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  • Lot# : 5249 Russia

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    1857: 10 kop. brown & blue, imperforate, a single example of deep colour with large margins all round, used on 1858 cover from Gapsal (Haapsalu, Estonia) to Arrohoff endorsed "Über Dorpat & Uddern" at base, neatly tied by boxed and dated "GAPSAL / 8 APR 1858" in black. Reverse with framed "Received in Dorpat / 14 April) datestamp in black. Wax seal removed from reverse and the envelope with peripheral edge wear and closed tear away from the superb adhesive and of fine appearance. Recorded in the G. Craveri "Census of the 10 Kopeck Imperforate Stamp of Russia" on page 69. A rare cover with just two covers recorded from Haapsalu. Cert. Buchsbayew (2024).rnProvenance: Collection Lipschutz, Harmers SA, Lugano, sale III, 19 Feb 1994, lot 2027.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF