URU - 2014 - #011 - DESCRIPTION - 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF "ESCUDITOS" CLASSICAL STAMPS (SPECIAL CANCELATION)

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Issue information:

Country: Uruguay
Date: April 12th, 2014

FDC Type: Official Cover from Post Office
FDC not sent Shape and Size: Rectangular [165 mm. x 105 mm.]
FDC sent on issue day Shape and Size: Rectangular [165 mm. x 105 mm.]

Topics:

Issue:

As Main Topic: could be considereded Philately itself, or History of Philately, perhaps also Classical Stamps, and inside that topics, in particular Uruguayan History of Philately, and Uruguayan Classical Stamps.

Then, surrounding the main topic, could be found the followings: Undoubtely the Coat of Arms Uruguay, as is the Main Topic of the Classical Stamps whose anniversary is commemorated, and with this the wider Coat of Arms topic too.

The Coat of Arms of Uruguay is popular in the world of Philately because it has in his escutcheon items that fit in Collections with a high number of followers, surely being the Lighthouses the most looked for one, as it has the Lighthouse of the "Cerro de Montevideo" in it. The others are Horses, Cows, Ox or a wider Animals or Farm Animals, and even Scales and a wider Instruments of Measure are Topics that the escutcheon of the Coat of Arms of Uruguay has. Besides these direct Topics related to the items in the stutcheon, there are also the Topics that these items symbolize, that are: Power or Strength, by the Fortress, then, Liberty by the Horse, Abundance by the Ox, and finally Equality and Justice by the Scale.

However, not only in his escutcheon one could find topics, outside it there are some more like: The Sun, or Stars, both inside a wider Space or Astronomy, and in particular this Sun, The "Sun of May", a national emblem of Argentina and Uruguay, that also appears in some other flags, has his root in the French Revolution, the Freemasonry, and even in the Christianism. Then, outside the estutcheon too, there are two branch with leaves, one of Laurus nobilis, an aromatic evergreen Tree or large Shrub with green, glossy leaves, native to the Mediterranean region, one of the plants used for bay leaf seasoning in cooking, known as Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay, Bay tree (esp. United Kingdom), True Laurel, Grecian Laurel, Laurel Tree or simply Laurel, and the other one of Olive or Olea europaea, a species of small Tree in the family Oleaceae, found in much of Africa, the Mediterranean Basin from Portugal to Israel, the Arabian Peninsula, and southern Asia as far east as China, plus the Canary Islands, Mauritius and Réunion, species cultivated in many places and considered naturalized in France, Corsica, Crimea, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Java, Norfolk Island, California and Bermuda, so it fit also in Flora or Vegetables Topic.

Then, in particular, the Coat of Arm of Uruguay included in The "Escuditos" Stamps, was the first version of it that also includes many Flags of Uruguay, a Caduceus, the staff carried by Hermes in Greek Mythology, the same staff was also borne by heralds in general, for example by Iris, the messenger of Hera, a short staff entwined by two Serpents, sometimes surmounted by Wings, also has Swords, Canyons, and a Trumpet, so Weapons, Musical Instruments, and Military were topics included in it design too.

As an anecdote, the stamps being commemorated with this Special Cancelations, The "Escuditos", in english, Little Coat of Arms, are known as the First stamps worldwide in the Lighthouse Topic, making the Lighthouse of the "Cerro de Montevideo" the First Lighthouse to be shown in a Stamp, and surely The one that has been included more times in stamps, as there are hundred of stamps issued by Uruguayan Post Office that includes the Coat of Arms of Uruguay in his design, and also there are many more stamps that includes the "Cerro de Montevideo" in it, as it is a Traditional View of Uruguay.

In the same way, it would be interesting to know if these stamps, The "Escuditos", are also the first stamps in the other topics mentioned, as being issued on April 13th, of 1864, they have a high probability to be the first in most of these topics.

Finally, another topic that could be spotted is the 150th Anniversary.

Now, regarding the desing of the Special Cancelation: As the Cancelation consists only in a reproduction of the "06 centésimos" value of The "Escuditos" Series, and some Legends about the Anniversary, it neither add new Topics nor reinforces any of the Topics previously mentioned.

Finally, in a more symbolic way: The decision of release this Special Cancelation, not only guide us to the History of Uruguayan Philately, that also made us to review the  History of Uruguay. Then, the Coat of Arms always evokes Nacionalism, could be Miltiaria too, and of course Heraldry.

Stamps selection:

The stamps selected were: a stamp released in 2006 about the 150th Anniversary of the First Uruguayan Stamp, and then a series of two stamps issued in 2002 commemorating the Bicentenary of the Lighthouse in the "Cerro de Montevideo".

The reason for selecting these stamps was: inspired by two completely different things.

For the first, the selection of the Stamp is aproached by the Philately Topic, and through this vision, the existence of a Stamp that commemorate also the 150th Years of another Classical Stamp was very convenient to make a consistent stamp choice for this cancelation.

The second one selection is guided from the optic of the most popular topic in the Special Cancelation Release that is the Lighthouses Topic. So, following this guide, the beautiful two stamp series of 2002 about the Bicentenary of the same Lighthouse that is included in the Coat of Arms of Uruguay shown in the Cancelation, was a nicely connected serie to decorate the cover for this Special Cancelation.

The selection of this stamps, add the following topics: The first clearly reinforces Philately, and Classical Stamps, as it shows the first Series of Stamps of Uruguay known as the "Diligencias" Stamps, also helps to strength Sun and "Sun of May" Topic, because the main design of these Classical stamps is the "Sun of May", then, as the "Diligencia" means Stagecoach, not only includes this Topic, with the wider Transports also, that it reinforce the Horse Topic too. Finally, another Minor topic that is reinforced is 150th Anniversary too.

Then, the second series reinforces intentionally the Lighthouse Topic, and in particular the Lighthouse of the "Cerro de Montevideo" Topic. Then it adds the Bicentenary topic, also Soldiers and Weapon Topics are added because they appear in the first Stamp of the Series, both reinforcing Militaria Topic. Finally the second stamp of the serie reinforces the Uruguayan Coat of Arms Topic, as it appears over the door of the Lighthouse, strengthening all the Topics that this Coat of Arms has, as already mentioned in previous paragraphs.

If you consider that there are another topics in this stamp, that were not spot in this review, you are encouraged to telling me about them, so please do not hesitate to post a comment. I would appreciate your help very much.

URU - 2014 - #011 - FDC Sent on First Day 2 - 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF "ESCUDITOS" CLASSICAL STAMPS (SPECIAL CANCELATION)

Uruguay - 2014 - 150th Anniversary of "Escuditos" Classical Stamps

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URU - 2014 - #011 - DESCRIPTION - 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF "ESCUDITOS" CLASSICAL STAMPS (SPECIAL CANCELATION)

Uruguay - 2014 - 150th Anniversary of "Escuditos" Classical Stamps ( Previous / Next )

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Issue information:

Country: Uruguay
Date: April 12th, 2014

FDC Type: Official Cover from Post Office
FDC not sent Shape and Size: Rectangular [165 mm. x 105 mm.]
FDC sent on issue day Shape and Size: Rectangular [165 mm. x 105 mm.]

Topics:

Issue:

As Main Topic: could be considereded Philately itself, or History of Philately, perhaps also Classical Stamps, and inside that topics, in particular Uruguayan History of Philately, and Uruguayan Classical Stamps.

Then, surrounding the main topic, could be found the followings: Undoubtely the Coat of Arms Uruguay, as is the Main Topic of the Classical Stamps whose anniversary is commemorated, and with this the wider Coat of Arms topic too.

The Coat of Arms of Uruguay is popular in the world of Philately because it has in his escutcheon items that fit in Collections with a high number of followers, surely being the Lighthouses the most looked for one, as it has the Lighthouse of the "Cerro de Montevideo" in it. The others are Horses, Cows, Ox or a wider Animals or Farm Animals, and even Scales and a wider Instruments of Measure are Topics that the escutcheon of the Coat of Arms of Uruguay has. Besides these direct Topics related to the items in the stutcheon, there are also the Topics that these items symbolize, that are: Power or Strength, by the Fortress, then, Liberty by the Horse, Abundance by the Ox, and finally Equality and Justice by the Scale.

However, not only in his escutcheon one could find topics, outside it there are some more like: The Sun, or Stars, both inside a wider Space or Astronomy, and in particular this Sun, The "Sun of May", a national emblem of Argentina and Uruguay, that also appears in some other flags, has his root in the French Revolution, the Freemasonry, and even in the Christianism. Then, outside the estutcheon too, there are two branch with leaves, one of Laurus nobilis, an aromatic evergreen Tree or large Shrub with green, glossy leaves, native to the Mediterranean region, one of the plants used for bay leaf seasoning in cooking, known as Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay, Bay tree (esp. United Kingdom), True Laurel, Grecian Laurel, Laurel Tree or simply Laurel, and the other one of Olive or Olea europaea, a species of small Tree in the family Oleaceae, found in much of Africa, the Mediterranean Basin from Portugal to Israel, the Arabian Peninsula, and southern Asia as far east as China, plus the Canary Islands, Mauritius and Réunion, species cultivated in many places and considered naturalized in France, Corsica, Crimea, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Java, Norfolk Island, California and Bermuda, so it fit also in Flora or Vegetables Topic.

Then, in particular, the Coat of Arm of Uruguay included in The "Escuditos" Stamps, was the first version of it that also includes many Flags of Uruguay, a Caduceus, the staff carried by Hermes in Greek Mythology, the same staff was also borne by heralds in general, for example by Iris, the messenger of Hera, a short staff entwined by two Serpents, sometimes surmounted by Wings, also has Swords, Canyons, and a Trumpet, so Weapons, Musical Instruments, and Military were topics included in it design too.

As an anecdote, the stamps being commemorated with this Special Cancelations, The "Escuditos", in english, Little Coat of Arms, are known as the First stamps worldwide in the Lighthouse Topic, making the Lighthouse of the "Cerro de Montevideo" the First Lighthouse to be shown in a Stamp, and surely The one that has been included more times in stamps, as there are hundred of stamps issued by Uruguayan Post Office that includes the Coat of Arms of Uruguay in his design, and also there are many more stamps that includes the "Cerro de Montevideo" in it, as it is a Traditional View of Uruguay.

In the same way, it would be interesting to know if these stamps, The "Escuditos", are also the first stamps in the other topics mentioned, as being issued on April 13th, of 1864, they have a high probability to be the first in most of these topics.

Finally, another topic that could be spotted is the 150th Anniversary.

Now, regarding the desing of the Special Cancelation: As the Cancelation consists only in a reproduction of the "06 centésimos" value of The "Escuditos" Series, and some Legends about the Anniversary, it neither add new Topics nor reinforces any of the Topics previously mentioned.

Finally, in a more symbolic way: The decision of release this Special Cancelation, not only guide us to the History of Uruguayan Philately, that also made us to review the  History of Uruguay. Then, the Coat of Arms always evokes Nacionalism, could be Miltiaria too, and of course Heraldry.

Stamps selection:

The stamps selected were: a stamp released in 2006 about the 150th Anniversary of the First Uruguayan Stamp, and then a series of two stamps issued in 2002 commemorating the Bicentenary of the Lighthouse in the "Cerro de Montevideo".

The reason for selecting these stamps was: inspired by two completely different things.

For the first, the selection of the Stamp is aproached by the Philately Topic, and through this vision, the existence of a Stamp that commemorate also the 150th Years of another Classical Stamp was very convenient to make a consistent stamp choice for this cancelation.

The second one selection is guided from the optic of the most popular topic in the Special Cancelation Release that is the Lighthouses Topic. So, following this guide, the beautiful two stamp series of 2002 about the Bicentenary of the same Lighthouse that is included in the Coat of Arms of Uruguay shown in the Cancelation, was a nicely connected serie to decorate the cover for this Special Cancelation.

The selection of this stamps, add the following topics: The first clearly reinforces Philately, and Classical Stamps, as it shows the first Series of Stamps of Uruguay known as the "Diligencias" Stamps, also helps to strength Sun and "Sun of May" Topic, because the main design of these Classical stamps is the "Sun of May", then, as the "Diligencia" means Stagecoach, not only includes this Topic, with the wider Transports also, that it reinforce the Horse Topic too. Finally, another Minor topic that is reinforced is 150th Anniversary too.

Then, the second series reinforces intentionally the Lighthouse Topic, and in particular the Lighthouse of the "Cerro de Montevideo" Topic. Then it adds the Bicentenary topic, also Soldiers and Weapon Topics are added because they appear in the first Stamp of the Series, both reinforcing Militaria Topic. Finally the second stamp of the serie reinforces the Uruguayan Coat of Arms Topic, as it appears over the door of the Lighthouse, strengthening all the Topics that this Coat of Arms has, as already mentioned in previous paragraphs.

If you consider that there are another topics in this stamp, that were not spot in this review, you are encouraged to telling me about them, so please do not hesitate to post a comment. I would appreciate your help very much.

URU - 2014 - #008 - DESCRIPTION - 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF "RESISTENCIA" MECHANIZED INFANTRY BATTALION NO 2 (SPECIAL CANCELATION)

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Issue information:

Country: Uruguay
Date: March 3rd, 2014

FDC Type: Official Cover from Post Office
FDC not sent Shape and Size: Rectangular [165 mm. x 105 mm.]
FDC sent on issue day Shape and Size: Rectangular [165 mm. x 105 mm.]

Topics:

Issue:

As Main Topic: The Militaria or Militar issues is clearly the main topic of this Special Cancelation. Most specific inside that wide topic will be the Military of Uruguay, then more precise the Army of Uruguay, and finally this particular Mechanized Infantry Battalion called "Batallón de Infantería Mecanizado 2: Resistencia", that his 175th anniversary is commemorated in this release.

Then, surrounding the main topic, could be found the followings: The first that cames to our mind is History, in particular the History of Uruguay, as this Battalion participated merely in the internal conflicts that ocurred after the Independence of Uruguay, known as "Guerra Grande", in english "Big War", that was The Uruguayan Civil War, a series of Armed conflicts that took place between the Colorado Party and the National Party in Uruguay from 1839 to 1851, with both parties receiving backing from foreign sources including both neighbouring countries such as the Empire of Brazil and the Argentine Confederation as well as imperial powers, primarily the British Empire and the Kingdom of France, but also a legion of Italian volunteers including Giuseppe Garibaldi.

The more remarkable participation of this Battalion was in the defense of Montevideo in coordination with another Battalion led by Giusseppe Garibaldi, in the Great Siege of Montevideo done by the forces led by Manuel Oribe. Due to this extraordinary defense was that later received, by the president of that time Joaquín Suarez, the actual name of "Resistencia", that in english means Resistence.

It also related to this Special Cancelation the History of SouthAmerica, and in particular the History of Argentina, as this Battalion also participated in the Battle of Caseros , that was fought near the Town of Caseros, in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on February 3rd of 1852, between the Army of Buenos Aires commanded by Juan Manuel de Rosas and the Grand Army (Ejército Grande) led by Justo José de Urquiza.

Now, regarding the desing of the Special Cancelation: it clearly introduces the topic of Uniforms, and more in particular Militar Uniforms or Historical Militar Uniforms, as the Special Cancelation shows a Soldier wearing the First uniform of the Battalion "Resistencia".

Also the topic Weapons, and in particular Fire Weapons are included, as the Soldier in the design is carrying a Rifle. And also, the topic of Hats is represented by the Morion, a type of open Helmet, that is wearing the Soldier. Then, going even deeper, and knowing how is this Morion, the Topics Music and Minerals are included too, as the Morion has in his design, the figure of a gold made Natural horn, a Musical instrument that is the ancestor of the modern-day Horn, and is differentiated by its lack of valves. The inclustion of this Horn is to honour the first name of the Battalion that was "Batallón de Cazadores", that in english means Battalion of Hunters, that has the Natural Horn as his main Symbol to express his Courage.

Finally, in a more symbolic way: The selection of the first uniform of the Battalion, focus the release in the past of the Uruguayan Army, when it was involved in his most heroic battles, reinforcing the Topic History of Uruguay on the release.

Stamps selection:

The stamps selected were: Two releases from year 2004 that celebrated the Centenary of other two Battalions of the Uruguayan Army. The first honours the 100 Years Anniversary of the Mechanized Infantry Battalion No. 10 called "33 Orientales", and the second one does the same for the Armored Infantry Battalion No. 13.

The reason for selecting these stamps was: Mainly because both were stamps commemorating the Anniversary of others Battalions, however, I put a special focus in the Mechanized attribute of the Battalion "Resistencia" of this Special Cancelation, so, taking account this focus was that I find this two stamps that shows Army Vehicles, as the most suitable ones for this Special Cancelation.

The selection of this stamps, add the following topics: Clearly the Topic best represented in the selected stamps are Militar Vehicles, or a more general Vehicles, or even more extensive Transports, as the design of both stamps selected includes this kind of Vehicles. The first include an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), that is a type of Armoured Fighting Vehicle designed to transport infantry to the battlefield, also colloquially referred to as 'battle taxis' or 'battle buses'. Then the second stamp shows a Tank, a large type of armoured fighting vehicle with tracks, designed for front-line combat.

It also add the already mentioned Battalions 10 and 13 of the Uruguayan Army, and also the Centenaries, or 100 Years Topic.

Finally, the Personality of José Gervasio Artigas could be inferred from the Rossete or Cockade that is placed as background in the first stamp. And the Militar Uniform Topic is reinforced by the second stamp, as it shows a more actual Militar Uniform.

If you consider that there are another topics in this stamp, that were not spot in this review, you are encouraged to telling me about them, so please do not hesitate to post a comment. I would appreciate your help very much.

URU - 2014 - #008 - FDC Sent on First Day 2 - 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF "RESISTENCIA" MECHANIZED INFANTRY BATTALION NO 2 (SPECIAL CANCELATION)

Uruguay - 2014 - 175th Anniversary "Resistencia" Mechanized Infantry Battalion No. 2 (Special Cancelation)

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URU - 2014 - #008 - FDC Sent on First Day 1 - 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF "RESISTENCIA" MECHANIZED INFANTRY BATTALION NO 2 (SPECIAL CANCELATION)

Uruguay - 2014 - 175th Anniversary "Resistencia" Mechanized Infantry Battalion No. 2 (Special Cancelation)

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URU - 2014 - #008 - FDC not Sent 2 - 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF "RESISTENCIA" MECHANIZED INFANTRY BATTALION NO 2 (SPECIAL CANCELATION)

Uruguay - 2014 - 175th Anniversary "Resistencia" Mechanized Infantry Battalion No. 2 (Special Cancelation)

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URU - 2014 - #008 - DESCRIPTION - 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF "RESISTENCIA" MECHANIZED INFANTRY BATTALION NO 2 (SPECIAL CANCELATION)

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Issue information:

Country: Uruguay
Date: March 3rd, 2014

FDC Type: Official Cover from Post Office
FDC not sent Shape and Size: Rectangular [165 mm. x 105 mm.]
FDC sent on issue day Shape and Size: Rectangular [165 mm. x 105 mm.]

Topics:

Issue:

As Main Topic: The Militaria or Militar issues is clearly the main topic of this Special Cancelation. Most specific inside that wide topic will be the Military of Uruguay, then more precise the Army of Uruguay, and finally this particular Mechanized Infantry Battalion called "Batallón de Infantería Mecanizado 2: Resistencia", that his 175th anniversary is commemorated in this release.

Then, surrounding the main topic, could be found the followings: The first that cames to our mind is History, in particular the History of Uruguay, as this Battalion participated merely in the internal conflicts that ocurred after the Independence of Uruguay, known as "Guerra Grande", in english "Big War", that was The Uruguayan Civil War, a series of Armed conflicts that took place between the Colorado Party and the National Party in Uruguay from 1839 to 1851, with both parties receiving backing from foreign sources including both neighbouring countries such as the Empire of Brazil and the Argentine Confederation as well as imperial powers, primarily the British Empire and the Kingdom of France, but also a legion of Italian volunteers including Giuseppe Garibaldi.

The more remarkable participation of this Battalion was in the defense of Montevideo in coordination with another Battalion led by Giusseppe Garibaldi, in the Great Siege of Montevideo done by the forces led by Manuel Oribe. Due to this extraordinary defense was that later received, by the president of that time Joaquín Suarez, the actual name of "Resistencia", that in english means Resistence.

It also related to this Special Cancelation the History of SouthAmerica, and in particular the History of Argentina, as this Battalion also participated in the Battle of Caseros , that was fought near the Town of Caseros, in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on February 3rd of 1852, between the Army of Buenos Aires commanded by Juan Manuel de Rosas and the Grand Army (Ejército Grande) led by Justo José de Urquiza.

Now, regarding the desing of the Special Cancelation: it clearly introduces the topic of Uniforms, and more in particular Militar Uniforms or Historical Militar Uniforms, as the Special Cancelation shows a Soldier wearing the First uniform of the Battalion "Resistencia".

Also the topic Weapons, and in particular Fire Weapons are included, as the Soldier in the design is carrying a Rifle. And also, the topic of Hats is represented by the Morion, a type of open Helmet, that is wearing the Soldier. Then, going even deeper, and knowing how is this Morion, the Topics Music and Minerals are included too, as the Morion has in his design, the figure of a gold made Natural horn, a Musical instrument that is the ancestor of the modern-day Horn, and is differentiated by its lack of valves. The inclustion of this Horn is to honour the first name of the Battalion that was "Batallón de Cazadores", that in english means Battalion of Hunters, that has the Natural Horn as his main Symbol to express his Courage.

Finally, in a more symbolic way: The selection of the first uniform of the Battalion, focus the release in the past of the Uruguayan Army, when it was involved in his most heroic battles, reinforcing the Topic History of Uruguay on the release.

Stamps selection:

The stamps selected were: Two releases from year 2004 that celebrated the Centenary of other two Battalions of the Uruguayan Army. The first honours the 100 Years Anniversary of the Mechanized Infantry Battalion No. 10 called "33 Orientales", and the second one does the same for the Armored Infantry Battalion No. 13.

The reason for selecting these stamps was: Mainly because both were stamps commemorating the Anniversary of others Battalions, however, I put a special focus in the Mechanized attribute of the Battalion "Resistencia" of this Special Cancelation, so, taking account this focus was that I find this two stamps that shows Army Vehicles, as the most suitable ones for this Special Cancelation.

The selection of this stamps, add the following topics: Clearly the Topic best represented in the selected stamps are Militar Vehicles, or a more general Vehicles, or even more extensive Transports, as the design of both stamps selected includes this kind of Vehicles. The first include an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), that is a type of Armoured Fighting Vehicle designed to transport infantry to the battlefield, also colloquially referred to as 'battle taxis' or 'battle buses'. Then the second stamp shows a Tank, a large type of armoured fighting vehicle with tracks, designed for front-line combat.

It also add the already mentioned Battalions 10 and 13 of the Uruguayan Army, and also the Centenaries, or 100 Years Topic.

Finally, the Personality of José Gervasio Artigas could be inferred from the Rossete or Cockade that is placed as background in the first stamp. And the Militar Uniform Topic is reinforced by the second stamp, as it shows a more actual Militar Uniform.

If you consider that there are another topics in this stamp, that were not spot in this review, you are encouraged to telling me about them, so please do not hesitate to post a comment. I would appreciate your help very much.

URU - 2012 - #030 - FDC STAMP 8 not sent - TRAFFIC SAFETY

Uruguay - 2012 - Traffic Safety

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URU - 2012 - #030 - FDC STAMP 7 not sent - TRAFFIC SAFETY

Uruguay - 2012 - Traffic Safety

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I will contact you as soon I receive your donation, we agree on which items do you need, and I will discount the donation done to the amount of your purchase.

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Uruguay - 2012 - Traffic Safety

If you are interested in any of this items, or any other items from Uruguay, just make a donation including your e-mail in the description.

I will contact you as soon I receive your donation, we agree on which items do you need, and I will discount the donation done to the amount of your purchase.

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Uruguay - 2012 - Traffic Safety

If you are interested in any of this items, or any other items from Uruguay, just make a donation including your e-mail in the description.

I will contact you as soon I receive your donation, we agree on which items do you need, and I will discount the donation done to the amount of your purchase.

GO TO DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

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Uruguay - 2012 - Traffic Safety

If you are interested in any of this items, or any other items from Uruguay, just make a donation including your e-mail in the description.

I will contact you as soon I receive your donation, we agree on which items do you need, and I will discount the donation done to the amount of your purchase.

GO TO DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

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Uruguay - 2012 - Traffic Safety

If you are interested in any of this items, or any other items from Uruguay, just make a donation including your e-mail in the description.

I will contact you as soon I receive your donation, we agree on which items do you need, and I will discount the donation done to the amount of your purchase.

GO TO DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

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Uruguay - 2012 - Traffic Safety

If you are interested in any of this items, or any other items from Uruguay, just make a donation including your e-mail in the description.

I will contact you as soon I receive your donation, we agree on which items do you need, and I will discount the donation done to the amount of your purchase.

GO TO DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE