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Lot# 1391 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1391 Russia

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    1833/37: Group of three entire letters sent from Odessa and St. Petersburg, respectively to the Jewellery J. F. Bautte in Geneva, despatch datestamps on reverse and front, "R" meaning Russland and "Russie." added in Berlin, reverse with GENEVE arrival datestamps. An interesting correspondence showing the good reputation of Swiss jewellery and watch making in Russia, the senders being part of the Russian high society with General Lev Naryshkin (1785-1846), Baron Louis Borchard de Heeckeren, the Dutch ambassador in St. Petersburg, and Count Alexander Grigorovich Kushelov-Bezborodko (1800-1855).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF