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1942 (Aug) International registered censored cover from Kabul (Afghanistan) to New York (USA), franked with 3af and 25p (Afghanistan), canceled by Kabul postmark. British/Indian censorship "PASSED DHH/6" and "DHH/12" (Peshawar), tape "OPENED BY EXAMINER P.C. 90". Transit postmark New York December 14, 1942. Arrive in New York December 14, 1942. Rare route

Asia / Afghanistan

Via Peshawar (India) and Cairo (Egypt) by "Horseshoe Route". The Horseshoe Route was established during WWII to link the British Empire when the Mediterranean was closed

Catalog: Scott 330, 322а
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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. 9,567 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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