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Lot# 1813 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1813 Russia

    1855 (Sept 30): Entire letter written by a shop-keeper at the 'Ville de Paris' on the Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg to Sentier, Switzerland, carried privately out of Russia during the Crimean War and mailed unpaid from Belgium with LIEGE datestamp in red-brown (Oct 20). Reverse with Sentier arrival (Oct 24) and charged '40' rappen due in red manuscript. A most unusual and interesting forwarded usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold