1923 GEORGIA. An envelope of registered letter sent from Tiflis city post office #4 of Soviet Georgia, 19.04.1923 to Paris (France). Rich franked with stamps: 14x20.000rub+15.000=295.000 rub (violet overprint type I). Higher than current rate of registered letter 250.000. Transit postmark of Moscow

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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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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 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

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

$150

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover of ordinary letter sent locally in Jelgawa, franked with a high-value set of Northern West Army stamps, cancelled with town cachet

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover of ordinary letter sent locally in Jelgawa, franked with a high-value set of Northern West Army stamps, cancelled with town cachet

$90

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

1920 GEORGIA Registered letter sent in Tìflis locally. Franked with a block of four 'Queen Tamara' 3 rub perforated stamps. In alignment with the current rate for registered local mail. Cancellation of the Georgian Republic's Independence

1920 GEORGIA Registered letter sent in Tìflis locally. Franked with a block of four 'Queen Tamara' 3 rub perforated stamps. In alignment with the current rate for registered local mail. Cancellation of the Georgian Republic's Independence

$100

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Registered postcard franked with pair of Northern West Army overprinted stamps for 40 kop (2x20 kop) sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Registered postcard franked with pair of Northern West Army overprinted stamps for 40 kop (2x20 kop) sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label

$50

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with full set of OKSA (Northern Army stamps) sent to Pskov, cancelled with FPO of Northern West Army. Handwritten mark of Narva on reverse

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with full set of OKSA (Northern Army stamps) sent to Pskov, cancelled with FPO of Northern West Army. Handwritten mark of Narva on reverse

$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 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

1923 AZERBAIJAN Cover of commercial registered letter sent abroad from Baku to Berlin (Germany). Franking on the reverse side with Azerbaijani overprinted stamps for 500.000 (4x25,000 rub, 2x100,000 rub and 200,000 rub) in alignment with the current tariff. Cancellation of Baku

1923 AZERBAIJAN Cover of commercial registered letter sent abroad from Baku to Berlin (Germany). Franking on the reverse side with Azerbaijani overprinted stamps for 500.000 (4x25,000 rub, 2x100,000 rub and 200,000 rub) in alignment with the current tariff. Cancellation of Baku

$150

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

1923 TRANSCAUCASIA An early ordinary letter sent from Sukhum to Berlin. Franked on reverse with 2x300.000 rub and 150.000 rub stamps. Corresponds to the current rate for an ordinary letter

1923 TRANSCAUCASIA An early ordinary letter sent from Sukhum to Berlin. Franked on reverse with 2x300.000 rub and 150.000 rub stamps. Corresponds to the current rate for an ordinary letter

$120

1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent internationally to Plzen (Bohemia, Czechoslovakia), franked with Imperial 20kop on 14kop and 'DVR' overprinted stamp. Corresponds to the current rate. Transit postmark of Shanghai on reverse

1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Cover of registered letter from Vladivostok sent internationally to Plzen (Bohemia, Czechoslovakia), franked with Imperial 20kop on 14kop and 'DVR' overprinted stamp. Corresponds to the current rate. Transit postmark of Shanghai on reverse

$140

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

1920 GEORGIA Cover of ordinary letter sent in Tìflis locally. Franked with a block of four 'St. George' 1 rub perforated stamps within the valid rate. Cancellation of the Georgian Republic's Independence

1920 GEORGIA Cover of ordinary letter sent in Tìflis locally. Franked with a block of four 'St. George' 1 rub perforated stamps within the valid rate. Cancellation of the Georgian Republic's Independence

$90

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

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Belgrade (Serbia). Single franking of 10,000 rub overprinted on 10piastres stamp of the Russian Levant. Inverted overprint of 10,000 rub stamp on cover. Scarce

1921 WRANGEL ARMY CAMP POST Cover of ordinary letter sent from Constantinople to Belgrade (Serbia). Single franking of 10,000 rub overprinted on 10piastres stamp of the Russian Levant. Inverted overprint of 10,000 rub stamp on cover. Scarce

$120

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Registered postcard franked with 70kop Northern Army stamp sent to Mitau, cancelled with the postmark of Jelgawa. Overprinted registration label in blue

1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Registered postcard franked with 70kop Northern Army stamp sent to Mitau, cancelled with the postmark of Jelgawa. Overprinted registration label in blue

$80

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 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

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 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Commercial cover of letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to Urbana, Illinois, USA. Franked with 2 imperforated stamps of Far Eastern Republic by 2kop Rare franking with a gap. Postmark upper franking 'CIRCULAR'. Corresponds to the current rate for mailing printed papers. Exhibition quality. RARE

1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Commercial cover of letter from Vladivostok sent abroad to Urbana, Illinois, USA. Franked with 2 imperforated stamps of Far Eastern Republic by 2kop Rare franking with a gap. Postmark upper franking 'CIRCULAR'. Corresponds to the current rate for mailing printed papers. Exhibition quality. RARE

$120

1920 SOUTHERN ARMY Money transfer form sent from Petrovsk (Dagestan) to Tankeevka, near Triozera (Kazan Province). Franked for 20 rub (4x5rub) 'United Russia' perforated stamps. Cancellations of Petrovsk and TRIOZERA on reverse

1920 SOUTHERN ARMY Money transfer form sent from Petrovsk (Dagestan) to Tankeevka, near Triozera (Kazan Province). Franked for 20 rub (4x5rub) 'United Russia' perforated stamps. Cancellations of Petrovsk and TRIOZERA on reverse

$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