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1871 (13 May) International letter sheet from Odessa (Russian Empire) to Loano (Italy), franked with two 10k (Russian Empire), canceled by black circular Odessa postmark, blue oval forwarding agent cachet 'ANDREA SMAICH / ODESSA', red boxed 'НЕДОСТАТОЧНО ФРАНКИРОВАНО' - 'UNDERPAYMENT' cachet, red oval 'P.D.' (Paid to Destination) cachet. Black boxed 'AUS RUSSLAND / FRANCO' transit mark, manuscript red transit credit payment notation сrossed out '4' and '3'

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

Via 'BRESLAU - BERLIN' May 29, 1871 transit mark on reverse, via 'MILANO STAZ' June 1, 1871 transit mark on reverse. Arrive in Loano June 1, 1871

Catalog: Russika 20
Catalog value: $100
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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