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1915 WWI cover to Moscow (Russian Empire), military free frank, with violet circular military cachet 'КОМАНД. 1 ВЗВ. ПРОД. ТРАНСПОРТА 20 АРМ. КОРП.' - 'COMMANDER OF THE FIRST PLATOON OF THE PROVISION TRANSPORT OF THE 20TH ARMY CORPS'. Transit Moscow postmark December 28, 1915. Arrive in Moscow December 29, 1915

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