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1903-1911 (11 Mar) Local cover from Gangapur (Gwalior, India), franked with a pair of 3p (Gwalior, India), canceled by Gangapur postmark. Arrival postmark unreadable, March 13

British Commonwealth / India (... 1947)
Catalog: Stanley Gibbons 46A
Cover Postal History
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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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