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1915 (9 Jul) WWI Postcard illustrated from Helsingfors (Russian Empire) to Ivanovo-Voznesensk (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular Helsingfors postmark, With violet cachet 'СЪ ДѢЙСТВУЮЩЕГО ФЛОТЪ' - 'FROM THE ACTIVE FLEET'. Arrive in Ivanovo-Voznesensk 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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