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1868 40P Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire, Folded Letter from Helsingborg to Kuopio, ANK Arrival Postmark

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1868 Folded letter from Helsingborg franked with 40P stamp Grand Duchy of Finland (perforation of the stamp with long tongue Michel Type C, Russika Roulette Serpentine Type III) to Kuopio Finland with ANK August 4th arrival postmark.

The FL was adressed to Herr Gustav Ranin (1825-1896). He was a prominent Finnish Wholesaler, shipowner and industrialist who played a major role in the developement of the city of Kuopio. 

 

Catalog: Michel 9 C x
Catalog value: $250+
Condition: Used. very fine, stamp with two torn tooth
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