JOURNAL ARTICLE

The cinderella stamps and philatelic practices of micronations: the materiality of claims to statehood.

  • Published In: London Review of International Law, 2023, v. 11, n. 3. P. 443 1 of 3

  • Database: Legal Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hobbs, Harry; Hohmann, Jessie 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the use of postage stamps by micronations, non-state entities that mimic acts of sovereignty. The stamps of micronations, although resembling postage stamps, are considered "cinderellas" in the philatelic world, as they are not issued by a government postal administration. The article examines how the philatelic practices of micronations shed light on the material aspects of sovereignty and statehood. It situates the study within the broader trend of international law scholarship that focuses on the material and visual culture of international law. The article also provides an overview of micronations, their engagement with statehood, and their distinctiveness from de facto states and microstates. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:London Review of International Law. 2023/11, Vol. 11, Issue 3, p443
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:20506325
  • DOI:10.1093/lril/lrad018
  • Accession Number:175635533
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