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1869 (16 Jan) International letter sheet from Calcutta to Bordeaux (France), franked with two 8a (India), canceled octagonal mute postmark, and oval forwarding agent cachet "E. LABADIE & C° / CALCUTTA". Calcutta P.D. postmark on reverse side. Red "P.D." (Paid to Destination) accountancy handstamp applied in the city of departure. Black "VIA BOMBAY SUEZ & MARSEILLES" route instructional mark. Via Cette (France) February 14, 1869. Arrive in Bordeaux February 15, 1869

British Commonwealth / India (... 1947)

 


 
 

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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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