5660-61 - 2022 First-Class Forever Stamps - Love - Mystic Stamp

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5698 - 2022 First-Class Forever Stamp - The Mighty Mississippi River - Mystic Stamp Company

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5660-61c FDC - 2022 First-Class Forever Stamps - Imperforate Love - Mystic Stamp Company

5543 - 2021 First-Class Forever Stamp - Love - Mystic Stamp Company

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