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1920 KUBAN Ordinary letter sent from stanitsa Popovicheskaya (Kuban Region) to the Kuban Cossak Army. Franked with stamps 3x1 rub (overprinted on 3kop) and pairs of overprinted 2x25kop, 2x50kop, 2x75kop, 2x1 rub = total of 14,90 rub overrated. Transit postmark of Tsaritsyn on reverse

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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction

Auction 46

September 29 - October 10, 2025

United States , Black Mountain , NC

46th Philatelic Auction includes many unique collections: Specialized Collection of the Civil War in Russia, Postal History of Russia, Zemstvo, Displaced Persons Camps, Germany of all periods, German occupations in WWI and WWII, legions, field post; Propaganda of the Third Reich, USA, Local stamps of many countries of the World, and much more.

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Third Reich Propaganda: Illustrated Postcards

Lots 4 - 460

Closed on Sep 29

Germany: States and Territories

Lots 461 - 1021

Closed on Sep 30

Germany: Empire, Weimar Republic, Third Reich

Lots 1022 - 1637

Closed on Oct 1

Germany: WWI & WWII Occupations, Legions, Field Post, General Government

Lots 1638 - 2116

Closed on Oct 2

United States: General Issues, Carriers' Post, Varieties

Lots 2117 - 2352

Closed on Oct 3

The World

Lots 2353 - 2833

Closed on Oct 3

Displaced Persons Camps, Poland, and Ukraine

Lots 2834 - 3241

Closed on Oct 4

Russian Postal History: Offices Abroad, Civil War, Mongolia, Charity Letter-Sheets

Lots 3242 - 3509

Closed on Oct 6

Russian Empire, Offices Abroad, Cinderellas & Revenues

Lots 3510 - 3890

Closed on Oct 6

Zemstvo: Russian Rural Post, Part 1

Lots 3891 - 4346

Closed on Oct 7

Zemstvo: Russian Rural Post, Part 2

Lots 4347 - 4819

Closed on Oct 8

RSFSR, Soviet Union, and Tannu Tuva Rare Stamps

Lots 4820 - 4983

Closed on Oct 9

The Soviet Union: Chronology

Lots 4984 - 5411

Closed on Oct 9

Russian Civil War: Armies, Republics, Caucasus

Lots 5412 - 6115

Closed on Oct 10

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1923 FAR EAST Private letter of Soviet time sent from Vladivostok to Berlin (Germany). Franked for 20k (2x10k `of gold`) early Soviet stamps. In addition, 1k charity stamp of RSFSR fixed `All Russian Committee for assistance to (war) invalids Corresponds to current rate. Postmark of delivery of Berlin/Wilmersdorf. Sent by officer on a vessel at Vladivostok harbor. RARE

1923 FAR EAST Private letter of Soviet time sent from Vladivostok to Berlin (Germany). Franked for 20k (2x10k `of gold`) early Soviet stamps. In addition, 1k charity stamp of RSFSR fixed `All Russian Committee for assistance to (war) invalids Corresponds to current rate. Postmark of delivery of Berlin/Wilmersdorf. Sent by officer on a vessel at Vladivostok harbor. RARE

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1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Belgrade (Serbia). Franked 10.000 rub (5.000 rub overprinted on 3kop and 35kop Imperial stamps). On reverse postmark of Belgrade

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1923 FAR EAST Private letter of Soviet time sent from Vladivostok to famous Russian collector of banknotes, Kardakoff in Berlin (Germany). Franked for 24k (including 2x1k and 2x2k overprints `of gold`) early Soviet stamps, overpaid. Sent right after 5 weeks of establishing Soviet power in the Far East

1923 FAR EAST Private letter of Soviet time sent from Vladivostok to famous Russian collector of banknotes, Kardakoff in Berlin (Germany). Franked for 24k (including 2x1k and 2x2k overprints `of gold`) early Soviet stamps, overpaid. Sent right after 5 weeks of establishing Soviet power in the Far East

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1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to London (England), franked with 2 stamps of the Far Eastern Republic by 10kop (2x10kop) corresponding to the current rate. Transit postmark of Chiswick and delivery red postmark of London on reverse

1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to London (England), franked with 2 stamps of the Far Eastern Republic by 10kop (2x10kop) corresponding to the current rate. Transit postmark of Chiswick and delivery red postmark of London on reverse

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1920 SOUTHERN ARMY Money transfer form sent from Jivotov (Kiev Province) to Lebedyan’ (Tambov Province). Single franking for 20 rub (4x5rub) 'United Russia' imperforated stamp. Different cancellations of Jivotov and Lebedyan’ on reverse

1920 SOUTHERN ARMY Money transfer form sent from Jivotov (Kiev Province) to Lebedyan’ (Tambov Province). Single franking for 20 rub (4x5rub) 'United Russia' imperforated stamp. Different cancellations of Jivotov and Lebedyan’ on reverse

$180

1922 AMUR ZEMSTVO – GENERAL DITERIX Cover of ordinary letter sent from TPO 153 Khabarovsk-Nikol’sk Ussuriysky to Nikol’sk. According to Kiryushkin-Robinson catalogue postmark of TPO was used till 1923. Franked with Amur Zemstvo stamps for the amount of 16kop

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1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent locally in Constantinople. Franked 2x5.000 rub overprinted on 'UNITED RUSSIA' stamps of 15kop

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$80

1918 WWI GERMAN OCCUPATION Postcard stationery of the Russian Empire sent to a prisoner of war by the German FPO. Free shipment as military mail

1918 WWI GERMAN OCCUPATION Postcard stationery of the Russian Empire sent to a prisoner of war by the German FPO. Free shipment as military mail

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1920 GEORGIA Pictorial postcard sent from Tìflis locally. Franked with a block of four 'Queen Tamara' 5 rub imperforated stamps. Cancellation of the Georgian Republic's Independence

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1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to Shanghai (China), franked with stamps of Far Eastern Republic for 60kop in alignment with the current rate. Commercial print mark on reverse

1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to Shanghai (China), franked with stamps of Far Eastern Republic for 60kop in alignment with the current rate. Commercial print mark on reverse

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1918 FAR EAST Private American view postcard sent from Vladivostok vokzal (railway station) to Chicago (USA). Franked for 30k. (2x15k) imperforated Temporary Government stamps used during allied occupation. Corresponds to current rate. Apparently from Czech. Vladivostok censorship mark

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1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with a full set of OKSA (Northern Army stamps) sent to Revel, cancelled with FPO of Northern West Army. Arrival postmark of Revel on reverse

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with a full set of OKSA (Northern Army stamps) sent to Revel, cancelled with FPO of Northern West Army. Arrival postmark of Revel on reverse

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1919 KUBAN Fragment of parcel address sent from Eysk (Kuban Region) to Taganrog. Franked 12 rub (10 rub on 4kop and 2x1 rub on 3kop). Additional franking on reverse with stamps of Southern (Denikin) Army of 1,5 rub for saving with Taganrog cancellation

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1920 PRISONERS OF WAR Card sent from Nikol’sk Ussuriysky PoW camp to Yugoslavia. Written on Hungarian form of Red Cross for PoW mails. Free shipping as PoW mail. Cancellation of Wien. Marks of camp censorship and `Information Department for Prisoners of War Affairs` of Nikol’sk Ussuriysky. As well Red Cross mark of Copenhagen. `VIA AMERICA` heading as desirable route of sender. Scarce

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1920 SOUTHERN ARMY Money transfer form sent from Petrovsk (Dagestan) to Maly Tolkish, near Chistopol (Kazan Province). Well franked for 50 rub (5x10rub) 'United Russia' imperforated stamps. Clear cancellations of Petrovsk, Chistopol, and Maly Tolkish. Exhibition-quality item

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1918 FAR EAST Private letter of sent in Vladivostok locally. Colorful franking for 30k of Empire charity Russo-Japanese war, Romanov’s and imperforated Temporary Government stamps used during allied occupation. Corresponds to current rate

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1922 GEORGIA Registered letter sent from Tìflis to Berlin (Germany). Franked with a block of four stamps of Soviet Georgia for 20,000 rub (4x5,000 rub), in addition, 3,000 rub of the Charity stamp. In alignment with the current rate for registered local mail. Cancellation of the Georgian Republic's Independence

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1924 TRANSCAUCASIAN FEDERATION Commercial registered letter sent from Baku to Berlin (Germany). Franked for 40kop of gold (4kop+2x18kop). Corresponds to the rate of registered letter. One of the latest letters with stamps of Transcaucasian Federation

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1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to New York, (USA). Franked on reverse for 40kop (10kop+30kop) imperforated stamps of the Far Eastern Republic. Corresponds to current rate for registered mail

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1917 RUSSIAN REPUBLIC Regular letter sent in Odessa locally. Franked for 40kop (block of four of 10kop Romanov series with private overprint of Fregean slam. Temporary Government tariff of 15.08.1917 for a local registered letter is 30kop

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1922 AZERBAIJAN Cover of registered letter sent abroad from Baku to Berlin (Germany). Inflation franking on the reverse side with Azerbaijani overprinted stamps for 900.000 rub (18x50.000 rub, varieties) in alignment with current tariff. Cancellation of Baku

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1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Pera (City district). Franked 20.000 rub overprinted on 1 rub Imperial stamp. Double rate. On the reverse postmark of the Halki II island

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1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with a full set of OKSA (Northern Army stamps) sent to Libava, cancelled with a cachet of Moloskovitsy

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