1906 (5 Jan) cover international, from Kouvola, Grand Duchy of Finland (part of the Russian Empire), to Astoria, USA. The letter is franked with a 10k stamp and canceled with the Kouvola postmark. The letter arrived in Astoria on March 24, 1906. On the back of the envelope is an oval postmark "RECEIVED" and the envelope is sealed with a wax seal "MK."

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

Catalog: Zagorsky 76

Condition: Used.

Cover Postal History

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World

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