German Levant - Bogorodsk Zemstvo 1890 (29 Dec) сombination cover, less than 5 recorded (Certificate)

Russia & Soviet Union / Zemstvo

Combination cover from the German post office in Constantinople (Levant) to Zuevskaya (Зуевслая) volost in the Bogorodsk district (Moscow province). Franked with one 1-Piaster on 20-Pf blue (Mi8 issued in 1889) and 5-Kopeks of Bogorodsk (Schmidt #62). Some spots and aging of the paper but a very rare exhibition cover (less than 5 recorded). With Bernard Furnon A.I.E.P. certificate

Condition: Schmidt #62

Type: Cover, Postal History

Lot sold:

$700

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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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