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1923 AZERBAIJAN Cover of ordinary letter sent abroad from Baku to Milano (Italy). Franking on the reverse side with Azerbaijani overprinted stamps of 4x15000 rub with the cancellation of Baku. Below the current tariff, because one stamp was missed

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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #46

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 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

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

$220

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

1918 FOREIGN FORCES IN RUSSIA. Military mail sent 05.11.1918 by an American soldier from the US Postal Agency in Siberia to Riddle (USA). Rectangular mark of Military Censorship. 4 cancellations known so far. RARE

1918 FOREIGN FORCES IN RUSSIA. Military mail sent 05.11.1918 by an American soldier from the US Postal Agency in Siberia to Riddle (USA). Rectangular mark of Military Censorship. 4 cancellations known so far. RARE

$250

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

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

$160

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover of registered letter franked with a block of four pair of Northern West Army overprinted stamps for 1.20 rub (4x10kop and 4x20kop) sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover of registered letter franked with a block of four pair of Northern West Army overprinted stamps for 1.20 rub (4x10kop and 4x20kop) sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label

$50

1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of commercial registered letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to New York (USA). Franked on reverse for 40kop (2x5kop+2x15kop). Pair of 5kop - imperforated Soviet overprinted stamps on RSFSR 10 rub issue. Corresponds to current rate for registered mail

1923 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of commercial registered letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to New York (USA). Franked on reverse for 40kop (2x5kop+2x15kop). Pair of 5kop - imperforated Soviet overprinted stamps on RSFSR 10 rub issue. Corresponds to current rate for registered mail

$240

1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Commercial cover of registered letter from Chita sent internationally to Blatnitsa (Chechoslovakia). Box type violet handstamp registration label. Franked on reverse with 20 kop (2x3 kop + 2x7 kop scarce rouletted). Corresponds to the current rate for registered letter. Transit postmark of Moscow

1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Commercial cover of registered letter from Chita sent internationally to Blatnitsa (Chechoslovakia). Box type violet handstamp registration label. Franked on reverse with 20 kop (2x3 kop + 2x7 kop scarce rouletted). Corresponds to the current rate for registered letter. Transit postmark of Moscow

$240

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

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Registered cover franked with a single Northern West Army stamp for 50kop sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Registered cover franked with a single Northern West Army stamp for 50kop sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label

$50

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

$110

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Address side of official letter franked with Northern Army stamps for the amount of 35kop sent to Revel, cancelled with FPO of Northern West Army. In align with current rate

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Address side of official letter franked with Northern Army stamps for the amount of 35kop sent to Revel, cancelled with FPO of Northern West Army. In align with current rate

$60

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

$50

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Bernadot to Lann (Zeytin Burnu, Istanbul). Franked 85,000 rub of Wrangel army overprints on stamps of Russian Empire with Ukrainian tridents overprints. Overrated

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Bernadot to Lann (Zeytin Burnu, Istanbul). Franked 85,000 rub of Wrangel army overprints on stamps of Russian Empire with Ukrainian tridents overprints. Overrated

$110

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

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

$30

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

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Tuzla. Franked 3x10.000 rub overprinted on 1kop Imperial stamp overprinted with trident

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Tuzla. Franked 3x10.000 rub overprinted on 1kop Imperial stamp overprinted with trident

$110

SOVIET LATVIA Registered postcard from Riga sent locally with Russian Republic First issue 35kop and 70kop stamps. Private revolutionary overprint on Imperial Coat of Arms

SOVIET LATVIA Registered postcard from Riga sent locally with Russian Republic First issue 35kop and 70kop stamps. Private revolutionary overprint on Imperial Coat of Arms

$70

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with a full set of Northern West Army stamps for 55kop sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa cachet

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with a full set of Northern West Army stamps for 55kop sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa cachet

$50

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

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

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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

$275

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

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 mail sent from stanitsa Dondukovskaya (Kuban Region) to Moscow. Franked with stamp of 10 rub (overprinted on 15kop) and pairs of overprinted 2x25kop, 2x50kop, 2x75kop, 2x1 rub = total of 14,90 rub overrated. Arrival postmark of Moscow on reverse

1920 KUBAN Registered mail sent from stanitsa Dondukovskaya (Kuban Region) to Moscow. Franked with stamp of 10 rub (overprinted on 15kop) and pairs of overprinted 2x25kop, 2x50kop, 2x75kop, 2x1 rub = total of 14,90 rub overrated. Arrival postmark of Moscow on reverse

$275