Constantinople - Kharkov Zemstvo 1893 (3 Aug) cover to Aksyutovka village sent via Odessa, Russian Levante

Russia & Soviet Union / Zemstvo

"1893 (3 Aug) Cover from Constantinople to Aksyutovka village, district of Kharkov, franked with Russian Levant 10k numeral, tied by Ropit cds, sent via Odessa and Kharkov, with 5k added to pay for local delivery, tied by Zemstvo postmark. Clear handstamp ""Russian Ilyinsky skete on Mount Athos"" on thу backside."

Type: Cover, Postal History

Lot sold:

$400

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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #15

Auction 15

April 27 - 30, 2021

United States , Lake Oswego , Oregon

A colossal collection with the rarest covers and stamps from a very short period of Russia in the First World War. A part of Arnold Levin's collection. This area of collecting is rightfully considered the least explored in Russian philately. Such auctions are extremely rare. Don't miss the opportunity to add unique historical items to your collection.

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Postal History of Russia, Part 1 + Israel Interim

Lots 1001 - 1379

Closed on Apr 27

Postal History of Russia, Part 2: Censorship

Lots 1439 - 1839

Closed on Apr 28

The Big Zemstvo Auction: Don Olson Collection (Stamps)

Lots 2000 - 2533

Closed on Apr 29

The Big Zemstvo Auction: Don Olson Collection (Covers)

Lots 2534 - 2765

Closed on Apr 30

Russian Mute Postmarks: A. Levin Part of Collection

Lots 3000 - 3264

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