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  • Lot# : 1092 Italy

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    1825 (Feb6): Cover from St. Petersburg sent registered to Colonel R. Winspeare, ADC to the Grand Duke Michael of Russia in Naples, struck with poor St. Petersburg despatch cds in black and prepaid 18 silver kopeks as far as the Austrian border. Manuscript "Lemberg ##" at top to denote registration in red crayon with "Russie." handstamp applied at Krakow in black (Van der Linden fig. 2470, possibly earliest recorded use). Reverse with VENEZIA / 2 MAR transit in red and Napoli arrival in red (March 9), where charged 60 grana to pay upon receipt. A scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold