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1884 Ostashkov Zemstvo (Tver Province), Сover from Ostashkov to Kititsy (Ostashkov District) in Samushkinsk Volost Administration, franked with 3k (Ostashkov, type "E" by Baughman, right imperf margin), canceled by violet oval "З.П." Ostashkov zemstvo postmark. One of only 3 known examples. Extremely rare

Russia & Soviet Union / Zemstvo
Catalog: Schmidt 2а
Condition: Used.
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George Werbizky's Zemstvo Collection
Auction 57
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United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

Outstanding selection of rare Zemstvo stamps and postal history, assembled over decades, including the World's finest collection of postmarks. Catalog numbers are based on the Schmidt Handbook. Catalog values are taken from Stamps of the Zemstvo Posts of Russia 1866–1919 by Gurevich, Poltorak, and Strebulaev (the Large Zemstvo Catalogue), as well as the Solovyev Catalogue. The auction is currently being prepared, with new lots added weekly.

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1916 (5 Dec) Shadrinsk Zemstvo (Perm Province), Cover from district via Shadrinsk to Odessa, franked with 3k (Shadrinsk), canceled by black circular "ШАДРИНСКАЯ ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА" (ШГ6) Shadrinsk zemstvo postmark and 10k (Russian Empire), canceled by "ШАДРИНСК ПЕРМ." circular imperial post postmark December 7, 1916 transit postmark. Transferred from the zemstvo post December 7, 1916 in imperial post Shadrinsk and transferred by the imperial post from Shadrinsk to Odessa. Arrived in Odessa 11 Dec 1916
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$150
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$100
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$150
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$150
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$150
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1910 (11 Apr) Griazovets Zemstvo (Vologda Province), Postcard from Penza to Paltsevo (Griazovets district), franked with 3k (Russian Empire) canceled by black oval Penza Railway Post Office postmark and 2k (Griazovets), canceled by black circular "ГРЯЗОВЕЦКАЯ ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА" (ШГ1а) April 14, 1914 Griazovets zemstvo postmark. Received by the imperial post April 14, 1914 in Griazovets, transit postmark, transferred to the zemstvo post on April 14, 1914
$150
Pskov Zemstvo-style Picture Postcard, Philatelic fabrication
Pskov Zemstvo-style Picture Postcard, Philatelic fabrication
$1
1910 (26 Nov) Ostrov Zemstvo (Pskov Province), Registered cover from Puporevo (Ostrov District) to Ostrov "District Court in Ostrov", franked with a pair of 3k (Ostashkov), canceled by violet oval "ОСТPOВСКАЯ УѢЗДНАЯ/ ЗЕМСКАЯ УПРАВА" (ШГ5) Ostrov zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front
1910 (26 Nov) Ostrov Zemstvo (Pskov Province), Registered cover from Puporevo (Ostrov District) to Ostrov "District Court in Ostrov", franked with a pair of 3k (Ostashkov), canceled by violet oval "ОСТPOВСКАЯ УѢЗДНАЯ/ ЗЕМСКАЯ УПРАВА" (ШГ5) Ostrov zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front
$350
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$250
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