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1874 (10 Nov) International cover from Odessa (Russian Empire) to Loano (Italy), franked with three 1к and 10k (Russian Empire), canceled by black circular Odessa postmark, black circular 'ОПЛАЧЕНО' - 'PAID' cachet, manuscript 'Franco' notation, manuscript red transit credit payment notation '3'. Arrive in Loano Decamber 1, 1874

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 17(3), 20
Catalog value: $305
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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