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  • Lot# : 3159 Finland

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    10 kop. carmine on wide laid paper, a fine used example with ample margins on all sides, used on 1859 cover to Riga tied by both manuscript pen cross and index number '2' and by low boxed KARIS datestamp (Dec 9) in black, with repeated fine strike alongside. Reverse with Riga cyrillic arrival datestamp (3/12, Julian calendar) in black. Fresh and most attractive cover. Cert. Gummesson (1997) Mi 2y = € 8'000/Facit = 16'000 skr.

    Provenance: Collection 'Sibelius', Corinphila sale 135 (April 2003), lot 1105.
     
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF