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1845 (ca. Mar) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from India to Newcastle on Tyne (Great Britain), payment postmark handwritten rate probably "40". Black oval "INDIA" origin postmark. Handwritten on the front "Overland mail — via Marseilles". Via London April 4, 1845. Arrive in Newcastle on Tyne April 5, 1845

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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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