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1936 (25 Oct) International cover from St. Helena to Planitz, Sa. (Germany), franked with 2d and 1d (St. Helena), canceled by St. Helena postmark. No arrival postmark. VF.

British Commonwealth / South Africa (... 1961)
Catalog: Stanley Gibbons 100, 98
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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