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1916 (24 Dec) WWI Postcard illustrated from Vasil'sursk (Russian Empire) to Yurino (Russian Empire), military free frank, canceled by black circular Vasil'sursk postmark, with violet circular military cachet 'УПРАВЛ. ВАСИЛЬСК. УѢЗД. ВОИН. НАЧАЛЬН.' - 'ADMINISTRATION OF THE MILITARY CHIEF OF THE VASIL'SURSK DISTRICT'. Arrive in Yurino December 26, 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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