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1844 (4 Apr) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Santa Marta (Colombia) to Bogota (Colombia), payment postmark red cachet rate "3" and oval Santa Marta origin postmark. Arrived in Bogota April 27, 1844

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 58
October 12 - 26, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

A major auction showcasing exceptional rarities and distinguished collections. 9,570 lots of valuable stamps and postal history from around the world — a record-breaking auction and the largest sale in our history.

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