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1914 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Private registered letter sent from Vladivostok to Poltava. Franked for 3k stamp. Current rate for registered mail 20k, however no postage due. Arrival postmark of Poltava on reverse

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Auction 46
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46th Philatelic Auction from Oldlouis Auctions.

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