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1872 (5 Apr) Russian Empire, Russia, Commercial Cover from Warsaw to Mildenau (Bohemia) via Szczakowa, franked with 1k, 3k, 2 x 5k, with blue oval commercial 'Moritz Blumenthal, Warsaw' handstamp, 'FRANCO' Postmark

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