Old Madagascar letter 1962 canceled stamp, vintage philately, envelope b

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Old letter from Madagascar, dated March 21, 1962, addressed to merchants in Fianarantsoa. The blue envelope features a cancelled 20-franc stamp depicting a portrait, with the official "World Theatre Day" postmark. Printed business address "Ath. Mellis & Cie, Tananarive". The whole is clearly legible, with moderate signs of wear visible on the edges, typical of period mail.

Condition: used item sold as is. Traces of wear and age-related marks, slightly creased corners. See photo for precise visual detail.

Did you know? Franked and cancelled letters from Madagascar from the 1960s are sought after by philatelists for their historical value and their evocation of commercial exchanges between the island's cities.

Ideal for stamp collectors, vintage mail enthusiasts or to complete a thematic collection on Madagascar or world philately. Also suitable as an original gift idea for postal history buffs.

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