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1915 (3 Aug) WWI Illustrated postcard from Kiev (Russian Empire) to Alatyr (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular Kiev postmark, with violet circular military cachet '551-я ПѢШАЯ СИМБИРСКАЯ ДРУЖИНА / ДЛЯ ПАКЕТОВЪ' - '551ST SIMBIRSK INFANTRY MILITIA / FOR PACKETS'. Arrive in Alatyr 1915

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