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1899 RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF CRETE Cover of ordinary letter sent from Rethimnon (occupied by Russian corps in 1899. Franked with local stamps overprinted double-headed eagle - Russian Coat of Arms

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Auction 46
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46th Philatelic Auction from Oldlouis Auctions.

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