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Lot# 1222 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 1222 Russia

    1898 (Oct 1): German South West Africa 10 pf. red reply half of postal stationery card, sent back from St. Petersburg to Swakopmund with Arms 4 kop. red and truncated 7 k. blue paying the registration rate of 10 kopeks (the card was carried free of postage).  Violet registration cachet of despatch and Swakopmund arrival (Feb 15) at lower left. A most unusual usage and destination.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF