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1864 (Jun) International cover from Lille (France) to Amsterdam (Netherlands), franked by three 40c (France), canceled by "2246" in diamond of dots postmark, payment postmark red rectangular "PD". Blue oval "A. LONGHAYE / FILS & LINS. LILLE" sender's cachet. Arrive in Amsterdam June 16, 1864

France & Colonies / France (1849-1900)
Catalog: Michel 23b
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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 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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