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Travancore

Travancore, India

Specimen Information

The sacred Indian Chank, Turbinella pyrum, is shown in stylised form on numerous stamps from the states of Cochin and Travancore in India; they make a fascinating collecting interest due to the variety and complexity of stamp issues.

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