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1900 International journal wrapper from Obock to Graz (Austria), franked by two 15c (Obock) tied by blue unreadable postmarks. Arrive in Graz March 28, 1900

France & Colonies / Colonies and Offices Abroad
Catalog: Scott 51
Catalog value: $220
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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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Worldwide
Lots 1 - 731
Worldwide Postal History
Lots 732 - 1397
Great Britain & British Commonwealth
Lots 1398 - 2051
France & Colonies, Italy & Colonies, Poland, Judaica
Lots 2052 - 2672
German States
Lots 2673 - 2930
Germany 1871–1945
Lots 2931 - 3307
Germany: Colonies, Offices Abroad, Plebiscite Areas & Territories
Lots 3308 - 3750
Germany: WWII Occupations
Lots 3751 - 3966
Concentration Camps & Forced Labor Camp Posts
Lots 3967 - 4163
Germany after 1945: Local Posts & Occupation Zones
Lots 4164 - 4634
Third Reich, Italy & Olympic Games Propaganda
Lots 4635 - 5418
Russian Civil War: South Russia
Lots 5419 - 5712
Russian Civil War: Revenues, Siberia, Caucasus
Lots 5713 - 5895
Russian Empire, Wenden, Zemstvo, Cinderellas
Lots 5896 - 6165
Russian Offices Abroad
Lots 6166 - 6338
Russian Postal History
Lots 6339 - 6557
RSFSR, Soviet Union, Tannu Tuva
Lots 6558 - 7107
Ukraine: Underground Post
Lots 7108 - 7832
Ukraine: Territories, DP Camps, Plast
Lots 7833 - 8356
Yevhen Vyrovyi Tridents Collection
Lots 8357 - 9138
Yevhen Vyrovyi Tridents Collection: Podolia
Lots 9139 - 9462
Yevhen Vyrovyi Tridents Collection: Postal History
Lots 9463 - 9570
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