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1935 (3 Apr) International airmail cover from Cayenne (French Guiana) to Port of Spain (Trinidad), franked with 50c and three 2fr and 2fr (French Guiana), tied by Cayenne postmark, Arrive in Port of Spain April 9, 1935

France & Colonies / French Morocco
Catalog: Scott 74, 83, 145
Catalog value: $283
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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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