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1917 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Stationery card sent from Konotop to Wetzlar (Wentzler, Austria). With the mark of “Acting Army” and censorship cachet sent to the address of Prisoner of war. Free of charge as military mail, however with imprinted 3kop. stamp because of stationery. Cancellation of Konotop.

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Postcard Postal Stationery
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 50
April 14 - 25, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

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