1849 (10 Oct) Pre-philatelic stampless international letter from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Bar-le-Duc (France) and reforwarded to Schlestadt (France), payment postmark handwritten rate "15" on front. Red rectangular "COLONIES &c ART.13" cachet, handwritten directive "Voie d'Angleterre", what means "Via England", on reverse two red circular British transit postmarks November 2, 1849
France & Colonies /
Guadeloupe
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 58
October 12 - 26, 2026
A landmark event featuring significant rarities, museum-level material, and distinguished collections assembled over decades. Nearly 9,600 lots of rare stamps and postal history from around the world — a record-breaking auction and the largest sale in our history.
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