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1861 (20 Jul) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Riga to Libau, franked with 10k (1858 issue), tied by dotted numeral '38' Riga postmark, with a red ink marking inside the cover and a pen numeral postal marking on the reverse

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 5
Catalog value: $250
Cover Postal History
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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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Worldwide Postal History
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German States
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Germany 1871–1945
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Germany: Colonies, Offices Abroad, Plebiscite Areas & Territories
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Germany after 1945: Local Posts & Occupation Zones
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Russian Civil War: South Russia
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Russian Civil War: Revenues, Siberia, Caucasus
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Russian Empire, Wenden, Zemstvo, Cinderellas
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Yevhen Vyrovyi Tridents Collection
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