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1949 (Nov. 30) Ceylon: Underpaid Airmail cover to USA franked with two Colonial 50c KGVI singles and Independent Ceylon 25c UPU single all tied by 'Colombo' postmarks with "T/FS' postage due circular cachet alongside. US 3c Postage Due single & 5c pair tied by double-ovals with violet 'New York NY/Airmail Field' backstamp

British Commonwealth / Ceylon

Highly attractive, but not philatelic. 

Estimate $75

Catalog: Scott 286, 306, J82-3
Condition: Used.
Cover Postal History
Lot sold:
$14
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Worldwide Proofs, Varieties, Rare Stamps & Postal History
Auction 49
February 17 - 20, 2026
United States 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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