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1915 (18 Feb) WWI Cover field post to Libava (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular 'ПОЛЕВАЯ ПОЧТ. КОНТ. № 22' - ''FIELD POST OFFICE № 22' postmark. Arrive in Libava February 21, 1915.

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)

Field Post Office No. 22 (FPO No. 22) was originally formed in Riga as a corps post office to serve the 20th Army Corps of the Russian Empire. In February 1915, the office was located in the Suwalki – Grodno – Augustow area on the Northwestern Front. It was during this exact period (in February 1915) that the 20th Army Corps engaged in extremely heavy and bloody fighting there during the Augustow Operation (Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes)

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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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