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1915 (4 Jul) WWI Postcard illustrated from Kiev (Russian Empire) to Sergiyevy Gorky (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular Kiev postmark, with violet circular military cachet 'УЕЗДНОГО ВОЕННОГО НАЧАЛЬНИКА / ПЕЧАТЬ ДЛЯ ПАКЕТОВ' - DISTRICT MILITARY CHIEF / CACHET FOR PACKETS'. Arrive in Sergiyevy Gorky July 7, 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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