1870 (20 Oct) Russian Empire, Russia, 10k Postal Stationery Cover from Chernihov to Moscow

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

Catalog: Russika 19 II A

Catalog value: $100

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$16

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World

Auction 58

October 12 - 26, 2026

United States , Black Mountain , NC

A major auction showcasing exceptional rarities and distinguished collections. 9,567 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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Ukraine: Territories, DP Camps, Plast

Lots 7833 - 8356

October 24, Saturday, 4:00 PM PM

Yevhen Vyrovyi Tridents Collection

Lots 8357 - 9138

October 25, Sunday, 4:00 PM PM

Yevhen Vyrovyi Tridents Collection: Podolia

Lots 9139 - 9462

October 26, Monday, 4:00 PM PM

Yevhen Vyrovyi Tridents Collection: Postal History

Lots 9463 - 9570

October 26, Monday, 6:00 PM PM

Worldwide

Lots 1 - 731

Closed on Oct 12

Worldwide Postal History

Lots 732 - 1397

Closed on Oct 13

Great Britain & British Commonwealth

Lots 1398 - 2051

Closed on Oct 14

France & Colonies, Italy & Colonies, Poland, Judaica

Lots 2052 - 2672

Closed on Oct 15

German States

Lots 2673 - 2930

Closed on Oct 16

Germany 1871–1945

Lots 2931 - 3307

Closed on Oct 16

Germany: Colonies, Offices Abroad, Plebiscite Areas & Territories

Lots 3308 - 3750

Closed on Oct 17

Germany: WWII Occupations

Lots 3751 - 3966

Closed on Oct 17

Concentration Camps & Forced Labor Camp Posts

Lots 3967 - 4163

Closed on Oct 18

Germany after 1945: Local Posts & Occupation Zones

Lots 4164 - 4634

Closed on Oct 18

Third Reich, Italy & Olympic Games Propaganda

Lots 4635 - 5418

Closed on Oct 19

Russian Civil War: South Russia

Lots 5419 - 5712

Closed on Oct 20

Russian Civil War: Revenues, Siberia, Caucasus

Lots 5713 - 5895

Closed on Oct 20

Russian Empire, Wenden, Zemstvo, Cinderellas

Lots 5896 - 6165

Closed on Oct 21

Russian Offices Abroad

Lots 6166 - 6338

Closed on Oct 21

Russian Postal History

Lots 6339 - 6557

Closed on Oct 22

RSFSR, Soviet Union, Tannu Tuva

Lots 6558 - 7107

Closed on Oct 22

Ukraine: Underground Post

Lots 7108 - 7832

Closed on Oct 23

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