of Sallust is the inspiration for the bilateral relations between Latvia and the Holy See, whose centenary is being celebrated this year by Vatican philately in a joint issue with the Latvian Post Office. The saying, featured on the front of the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, lends itself for the occasion to a dual understanding: “in harmony small states grow.” On 19 November 1918, the day after Latvia’s proclamation of independence, the Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs, Z.A. Meierovics, addressed His Holiness’ then Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Gasparri, regarding the Holy See’s recognition of Latvia’s provisional government. The commemorative stamp for this anniversary features the logo created by Latvijas Pasts for the celebrations tied to the event where the Latvian and Vatican flags merge to form the number 100, a graphic and visual reminder of the centennial, but also of the union and concord that bind the two states. 
Face Value - € 3.00 
Format - 46 x 34 mm 
Perforation - 13 ¼ x 13 ½ 
Sheet Size - 114 x 164 mm 
Sheet Of - 10 stamps 
Printing Process - Offset 4 colors 
Printer - Cartor (France) 
Set Price - Euro 1.25 
Mintange - 45,000 complete series 
Joint issue: Vatican City - Latvia

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