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1851 Pre-philatelic stampless international letter sheet from probably Peru to London (England), BPO at Panama applied the PANAMA TRANSIT February 20, 1851, mark to indicate that originated abroad, thus had to pay two shillings postage, "2" handwritten on front. Arrived in London March 25, 1851

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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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