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1870 (6 Aug) International cover from Odessa (Russian Empire) to Loano (Italy), franked with 20k (Russian Empire), tied by black circular Odessa postmark, blue oval forwarding agent cachet 'ANDREA SMAICH / ODESSA', red oval 'ФРАНКИРОВАНО' - 'PAID' cachet, black 'P.D.' cachet, manuscript red transit payment notation '18'

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

Via Wien August 22, 1870 transit postmark on reverse, via R.P.O. 'UDINE - VERONA' August 24, 1870 transit postmark on reverse, via 'MILANO STAZ.' August, 1870 transit postmark on reverse, Arrive in Loano August 1870

Catalog: Russika 21
Catalog value: $250
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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