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1897 (22 Jan) International Postal card, Postal stationery, from Tammerfors (Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire) to Chemnitz (Germany), imprinted stamp 10p (Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire), tied by black circular Tammerfors postmark. Arrive in Chemnitz January 25, 1897

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 31
Condition: Used.
Postal Stationery Postal card 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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