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Along with rare and valuable stamp items from the 19th century, the Alexander collection also keeps modern items that provide an interesting look at postal activity in the middle of the 20th century. A postcard sent from the plane during a transatlantic flight is an example of a special postal service provided by the airlines to passengers as part of the flight experience.

On March 21, 1963, the Democratic Republic of the Congo Post Office issued its first charity stamps. The proceeds from the sale of the stamps are intended to finance the fight against hunger.