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1875 (11 Dec) International letter sheet from Riga (Russian Empire) to London (Great Britain), franked with 8k (Russian Empire), canceled by black circular Riga railway postmark 'РИЖСКОЕ П.О. РИЖСКО-ДИНАБУРГСКОЙ Ж. Д.' Red circular 'LONDON PAID 27 DE 75' postmark. Arrive in London December 27, 1875

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

Unlisted variety: 'plus' below the tail

Catalog: Russika 30
Condition: Used.
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
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