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1915 International cover from Sofia (Bulgaria) to Constantinople (Turkey), franked with pair 5st, tied by Sofia postmark, black rectangular Turkish censor postmark "Censored/ Examined", on reverse red Turkish censor label "Examined by the Ministry of War Censorship in Constantinople (Dersaadet)". Via Galata, black machine transit "GALATA" postmark July 4, 1915. Arrive in Constantinople July 4, 1915

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Catalog: Michel 81
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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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1913 (16 Apr) International postcard from Чорлу/Tchorglou (Bulgarian Military Post, Balkan War Occupied Çorlu, Turkey) to Paris (France), view side of the postcard showing the Battle of Lule Burgas, arrive in Paris April 28, 1913. Extremely rare Чорлу/Tchorglou region only occupied for about 7 months and small town cancels are very scarce.
1913 (16 Apr) International postcard from Чорлу/Tchorglou (Bulgarian Military Post, Balkan War Occupied Çorlu, Turkey) to Paris (France), view side of the postcard showing the Battle of Lule Burgas, arrive in Paris April 28, 1913. Extremely rare Чорлу/Tchorglou region only occupied for about 7 months and small town cancels are very scarce.
$150
1918 (24 Jun) International censored cover from Пловдивъ (Plovdiv, Bulgaria) to Zurich (Switzerland), franked with 25st (Bulgaria), canceled by Пловдивъ postmark. Via Sofia (Bulgaria). Red censored cachet "Цензурна Комисия София" what means "Censorship Commission Sofia". Arrive in Zurich July 8, 1918
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$20
1872 ca. (3 Feb) Letter sheet within Stockholm (Sweden), franked 3o (Sweden) canceled Stockholm postmark. No arrival postmark
1872 ca. (3 Feb) Letter sheet within Stockholm (Sweden), franked 3o (Sweden) canceled Stockholm postmark. No arrival postmark
$25
1900 (23 Oct) International cover from Constantinople (Turkey) to London (England), franked with a pair of 20pa (Turkey), canceled by Constantinople postmark. Via Cons-ple-Galata/Depart (Constantinople, Galata) October 23, 1900. Arrive Boston in November 2, 1900
1900 (23 Oct) International cover from Constantinople (Turkey) to London (England), franked with a pair of 20pa (Turkey), canceled by Constantinople postmark. Via Cons-ple-Galata/Depart (Constantinople, Galata) October 23, 1900. Arrive Boston in November 2, 1900
$25
1939 (21 Apr) International cover from Cerova-Lieskove (Slovakia) to Olomouc (Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia), franked by Czechoslovakian stamps overprinted "Slovenský štát 1939" on two 50h and one overprinted "Slovenský štát" 1K (Slovakia). No arrival postmark
1939 (21 Apr) International cover from Cerova-Lieskove (Slovakia) to Olomouc (Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia), franked by Czechoslovakian stamps overprinted "Slovenský štát 1939" on two 50h and one overprinted "Slovenský štát" 1K (Slovakia). No arrival postmark
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1925 (10 Nov) International cover from Monaco to Boston (USA), franked by 25c (Monaco) stamp, tied by Monaco postmark. No arrival postmark
1925 (10 Nov) International cover from Monaco to Boston (USA), franked by 25c (Monaco) stamp, tied by Monaco postmark. No arrival postmark
$33
1924 (12 Jul) Registered international cover from Stamboul (Constantinople) to Berlin (Germany), franked with two 1pi with overprint 4.5pi (inverted), two 5pa, 10pa with overprint and 3pi with overprint 7.5pi. Arrived in Berlin July 16, 1924
1924 (12 Jul) Registered international cover from Stamboul (Constantinople) to Berlin (Germany), franked with two 1pi with overprint 4.5pi (inverted), two 5pa, 10pa with overprint and 3pi with overprint 7.5pi. Arrived in Berlin July 16, 1924
$100
1922 (5 Sep) International cover from Therapia (Turkey) to Rustringen (Germany), franked with 3pi with overprint 7.5pi (Turkey), canceled by Therapia postmark. Via Stamboul September 5, 1922. No arrival postmark
1922 (5 Sep) International cover from Therapia (Turkey) to Rustringen (Germany), franked with 3pi with overprint 7.5pi (Turkey), canceled by Therapia postmark. Via Stamboul September 5, 1922. No arrival postmark
$20
1927 (22 Oct) International registered cover from Mindelo (Cabo Verde) to Chicago (USA), franked with two 1e (Cabo Verde), canceled by Mindelo postmark. Via New York REGY. DIV. November 16, 1927. Arrive in Chicago November 18, 1927
1927 (22 Oct) International registered cover from Mindelo (Cabo Verde) to Chicago (USA), franked with two 1e (Cabo Verde), canceled by Mindelo postmark. Via New York REGY. DIV. November 16, 1927. Arrive in Chicago November 18, 1927
$35
1942 (20 Nov) Registered cover from Äänislinna/Aanislinna/Petrozavodsk (Finnish occupation USSR/Eastern Karelia/Itä-Karjala) to Lohja (Finland), franked by 50p, 1.75m, 2m, 2.75m, 3.50m, 5m with overprint "Itä-Karjala Sot.hallinto", complete series (Finnish occupation USSR/Eastern Karelia/Itä-Karjala) canceled by Äänislinna postmark. Arrive in Lohja November 28, 1942
1942 (20 Nov) Registered cover from Äänislinna/Aanislinna/Petrozavodsk (Finnish occupation USSR/Eastern Karelia/Itä-Karjala) to Lohja (Finland), franked by 50p, 1.75m, 2m, 2.75m, 3.50m, 5m with overprint "Itä-Karjala Sot.hallinto", complete series (Finnish occupation USSR/Eastern Karelia/Itä-Karjala) canceled by Äänislinna postmark. Arrive in Lohja November 28, 1942
$50
1944 (17 Aug) International registered censored airmail cover from Polish Field Post Office 121 (Great Britain) to Chicago (USA), franked by 3d (Great Britain) 6c airmail stamp (USA), canceled by "POCZTA POLOWA / 17.VIII.44" military postmarks, black framed cachet "R / POCZTA POLOWA 121 / Nr. 410" registration label on front, purple circular British "111" censor postmark on front. Arrive in Chicago August 31, 1944
1944 (17 Aug) International registered censored airmail cover from Polish Field Post Office 121 (Great Britain) to Chicago (USA), franked by 3d (Great Britain) 6c airmail stamp (USA), canceled by "POCZTA POLOWA / 17.VIII.44" military postmarks, black framed cachet "R / POCZTA POLOWA 121 / Nr. 410" registration label on front, purple circular British "111" censor postmark on front. Arrive in Chicago August 31, 1944
$25
1945 (24 Oct) International registered cover from Luanda (Angola, Portugal) to Springfield (USA), franked by 1a, 2a and a pair of 50c on 1.75a surcharge stamps (Angola, Portugal), canceled by Luanda postmark. Via Lisboa Central November 15, 1945. Via New York N.Y. Reg'y. Div. December 14, 1945. Arrive in Springfield December 15, 1945.
1945 (24 Oct) International registered cover from Luanda (Angola, Portugal) to Springfield (USA), franked by 1a, 2a and a pair of 50c on 1.75a surcharge stamps (Angola, Portugal), canceled by Luanda postmark. Via Lisboa Central November 15, 1945. Via New York N.Y. Reg'y. Div. December 14, 1945. Arrive in Springfield December 15, 1945.
$20
1847 (19 Aug) Pre-philatelic stampless international letter from Nykarleby / Uusikaarlepyy (Finland / Russian Empire) to Holmö (Sweden), cash payment postmark handwritten "Franco Gränsen" in translation "Paid to the border" on front, handwritten rate "24 sk bco" deciphered "24 skilling banco", black boxed "NYKARLEBY / 19 AUG. 1847." origin postmark on front. Via Haparanda August 22, 1847. No arrival postmark
1847 (19 Aug) Pre-philatelic stampless international letter from Nykarleby / Uusikaarlepyy (Finland / Russian Empire) to Holmö (Sweden), cash payment postmark handwritten "Franco Gränsen" in translation "Paid to the border" on front, handwritten rate "24 sk bco" deciphered "24 skilling banco", black boxed "NYKARLEBY / 19 AUG. 1847." origin postmark on front. Via Haparanda August 22, 1847. No arrival postmark
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1874 (24 Jul) International cover from Funchal (Madeira) to Bangor (USA), franked by 80r pair with "MADEIRA" overprint, canceled by "45" numeral postmark, Funchal postmark, blue oval senders military cachet "CHAPLAIN D.H. TRIBOU / JUL 24 1874 / U.S. NAVY." black framed "PD" (Paid to Destination) cachet, red cachet 2c. Via London red "London PAID" transit postmark. Via New York (PAID ALL) postmark August 13, 1874. No arrival postmark
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1948 (12 May) International censored cover from Nova Goa (Portuguese India) to Geneva (Switzerland), franked with 2½t (Portuguese India), canceled by Nova Goa postmark. Via British India, British military censor tape "BY EXAMINER", black cachet "DHC/9" censor examiner code, black octagonal "PASSED / DHC/20" censor cachet with a crown on reverse on tape. No arrival postmark
1948 (12 May) International censored cover from Nova Goa (Portuguese India) to Geneva (Switzerland), franked with 2½t (Portuguese India), canceled by Nova Goa postmark. Via British India, British military censor tape "BY EXAMINER", black cachet "DHC/9" censor examiner code, black octagonal "PASSED / DHC/20" censor cachet with a crown on reverse on tape. No arrival postmark
$160
1942 (4 Nov) International censored cover from Nova Goa (Portuguese India) to Bombay (British India), franked with 1½ (Portuguese India) canceled by Nova Goa postmark. Censor tape with black printed "P. C. 90" on front and "OPENED BY EXAMINER" inscription on reverse, Blue "DHC/180" censor code stamp on front, black octagonal "PASSED / DHC/180" censor cachet with a crown on reverse. Arrive in Bombay November 13, 1942
1942 (4 Nov) International censored cover from Nova Goa (Portuguese India) to Bombay (British India), franked with 1½ (Portuguese India) canceled by Nova Goa postmark. Censor tape with black printed "P. C. 90" on front and "OPENED BY EXAMINER" inscription on reverse, Blue "DHC/180" censor code stamp on front, black octagonal "PASSED / DHC/180" censor cachet with a crown on reverse. Arrive in Bombay November 13, 1942
$20
1917 (26 Nov) International censored cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Budapest (Hungary), franked with 50pa (Turkey), canceled Stamboul postmark. Hungarian military censorship with rectangular cachet on front and red-printed paper seal "Hadijog alapján fölbontatott" (Opened under martial law) on reverse. No arrival postmark
1917 (26 Nov) International censored cover from Stamboul (Turkey) to Budapest (Hungary), franked with 50pa (Turkey), canceled Stamboul postmark. Hungarian military censorship with rectangular cachet on front and red-printed paper seal "Hadijog alapján fölbontatott" (Opened under martial law) on reverse. No arrival postmark
$30
1904 (ca.) Postcard within Sundsvall (Sweden) franked with 5o (Sweden), canceled Sundsvall postmark. No arrival postmark
1904 (ca.) Postcard within Sundsvall (Sweden) franked with 5o (Sweden), canceled Sundsvall postmark. No arrival postmark
$20
1902 (1 Mar) International cover from Monaco to Berlin (Germany), franked by 10c and 15c (Monaco), tied by Monaco postmarks. Arrive in Berlin March 3, 1902
1902 (1 Mar) International cover from Monaco to Berlin (Germany), franked by 10c and 15c (Monaco), tied by Monaco postmarks. Arrive in Berlin March 3, 1902
$33
1926 (12 Sep) Airmail cover from Tirane (Albania) to Vlona (Albania), franked by airmail stamp pair 5q,10q and standard 10q (Albania) canceled by Tirane postmark, Arrive in Vlone September 13, 1926
1926 (12 Sep) Airmail cover from Tirane (Albania) to Vlona (Albania), franked by airmail stamp pair 5q,10q and standard 10q (Albania) canceled by Tirane postmark, Arrive in Vlone September 13, 1926
$25
1919 (27 Jan) International registered cover Fiume (Fiume, Croatia) to Susak (Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes), franked with Hungary 6f with black overprint "FIUME / FRANCO / 45" (Fiume, Croatia), canceled by Fiume postmark. Arrive in Susak January 28, 1919
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$30
1868 40P Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire, Folded Letter from Helsingborg to Kuopio, ANK Arrival Postmark
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$75
1919 (24 Apr) Express cover from Radvanice u Moravska Ostrava (Czechoslovakia) to Prague (Czechoslovakia), franked by 20h and pair 30h, canceled by Moravska Ostrava postmark. Arrive in Prague April 25, 1919
1919 (24 Apr) Express cover from Radvanice u Moravska Ostrava (Czechoslovakia) to Prague (Czechoslovakia), franked by 20h and pair 30h, canceled by Moravska Ostrava postmark. Arrive in Prague April 25, 1919
$20
1830 (ca.) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Guimaraes (Portugal) to Porto (Portugal), payment postmark blue stamped rate "20" on front. Blue oval frame cachet "GUIMARÃES" postmark on front, octagonal "PORTO" arrival postmark on reverse, Arrive in Porto
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