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1915 (30 Nov) WWI Postcard illustrated from Kiev (Russian Empire) to Shuja (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular Kiev postmark, with violet circular military cachet 'ЛЕЙБЪ-ГВАРДIИ ГРЕНАДЕРСКIЙ ПОЛКЪ / НЕСТР РОТА' - 'UNARMED COMPANY OF THE LIFE-GUARDS GRENADIER REGIMENT'. Arrived in Shuja December 2, 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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