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What is the main focus of the Smithsonian Institution’s stamp collection?
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The Smithsonian Institution’s philatelic collection, which is housed at the National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C., primarily emphasizes United States stamps.12
This collection is recognized as one of the most significant of its kind in the world, preserving the history of the United States Postal Service.2