These are the stories of fifty Countries that once existed but have now have been erased from the map.
But all of these lost nations have stories to tell, whether they were as short- lived.
Others, such as Labuan, Tannu Tuva, and Inini, are far less recognizable.
Some of their names, such as Biafra or New Brunswick, will be relatively familiar.
Varying vastly in size and shape, location and longevity, they are united by one fact: all of them endured long enough to issue their own stamps.
These are the stories of fifty Countries that once existed but have now have been erased from the map