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1912 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Cover of ordinary letter sent from Aleksandrovsky Poselok (rare cancellation) to Luga (St Petersburg govern). Franking of 7k (3x1k+2x2k) Empire stamps in accordance to current rate. Cancellations of both towns

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Auction 46
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46th Philatelic Auction from Oldlouis Auctions.

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