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1870 (8 Jan) International cover from Bombay (India) to Martinsburg (USA), franked with two 4a, 1a and ½a (India), canceled by Bombay postmark. Red tax cachet "2" on front. Via London postmark "Paid" February 4, 1870. Via New York February 20, 1870. No arrival postmark

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