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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World

Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World

Auction 58

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.

October 12 - 26, 2026
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Lot number
120 Lots
lot lot
XX ct. Afghanistan Local stampless cover
Current Bid:
$150
$100
Lot 732
1 bid
lot lot
1871 (ca.) International cover from Afghanistan, franked with 1sa (Afghanistan), canceled by tearing. Dated 1288, plate B position 3
Scott
3 $800
Current Bid:
$450
$100
Lot 733
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1871 (ca.) International cover from Kabul (Afghanistan) to Umritsur (British India), franked with 1sh (Afghanistan) canceled by tearing and 1/2a (British India) on reverse canceled by Peshawur postmark. Afghan stamps were considered "locals" by the British, so Indian postage was added on the reverse at Peshawar (British India) to cover the journey within India. Via Peshawur April 22, 1867 (year - error?). Arrive in Umritsur April 24
Scott
5, 20 $500
Current Bid:
$700
$100
Lot 734
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1871 (ca.) Local cover from Kabul (Afghanistan), franked with 1sh (Afghanistan), canceled by tearing. Dated 1288
Scott
1 $0
Current Bid:
$500
$100
Lot 735
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1871 (ca.) Local cover of Afghanistan, franked with 1sh (Afghanistan), canceled by cutting. Dated 1288, plate II position 3, the stamp appears to havebeen moved from the back to the frontso the address and stamp are on the same side
Scott
2 $800
Current Bid:
$450
$100
Lot 736
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1873 (ca.) Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1sh (Afghanistan), canceled by tearing. Dated 1290, plate 6 position 9
Scott
10 $300
Current Bid:
$150
$100
Lot 737
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1876 (ca.) Local cover from Kandahar (Afghanistan), franked with 1sh (Afghanistan), canceled by tearing and ink (saber cancel). Dated 1293, plate XI position 6
Scott
39 $0
Current Bid:
$150
$100
Lot 738
2 bids
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1876 (ca.) Local cover from Kandahar (Afghanistan), franked with 1sh (Afghanistan), canceled by tearing and ink (saber cancel). Dated 1293, plate XI position 10
Scott
39 $300
Current Bid:
$100
$100
Lot 739
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1877 (ca.) Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1sh (Afghanistan), canceled by cutting and ink. Dated 1294
Scott
64 $300
Current Bid:
$150
$100
Lot 740
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1877 (ca.) Local cover from Kabul (Afghanistan) to Peshawar (British India) the border town before Peshawar did not require the addition of British stamps, franked with 1sh (Afghanistan), canceled by tearing and ink (saber cancel). Dated 1294
Scott
64 $300
Current Bid:
$150
$100
Lot 741
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1881-90 Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled by ink. Dated 1298. Type I
Scott
110 $100
Current Bid:
$60
$100
Lot 742
lot lot
1881-90 Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled by tearing and ink. Dated 1298. Type II
Scott
111a $100
Current Bid:
$60
$100
Lot 743
2 bids
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1881-90 Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 2ab (Afghanistan), canceled by tearing and ink. Dated 1298
Scott
112 $100
Current Bid:
$65
$100
Lot 744
lot lot
1881-90 Local cover from Kabul (Afghanistan) franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled by ink. Dated 1298. Type I
Scott
109 $100
Current Bid:
$60
$100
Lot 745
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1881-90 Local cover by Afghanistan, franked with 2ab (Afghanistan), canceled by ink. Dated 1298
Scott
112 $0
Current Bid:
$25
$100
Lot 746
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1881 Cover from Peshawar (British India) to Tashkurghan (Afghanistan), franked with 1ab violet, cut round single, and 1ab with a portion of the adjoining stamp, canceled with pen. Enclosed letter
Scott
109, 127 $200
Current Bid:
$100
$100
Lot 747
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1892 (ca.) Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled by ink and by red 'batil' canceller. Dated 1310
Scott
181 $0
Current Bid:
$35
$100
Lot 748
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1892 (ca.) Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled by red 'batil' canceller. Dated 1310
Scott
180 $0
Current Bid:
$25
$100
Lot 749
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1892 (ca.) Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled by red-brown 'batil' canceller. Dated 1310
Scott
188 $0
Current Bid:
$25
$100
Lot 750
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1892 (ca.) Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled by red 'batil' posrmark. Dated 1310
Scott
180 $0
Current Bid:
$25
$100
Lot 751
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1912 Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled
Scott
205 $0
Current Bid:
$20
$100
Lot 752
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1914 Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 1ab (Afghanistan), canceled
Scott
205 $0
Current Bid:
$20
$100
Lot 753
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1916 (ca.) Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 2ab (Afghanistan), canceled
Scott
208с $0
Current Bid:
$20
$100
Lot 754
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1916 (ca.) Local cover Afghanistan, franked with 20p (Afghanistan), canceled
Scott
218 $0
Current Bid:
$25
$100
Lot 755