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1915 WWI Cover to Rezhitsa (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular arrival Rezhitsa December 15, 1915 postmark on reverse, with purple circular military cachet '11-Я РОТА 3-ГО ЗАПАСНАГО ПѢХОТНАГО БАТАЛІОНА' - '11TH COMPANY OF THE 3RD RESERVE INFANTRY BATTALION'

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Condition: Used.
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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