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Lot# 1195 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 1195 Russia

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    1765: Entire letter from St. Petersburg (November 4) addressed to Bordeaux, France, struck with straight line "ST. PETERSBOVRG" despatch handstamp (42 x 2.5 mm.) in black (Dobin 0.01a) - the first year of usage of this rare cancellation. Curved "MASEYCK" transit in black and charged on arrival (Nov 18) at 36 décimes due to pay; the letter docketed as replied on 11 January 1766. A remarkable entire showing the first postmark of Russia - one of the great rarities of classic Russian Postal History. Cert. Buchsbayew (2021).
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold