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Stamp Collecting in Iraq



IraqWe have a very interesting comment back on the post named Philately Uber Alles that everyone should take a look at. If you recall, this was the post about collectors attending stamp club meetings in Iraq in spite of all the violence and the generally dangerous atmosphere there. In the post, Shamil gives personal testimony on life as a collector in Iraq. You can read the post and comment here. You can also have a look at Shamil’s site here.

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