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1870 (20 Jan) International letter sheet from Odessa (Russian Empire) to Loano (Italy), franked with 3к and two 10k ( (Russian Empire), canceled by black circular Odessa postmark, blue oval forwarding agent cachet 'ANDREA SMAICH / ODESSA', red oval 'ФРАНКИРОВАНО' - 'PAID' cachet, black 'P.D.' (Paid to Destination) cachet

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)

 Manuscript 'Franco' notation, manuscript red transit payment notation '18' Via 'UDINE - VERONA' R.P.O February, 1870, via 'MILANO STAZ' February, 1870. Arrive in Loano February 9, 1870. Variety on the right 10k stamp 'ghost 0' in the top-right corner

Catalog: Russika 18, 20, 20k12
Catalog value: $190
Condition: Used.
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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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