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1894 (26 Jul) Pskov Zemstvo (Pskov Province), Registered cover from Pogorelki-Kopti (Pskov District) to Pskov "District Zemstvo Board", franked with 3k and 5k (Pskov), canceled by "ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА ПСКОВCК. УѢЗД." Pskov zemstvo postmark (ШГ6) and on front "УѢЗД. ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА / ПСКОВ" July 27, 1894 Pskov zemstvo postmark (ШГ5). Handwritten notes "Заказное - Registered" on front. EX.FABERGE

Russia & Soviet Union / Zemstvo
Catalog: Schmidt 13, 15
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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1899 (25 ?) Osa Zemstvo (Perm Province), Сover from district to Osa, franked with 2k (Osa), canceled by blue oval "ОСИНСКАЯ ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА" (ШГ2) Osa zemstvo postmark
1899 (25 ?) Osa Zemstvo (Perm Province), Сover from district to Osa, franked with 2k (Osa), canceled by blue oval "ОСИНСКАЯ ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА" (ШГ2) Osa zemstvo postmark
$250
1883 (29 Aug) Podolsk Zemstvo (Moscow Province), Money arrival notification (Official summons) from Podolsk Imperial Post Office to Krasnaya Pakhra "Volost Administration" for money transfer of 4r to Deribryukhovo (Podolsk district), Type – Postal, printed on grey paper, franked with 5k (Podolsk), canceled by handwritten cross pen lines postmark (РГ1)
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$350
1909 (27 Jun) Poltava Zemstvo (Poltava Province), Philatelic registered cover, franked with 10k (Poltava), canceled by black rectangular "ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА ПОЛТАВСКАГО УѢЗДА" (ШГ1) Poltava zemstvo postmark. Pink boxed "ЗАКАЗНОЕ / № / Полтавская Земская Почта" (ШС1) registration cachet on top left, additional violet circular "ЧУТОВО ОТД. ЗЕМСКОЙ ПОЧТЫ" (ШГМ1) Chutovo zemstvo (money packet) postmark
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$100
1898 (Jun) Orgeev Zemstvo (Bessarabia Province), Cover from Gordinești (Orgeev District) to Orgeev District Zemstvo Board for Peasant Affairs in Orgeev, franked with two single 3k (Orgeev Zemstvo, left stamp typ. B "white dot"), canceled by blue circular "ШТЕМПЕЛЬ/ОРГѢЕВ. ЗЕМСК. ПОЧТЫ" postmark with six-pointed star and "16" in center (ШГ1, 16th branch)
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$300
1890 (9 Apr) Bogorodsk Zemstvo (Moscow Province), Cover from Bogorodsk to Aristov pogost (Bogorodsk District), franked with 1k (Bogorodsk), canceled by black circular "БОГОРОДСКАЯ / 12 Apr 1890 / УЕЗД. ЗЕМ. УПР." (ШГ1) Bogorodsk zemstvo postmark. Received by the imperial post 9 April 1890 in Bogorodsk, transferred to the zemstvo post on 12 April 1890
1890 (9 Apr) Bogorodsk Zemstvo (Moscow Province), Cover from Bogorodsk to Aristov pogost (Bogorodsk District), franked with 1k (Bogorodsk), canceled by black circular "БОГОРОДСКАЯ / 12 Apr 1890 / УЕЗД. ЗЕМ. УПР." (ШГ1) Bogorodsk zemstvo postmark. Received by the imperial post 9 April 1890 in Bogorodsk, transferred to the zemstvo post on 12 April 1890
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1888 (6 Oct) Bogorodsk Zemstvo (Moscow Province), Cover from Kasimov (Ryazan Province) to Bogorodsk, franked with 7k (Russian Empire) canceled by Kasimov postmark and 5k (Bogorodsk), canceled by black circular "БОГОРОДСКАЯ / УЕЗД. ЗЕМ. УПР." (ШГ1) October 11, 1888 Bogorodsk zemstvo postmark
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1890 (18 Jul) Dankov Zemstvo (Ryazan Province), Cover postal stationery from St. Petersburg to Surki (Dankov District), franked with 7k imprinted stamp (Russian Empire), canceled by black St. Petersburg mute postmark. Transited through Moscow with black circular July 19, 1890 postmark on reverse and Dankov imperial post with black circular "ДАНКОВЪ РЯЗАН.Г. / ПОЧТОВО ТЕЛЕГР.КОНТ." July 20, 1890 postmark on reverse
1890 (18 Jul) Dankov Zemstvo (Ryazan Province), Cover postal stationery from St. Petersburg to Surki (Dankov District), franked with 7k imprinted stamp (Russian Empire), canceled by black St. Petersburg mute postmark. Transited through Moscow with black circular July 19, 1890 postmark on reverse and Dankov imperial post with black circular "ДАНКОВЪ РЯЗАН.Г. / ПОЧТОВО ТЕЛЕГР.КОНТ." July 20, 1890 postmark on reverse
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1890 (22 May) Bogorodsk Zemstvo (Moscow Province), Cover from district to Shalovo (Bogorodsk District) "Volost Administration", franked with 10k (Bogorodsk), canceled by black circular "БОГОРОДСКАЯ / УЕЗД. ЗЕМ. УПР." (ШГ1) Bogorodsk zemstvo postmark
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1911 (24 Dec) Kotelnich Zemstvo (Viatka Province), Registered cover from Smertinsk volost (Kotelnich District) to Smertinsk (Kotelnich District) "Volost Court", franked with 5k (Kotelnich), canceled by black circular " ПОЧТА КОТЕЛЬНИЧЕСКОЙ ЗЕМСКОЙ УПРАВЫ" (ШГ5) Kotelnich zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front
$120
1911 (19 May) Pskov Zemstvo (Pskov Province), Registered сover from Bolshoye Zagorye (Pskov District) to Pskov "District Assembly", franked with a 1k and 10k (Pskov), canceled by blue "ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА ПСКОВCК. УѢЗДА." Pskov zemstvo postmark (ШГ13). Handwritten notes "Заказное - Registered" on front
1911 (19 May) Pskov Zemstvo (Pskov Province), Registered сover from Bolshoye Zagorye (Pskov District) to Pskov "District Assembly", franked with a 1k and 10k (Pskov), canceled by blue "ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА ПСКОВCК. УѢЗДА." Pskov zemstvo postmark (ШГ13). Handwritten notes "Заказное - Registered" on front
$120
1914 (10 Jan) Solikamsk Zemstvo (Perm Province), Registered cover from Ivanovsk volost (Solikamsk District) via Chermoz Factory (Solikamsk District) to Solikamsk, franked with 5k (Solikamsk), canceled by violet oval «Соликам. Зем. почта / ЗАВ. ЧЕРМОЗЪ» (ШГК8) postmark. Handwritten "Заказное" registration marking on front
1914 (10 Jan) Solikamsk Zemstvo (Perm Province), Registered cover from Ivanovsk volost (Solikamsk District) via Chermoz Factory (Solikamsk District) to Solikamsk, franked with 5k (Solikamsk), canceled by violet oval «Соликам. Зем. почта / ЗАВ. ЧЕРМОЗЪ» (ШГК8) postmark. Handwritten "Заказное" registration marking on front
$150
1901 (14 Jul) Kadnikov Zemstvo (Vologda Province), Cover from district to Kadnikov "District Council", franked with 3k (Kadnikov), canceled by black rectangular "КАДНИКОВ З. П." (ШГ6) Kadnikov zemstvo postmark
1901 (14 Jul) Kadnikov Zemstvo (Vologda Province), Cover from district to Kadnikov "District Council", franked with 3k (Kadnikov), canceled by black rectangular "КАДНИКОВ З. П." (ШГ6) Kadnikov zemstvo postmark
$120
1882-85s, Orgeev Zemstvo (Bessarabia Province), Cover from Girishen (Orgeev District) to Orgeev "District Zemstvo Board", franked with a pair of 3k (Orgeev), canceled by blue circular "ШТЕМПЕЛЬ/ОРГѢЕВ. ЗЕМСК. ПОЧТЫ" Orgeev zemstvo postmark with six-pointed star and "16" in center (ШГ1, 16th branch). Red wax seal on reverse
1882-85s, Orgeev Zemstvo (Bessarabia Province), Cover from Girishen (Orgeev District) to Orgeev "District Zemstvo Board", franked with a pair of 3k (Orgeev), canceled by blue circular "ШТЕМПЕЛЬ/ОРГѢЕВ. ЗЕМСК. ПОЧТЫ" Orgeev zemstvo postmark with six-pointed star and "16" in center (ШГ1, 16th branch). Red wax seal on reverse
$250
1883 (16 Jul) Bugulma Zemstvo (Samara Province), Cover from district to Bugulma, franked with 2k (Bugulma Zemstvo) canceled by blue oval "БУГУЛЬМИНСКАЯ / ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА" (ШГ1) Bugulma zemstvo postmark
1883 (16 Jul) Bugulma Zemstvo (Samara Province), Cover from district to Bugulma, franked with 2k (Bugulma Zemstvo) canceled by blue oval "БУГУЛЬМИНСКАЯ / ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА" (ШГ1) Bugulma zemstvo postmark
$500
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
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
1911 (2 Feb) Kotelnich Zemstvo (Viatka Province), Registered cover from district to Smertinsk (Kotelnich District) "Volost Court", franked with 5k (Kotelnich), canceled by black circular " ПОЧТА КОТЕЛЬНИЧЕСКОЙ ЗЕМСКОЙ УПРАВЫ" (ШГ5) Kotelnich zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front. Red wax seal (intact) on reverse
1911 (2 Feb) Kotelnich Zemstvo (Viatka Province), Registered cover from district to Smertinsk (Kotelnich District) "Volost Court", franked with 5k (Kotelnich), canceled by black circular " ПОЧТА КОТЕЛЬНИЧЕСКОЙ ЗЕМСКОЙ УПРАВЫ" (ШГ5) Kotelnich zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front. Red wax seal (intact) on reverse
$100
1887 Shatsk Zemstvo (Tambov Province), Cover from Peschan (Shatsk District) to Shatsk, franked with 3k (Shatsk), canceled by black "Зав:почт: В. Рябинскій" Shatsk zemstvo postmark. Red wax seal on reverse
1887 Shatsk Zemstvo (Tambov Province), Cover from Peschan (Shatsk District) to Shatsk, franked with 3k (Shatsk), canceled by black "Зав:почт: В. Рябинскій" Shatsk zemstvo postmark. Red wax seal on reverse
$250
1911-13s Kotelnich Zemstvo (Viatka Province), Registered cover from district to Smertinsk (Kotelnich District) "Volost Court", franked with 5k (Kotelnich), canceled by black circular " ПОЧТА КОТЕЛЬНИЧЕСКОЙ ЗЕМСКОЙ УПРАВЫ" (ШГ5) Kotelnich zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front
1911-13s Kotelnich Zemstvo (Viatka Province), Registered cover from district to Smertinsk (Kotelnich District) "Volost Court", franked with 5k (Kotelnich), canceled by black circular " ПОЧТА КОТЕЛЬНИЧЕСКОЙ ЗЕМСКОЙ УПРАВЫ" (ШГ5) Kotelnich zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front
$100
1911 (11 Nov) Kotelnich Zemstvo (Viatka Province), Registered cover from district to Smertinsk (Kotelnich District) "Volost Court", franked with 5k (Kotelnich), canceled by black circular " ПОЧТА КОТЕЛЬНИЧЕСКОЙ ЗЕМСКОЙ УПРАВЫ" (ШГ5) Kotelnich zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front
1911 (11 Nov) Kotelnich Zemstvo (Viatka Province), Registered cover from district to Smertinsk (Kotelnich District) "Volost Court", franked with 5k (Kotelnich), canceled by black circular " ПОЧТА КОТЕЛЬНИЧЕСКОЙ ЗЕМСКОЙ УПРАВЫ" (ШГ5) Kotelnich zemstvo postmark. Handwritten note "Заказное / Registered" on the front
$100
Penza Zemstvo-style Picture Postcard, Philatelic fabrication
Penza Zemstvo-style Picture Postcard, Philatelic fabrication
$1
1894 (10 Oct) Bogorodsk Zemstvo (Moscow Province), Cover from Moscow to Bogorodsk "District Zemstvo Board", franked with 7k (Russian Empire) canceled by black circular Moscow mute postmark and with 4k (Bogorodsk Zemstvo) canceled by violet "БОГОРОДСКАЯ / УЕЗД. ЗЕМ. УПР." (ШГ1) October 12, 1894 Bogorodsk zemstvo postmark. Received by the imperial post October 10, 1894 in Bogorodsk, transit postmark, transferred to the zemstvo post on October 12, 1894
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$250
1910 (19 Sep) Kadnikov Zemstvo (Vologda Province), Cover, franked on reverse with 3k (Kadnikov), canceled by black handwritten cross (РГ1) and violet oval "КАДНИКОВЪ / ЗЕМСКАЯ ПОЧТА" (ШГ7), Kadnikov zemstvo postmark
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$50