I never took the Conch Republic (Key West) serious.  But out of this came
some interesting souvenirs.  Flags are still available depicting the Queen
Conch (Strombus gigas), as well as various other items.  There were even
some stamps issued (no postal validity however) with special cancels for the
first day covers.  I have a couple of these covers.  For anyone interested
in seeing one of these covers, I can scan it in and send the image to you.

John

John & Cheryl Jacobs
Seffner, FL
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Alfonso Pina" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 7:57 PM
Subject: Florida Keys Conch Republic


Hello,

I have seen somewhere a flag that stands for the Florida Keys Conch
Republic (or so it is said) Is this something serious or is it just a joke?

Best wishes,

Alfonso Pina
Malaga
Spain