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1891 (31 Oct) Russian Empire, Russia, Money Letter from Orenburg to Jerusalem via Odessa, with 5 wax seals of Orenburg private post office № '1' on reverse, with crayon postal marks on both sides of cover

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