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1939 (26 Aug) International airmail cover from Nioro (French Sudan) to Paris (France), franked with 10c, 40c and 3fr (French Sudan) canceled by Nioro postmark. Via Kayes September 2, 1939. Via Dakar Avion September 3, 1939. No arrival postmark

France & Colonies / Senegal (… 1960)
Catalog: Scott 66, 73, 98
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