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1917 (4 May) WWI Postcard illustrated, Russian Empire, military free frank, with violet circular military cachet 'ЛАТЫШСКIЙ СТРѢЛКОВЫЙ ЗАПАСНЫЙ БАТАЛIОНЪ * 5-АЯ РОТА' - 'LATVIAN RIFLE RESERVE BATTALION * 5ST COMPANY'

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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