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1928 (18 Jan) A simple letter from Novosibirsk. Franked with 10k and 18k stamps, canceled with the Novosibirsk postmark. The envelope is branded Montgomery Ward & Co.. Probably an international letter addressed to Montgomery Ward & Co. (an American corporation engaged in mail order sales). The postmark for the place of receipt is missing.

Russia & Soviet Union / Soviet Union (1923-1940)
Catalog: Zagorsky 85, 89
Condition: Used.
Cover Postal History
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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

Auction presents an exceptional selection of highly specialized collections - Germany, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, China, Mongolia, and The World.

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