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1917 (4 Feb) Russian Empire, Russia, Official Open Letter From Ukhvala to Nizhny Novgorod, with Blue circular sender's cachet on Front, boxed purple arrival receiving handstamp and green official designation handstamp on reverse

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
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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

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