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1915 (09 Jun) WWI Postcard illustrated field post to Menzelinsk (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular 'ЗАПАСНАЯ ПОЛ. ПОЧТ. КОНТ. № 151' - 'RESERVE FIELD POST OFFICE № 151' postmark, with violet circular military cachet '8-ГО ПОГРАНИЧН. ЗААМУРСК. ПѣХОТНАГО ПОЛКА * 11 РОТА' - ''8TH TRANS-AMUR BORDER GUARD INFANTRY REGIMENT * 11TH COMPANY'. Arrive in Menzelinsk June 22, 1915

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Condition: Used.
Military Post Postal History Picture Postcard (PPC)
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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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