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1915 (23 Jul) Registered cover from Nikolaistad (Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire) to Wiborg (Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire), franked with 10p and 40p (Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire), tied by black circular Nikolaistad postmark

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

Red and white 'R / Nikolaistad / Nikolainkaupunki / № 91' registration label, two-line red censor cachet 'Вскрыто военной цензурой / Военный Цензор' - 'Opened by military censorship / Military Censor' with manuscript ink signature. Arrive in Wiborg August 24, 1915

Catalog: Russika 76, 78
Condition: Used.
Cover 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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