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Bolivia 2012-03-12
Correos Bolivia has issued a new map stamp on March 12, 2012. The 5.00 Boliviano denominated stamp shows Bolivia’s borders, extending to the Pacific Ocean, as they were in1879 at the start of the “War of the Pacific” or “Saltpeter War.” When the war ended in 1884, Chile had taken control of the Litoral region and Bolivia became a land locked country. There are a few other Bolivian stamps depicting these border changes. [any additional information or an improved scan is welcomed –web admin]
