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1916 (22 Feb) WWI Postcard illustrated from Petrograd (Russian Empire) to Fellin (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular Petrograd postmark, with violet circular military cachet 'УПРАВЛЕНIЕ ГРЯЗОВЕЦКАГО УѢЗДНАГО ВОИНСКАГО НАЧАЛЬНИКА * ПЕЧАТЬ ДЛЯ ПАКЕТОВЪ' - 'OFFICE OF THE GRYAZOVETS DISTRICT MILITARY CHIEF * SEAL FOR PACKETS'. Arrival postmark Fellin February 24, 1916

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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