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1848 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Guanacevi to Durango (Mexico), payment postmark handwritten "2", cachet rate "2" on the reverse side. Rectangular boxed "Guanacevi" origin postmark

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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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1872 Letter sheet from Queretaro (Mexico) to Celaya (Mexico), franked with 12c (with overprint district Queretaro), canceled by black rectangular postmark of Queretaro "Franco" in translation paid. No arrival postmark
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1861 Letter sheet from Guadalajara (Mexico) to Colina (Mexico), franked with 1r and 2r (with overprint district Guadalajara, 20 x 1½ mm without dots), canceled by Guadalajara oval postmark. No arrival postmark
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1865 (5 Feb) Letter sheet from Guanajuato (Mexico) to Leon (Mexico), franked with 1r (with overprint district Guanajuato, without dots), canceled by Guanajuato postmark. No arrival postmark
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