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1859 (10 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Commercial Cover from Odessa to Mariupol, franked with 10k (1858 issue), tied by oval dotted numeral '6' Odessa postmark, with oval commercial cachet 'Raffalovich & Co, Odessa' on front and with bearing embossed company inscription 'Raffalovich & Co, Odessa' inside the cover

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 5
Catalog value: $250
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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. 9,570 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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