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  • Lot# : 3294 Finland

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    8 penni black on green in a horizontal pair used with single 40 p. pale carmine on rose paper on 1874 cover to Switzerland, the adhesives tied by Travelling Post Office FINSKA JERNVAGENS POST KUPE EXPED / No. 4 datestamps in blue (17/5). Further repeated strike above and St. Petersburg transit cds (May 6, Julian calendar) in black on reverse with Lichtensteig (May 21) arrival cds. Some minor staining to envelope and with pencil graffiti on reverse but a rare and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF