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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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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 EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of ordinary letter from Vladivostok sent to Harbin, (China). Franked on reverse for 20kop (5kop+3x5kop - imperforated golden kopecks overprint on RSFSR stamps of 10 rub issue). Arrival postmark of Harbin and transit postmark of Taheiho. Corresponds to the current rate for standard mail

1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of ordinary letter from Vladivostok sent to Harbin, (China). Franked on reverse for 20kop (5kop+3x5kop - imperforated golden kopecks overprint on RSFSR stamps of 10 rub issue). Arrival postmark of Harbin and transit postmark of Taheiho. Corresponds to the current rate for standard mail

$1,100

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Khalki II island to Constantinople. Franked 2x5.000 rub overprinted on 50kop Imperial stamp and 70kop 'United Russia' stamp

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Khalki II island to Constantinople. Franked 2x5.000 rub overprinted on 50kop Imperial stamp and 70kop 'United Russia' stamp

$40

1921 AZERBAIJAN Postcard sent from Baku to Tiflis (Georgia). Single franking on the pictorial side with the Azerbaijan stamp of 10 rub with the cancellation of Baku. As well as cancellations of Baku with 3 triangles as a hidden mark of perlustration and arrival postmark of Tiflis rare period of use. Exhibition quality. RARE

1921 AZERBAIJAN Postcard sent from Baku to Tiflis (Georgia). Single franking on the pictorial side with the Azerbaijan stamp of 10 rub with the cancellation of Baku. As well as cancellations of Baku with 3 triangles as a hidden mark of perlustration and arrival postmark of Tiflis rare period of use. Exhibition quality. RARE

$210

1919 SOUTHERN ARMY Ordinary letter sent by registered tariff from Kislovodsk vokzal (railway station) to Rostov on Don. Franked for 70kop single stamp of 'United Russia'. Clear cancellations of Kislovodsk. Exhibition quality item, scarce

1919 SOUTHERN ARMY Ordinary letter sent by registered tariff from Kislovodsk vokzal (railway station) to Rostov on Don. Franked for 70kop single stamp of 'United Russia'. Clear cancellations of Kislovodsk. Exhibition quality item, scarce

$190

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 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

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

$130

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

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

$325

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

$275

1923 SOVIET GEORGIA Reverse cover of ordinary letter sent to Batum. Franked with 11 black overprinted stamps for 15.000r (type III) and one of 10.000r violet overprint (type II). Total postage due of 175.000r in align with current rate for standard mail. Cancellation of Batumi in Georgian

1923 SOVIET GEORGIA Reverse cover of ordinary letter sent to Batum. Franked with 11 black overprinted stamps for 15.000r (type III) and one of 10.000r violet overprint (type II). Total postage due of 175.000r in align with current rate for standard mail. Cancellation of Batumi in Georgian

$20

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

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

$65

1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent to New York (USA). Franked on reverse for 40kop (2x20kop) of imperforated Far Eastern Republic stamps. Corresponds to current rate for registered mail

1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent to New York (USA). Franked on reverse for 40kop (2x20kop) of imperforated Far Eastern Republic stamps. Corresponds to current rate for registered mail

$210

1922 AZERBAIJAN Cover of registered letter sent abroad from Baku to Oflenz (Austria). Franking on the reverse side with Azerbaijani overprinted stamps for 1.500.000 (3x500.000rub). Corresponds to current rate. Cancellation of Baku and Oflenz

1922 AZERBAIJAN Cover of registered letter sent abroad from Baku to Oflenz (Austria). Franking on the reverse side with Azerbaijani overprinted stamps for 1.500.000 (3x500.000rub). Corresponds to current rate. Cancellation of Baku and Oflenz

$100

1924 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of ordinary letter from Vladivostok sent locally, franked with 2x100 rub RSFSR with Far Eastern Republic overprints 1kop of gold (Vladivostok issue). Corresponds to tariff

1924 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of ordinary letter from Vladivostok sent locally, franked with 2x100 rub RSFSR with Far Eastern Republic overprints 1kop of gold (Vladivostok issue). Corresponds to tariff

$120

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY German cover sent to Duneldorf (Germany), cancelled with cachet of Jelgawa franked single Northern West Army overprint 1 rub on 35kop Imperial stamp

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY German cover sent to Duneldorf (Germany), cancelled with cachet of Jelgawa franked single Northern West Army overprint 1 rub on 35kop Imperial stamp

$75

1922 AZERBAIJAN Commercial cover of registered letter sent from Baku to Berlin (Germany). Franking of the inflation period with Azerbaijan stamps 24x3000 rub with inverted overprints of 50.000 rub (half of it in good condition). Varieties

1922 AZERBAIJAN Commercial cover of registered letter sent from Baku to Berlin (Germany). Franking of the inflation period with Azerbaijan stamps 24x3000 rub with inverted overprints of 50.000 rub (half of it in good condition). Varieties

$100

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

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

$120

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY German stationery 'sekretka' franked with a pair of Northern Army stamps for 30kop (10kop+20kop) sent locally in Jelgawa, cancelled with town cachet

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY German stationery 'sekretka' franked with a pair of Northern Army stamps for 30kop (10kop+20kop) sent locally in Jelgawa, cancelled with town cachet

$40

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Bulgaria. Franked 15.000r of Wrangel army overprints on stamps of Russian Empire and South Russia stamp of 35k. O reverse cancellation of Russian post in Belgrade

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Bulgaria. Franked 15.000r of Wrangel army overprints on stamps of Russian Empire and South Russia stamp of 35k. O reverse cancellation of Russian post in Belgrade

$50

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

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

$190

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Belgrade (Serbia). Franked 40.000 rub (2x20.000 rub on Imperial stamps of 7 rub). Overrated

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Belgrade (Serbia). Franked 40.000 rub (2x20.000 rub on Imperial stamps of 7 rub). Overrated

$200

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

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

$210

1920 KUBAN Registered letter sent from Primorsko-Akhtarskaya stanitsa (Kuban Region) to Moscow. Franked single stamp of 10 rub (overprinted on 15kop). Corresponds to current rate for ordinary mail. Rare cancellation

1920 KUBAN Registered letter sent from Primorsko-Akhtarskaya stanitsa (Kuban Region) to Moscow. Franked single stamp of 10 rub (overprinted on 15kop). Corresponds to current rate for ordinary mail. Rare cancellation

$170

1918 FOREIGN FORCES IN RUSSIA. Postcard with a picture of Solovetsky Monastery monks sent from British Army Post office P.B.2 in Murmansk, 22.01.1919 to England. Oval mark of Military Censor X6. Scarce

1918 FOREIGN FORCES IN RUSSIA. Postcard with a picture of Solovetsky Monastery monks sent from British Army Post office P.B.2 in Murmansk, 22.01.1919 to England. Oval mark of Military Censor X6. Scarce

$190

1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Chita sent to Petrograd, franked with 6x70 rub RSFSR with Far Eastern Republic overprints 2kop of gold (Vladivostok issue) on the reverse. Corresponds to the current tariff. Red postmark of Petrograd on arrival

1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Chita sent to Petrograd, franked with 6x70 rub RSFSR with Far Eastern Republic overprints 2kop of gold (Vladivostok issue) on the reverse. Corresponds to the current tariff. Red postmark of Petrograd on arrival

$275