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1872 (27 Sep) International letter sheet from Odessa (Russian Empire) to Loano (Italy), franked with a pair of 10k (Russian Empire), canceled by black circular Odessa postmark, blue oval forwarding agent cachet 'ANDREA SMAICH / ODESSA', violet oval 'ФРАНКИРОВАНО' - 'PAID' cachet, black 'P.D.' (Paid to Destination) cachet, manuscript 'Franco' notation, manuscript red transit credit payment notation '18'. Via Genova November 13, 1872. Arrive in Loano November 14, 1872

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