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  • Lot# : 1889 Russia

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    1916: Russia 10 k. blue used on cover to London tied by Moscow cds (April 22), Censored on despatch with circulaar cachet (No. 60) in violet with Reseal label on reverse. Delivered in London nearly four months later with two line "PART OF MAIL CAPTURED / BY GERMANS AND DELAYED" in violet, with company's arrival handstamp on obverse (Aug 29) in violet. As the Germans made no significant land advances at this period, it is probable this mail was captured at sea.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF