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1904 RUSSIAN PO IN CHINA View postcard sent from Port-Arthur to London (England). Franked 4k stamp align rate for postcards abroad. Cancellations of Russian PO in Port Arthur and London

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Auction 48
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United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

48th Philatelic Auction from Oldlouis Auctions.

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