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1915 (2 May) Dobrovodsky Censorship, WWI Russian Empire Open Letter from Krapivna to Moscow, with red linear censor 'Passed by military censor' and circular 'Senior medical officer of the 75th artillery brigade' handstamps

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Postcard Military Post Censorship, Censor 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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