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Lot# 6612 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6612 Russia

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    1861 (July 21): Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Moscow, bearing 1858 (Sept) 30 kop. lilac & green perf. 12½, a fresh and fine example, well embossed, tied by clear dotted circular '1' numeral of St. Petersburg. Obverse struck with matching "S. PETERBURG" despatch cds in red, reverse with Moscow arrival cds of the following day. Horizontal file fold away from the franking, reverse with wrinkles and tears, nevertheless an impressive triple rate cover, cert. Mikulski (1984).rnProvenance: Pavlovsk collection, Corinphila sale 92 (March 1996), lot 4508.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF