Amsterdam 700 years, Netherlands Stamps, 1975

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Amsterdam 700 years, Netherlands Stamps, 1975. Designed by Jan van Toorn
Amsterdam 700 years, Netherlands Stamps, 1975. Designed by Jan van Toorn
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