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1914 (2 Dec) WWI Сover from Tambov (Russian Empire) to Penza (Russian Empire), military free frank, with circular military cachet '61 ПѢХОТНЫЙ ЗАПАСНЫЙ БАТАЛІОНЪ / ДЛЯ ПАКЕТОВЪ' - '61st Reserve Infantry Battalion', canceled by black circular Tambov postmark Arrived in Penza December 4, 1914

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
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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. 9,570 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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