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In 1992: Yugoslav Federation breaks up; Czechoslovakia splits into two nations; Bill Clinton
elected U.S. President; Monica Lewinsky buys black dress; Sam Smith and Charli XCX born.
At the RPSL: Society wins 8 diplomas for its publications in the philatelic literature exhibition
in New York during November, including Gold and Special Prize for the London Philatelist.
RPSL Presidents were Dr. Alan K. Huggins and Charles Goodwyn.
Patron H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Membership 1591-1552.
BANGLADESH COVER WITH A PAIR OF
WITHDRAWN 'TERRORIST' STAMPS
From the collection of Veronica Matthews.
Member since 2011. Lives in England.
This stamp was intended to be sold in aid of "Palestinian freedom fighters" however on receipt from
the Russian printers the Arabic word "terrorist" had been printed instead of freedom fighter (ouch!).
It was never issued, however some stamps were mistakenly sold in the Camilla region in 1990-91.
The earliest known cover is dated 27th September 1992. This cover was sent by book post from Devi
Dar 23rd December 1992.
