Wenden 1893 (Oct) cover of a letter addressed from inside the district to Berlin

Russia & Soviet Union / Zemstvo

Wenden cover of a letter addressed from inside the district to Berlin (Prussia). Franked with 2K local stamp of Wenden. Franked with 2K black, red and yellowish-green local stamp (Schmidt #18) cancelled by pen cross, Imperial 10K blue cancelled by Wenden cds (??.10.1893), arrival mark of Berlin. Beautiful cover with a coloured coat of arms of a count on reverse.

Condition: Schimdt #18

Type: Cover, Postal History

Lot sold:

$80

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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

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Russian Mute Postmarks: A. Levin Part of Collection

Lots 3000 - 3264

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