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1916 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Commercial cover of ordinary letter sent from Astrakhan’ to Isfahan (Persia). Franked 10k stamp in align to current rate. Open by Military Censorship in Tiflis (cachet on reverse) and sealed from top. Transit Postmarks of Tiflis and Teheran, arrival postmark of Isfahan

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Auction 48
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48th Philatelic Auction from Oldlouis Auctions.

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