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1872 (21 Jul) International letter sheet from Berdyansk (Russian Empire) to Loano (Italy), franked with 20k (Russian Empire), canceled by black circular Berdyansk postmark, violet oval 'ФРАНКИРОВАНО' - 'PAID' cachet, black 'P.D.' (Paid to Destination) cachet, manuscript red transit credit payment notation '23'. Via Odessa July 27, 1872, via Wien August 10, 1872. Arrive in Loano August 13, 1872

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 21
Catalog value: $250
Condition: Used.
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
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