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1871 (25 Oct) Cover within St. Petersburg (Russian Empire), franked with 5k (Russian Empire), tied by red circular 'С. ПЕТЕРБУРГЪ / ГОРОД. ПОЧТА.' postmark

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)

Interesting addressee: to the Secretary of the American Legation Eugene Schuyler, a prominent American diplomat, scholar, and writer. From 1870 to 1876, he served as Secretary of the American Legation in St. Petersburg. He is famous for being one of the first Americans to visit Central Asia. He was the first American translator of Ivan Turgenev and Leo Tolstoy

Catalog: Russika 19
Condition: Used.
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 58
October 12 - 26, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

A major auction showcasing exceptional rarities and distinguished collections. 9,570 lots of valuable stamps and postal history from around the world — a record-breaking auction and the largest sale in our history.

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