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1914 (17 Dec) Dvinsk, WWI Russian Empire Military Picture Cover from Dvinsk to Bolderaja, with сircular handstamps of 'Ust-Dvinsk Fortress Militia Unarmed Labor Company № 19' on both sides

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Cover Military Post 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. 9,567 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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