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Latvian Collector (from January 1991)
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I've been going through my magazines and came across an article about a Latvian collector from the January 1991 issue. I thought I'd share it here, it seems like just a place to do it.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott T. Shier 22 hours ago.

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"Yeah, but with subscription declining it was expected. At least we still have the English-language version. "
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"Thought it would be fun adding this one ... It has the same cover as the English-language one, but it was the final issue."
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Scott T. Shier replied to Ziga's discussion Latvian Collector (from January 1991)
"A conundrum, for sure Dale . . . //sigh//"
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Scott T. Shier replied to Ziga's discussion Latvian Collector (from January 1991)
"I do hope people in-future appreciate & value the physical manifestations of knowledge & history !"
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Ziga replied to Ziga's discussion Latvian Collector (from January 1991)
"Valid questions. The lack of capacity would likely be an issue for most. Still, I’d like to think that hard copy archives will continue to be appreciated in the future, regardless of the ever more digital world."
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Dale replied to Ziga's discussion Latvian Collector (from January 1991)
"I don't want to sound morbid here, just practical, and inspired by Evalds' story. I've often thought that when I pass I would prefer to have my collection donated to some library, rather than have it broken up and sold piecemeal or…"
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Ziga replied to Ziga's discussion Latvian Collector (from January 1991)
"I tried to find out more about this collector, so I turned on my "stalking mode" and ... [insert dramatic pause here] ... Googled him. Unfortunately I couldn't find any results, at least not in any language I could understand, but…"
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Scott T. Shier replied to Ziga's discussion Latvian Collector (from January 1991)
"Awesome ! : - ) "
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Dale replied to Ziga's discussion Latvian Collector (from January 1991)
"Glad to see that NGM OBSESSION is not a uniquely western ailment!!  "
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Latvian Collector (from January 1991)

I've been going through my magazines and came across an article about a Latvian collector from the January 1991 issue. I thought I'd share it here, it seems like just a place to do it.See More
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"Well, reading (longer, more in depth texts) seems to be in decline in the world, so I hope the printed magazine lasts as long as it can. Also there are more personal reasons at play for me, as I believe there are for most of us, since I associate…"
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At 4:19am on May 7, 2026, Scott T. Shier said…

I really always wished THIS had been the cover of the June 1985 issue --->>

At 3:55pm on May 7, 2026, Ziga said…

I would agree, tho I'm not sure if I like the frontal portrait more only becouse the published one has been so "overused" over the decades. 

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