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1916 (6 Jun) WWI Postcard illustrated from Stockholm (Sweden) to Pavlovsk (Russian Empire), stamp removed, canceled by black circular Stockholm machine postmark, with violet censor cachet 'ВСКРЫТО ВОЕННОЮ ЦЕНЗУРОЙ. / ПЕТРОГРАД / ВОЕННЫЙ ЦЕНЗОР №' - 'OPENED BY MILITARY CENSORSHIP. / PETROGRAD / MILITARY CENSOR №'. Via Petrograd June 6, 1916. Arrive in Pavlovsk June 12, 1916

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Condition: Used.
Military Post Censorship, Censor 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. 9,567 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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