1932 (24 Nov) United States, Cover '200th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington, the First President of the United States of America' from Reed (USA) to Washington’s Birthplace (USA), franked with 1 1/2c overprint 'Kans' and 2c, canceled by violet 'Washington's Birthplace' Handstamp and black 'Turkey' Handstamp

United States / 1921-1940 Issues

Estimate $265.

Catalog: Scott 553, 703

Cover Handstamp Postal History

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$25

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Worldwide Proofs, Varieties, Rare Stamps & Postal History

Auction 49

February 17 - 20, 2026

United States , Black Mountain , NC

An extraordinary auction of worldwide proofs — die proofs, master die proofs, deluxe die proofs, trial color proofs, plate proofs. Also rare specimens, varieties, scarce stamps, and unique postal history treasures from across the globe.

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Worldwide Proofs & Specimens, Part 1

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Worldwide Proofs & Specimens, Part 2

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Worldwide Rare Stamps & Varieties

Lots 964 - 1484

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Worldwide Postal History & Mint Items - Pre-1945

Lots 1485 - 2032

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Worldwide Postal History & Mint Items - Post-1945

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