Lot 697
Russia 1860s-1950s postal history collection ‡
Stamps and Covers of the World Including the Hambledon Collection Part III | S26027
Auction: 17 & 18 November 2026, 10:30 GMT
Description
1860s-1950s postal history collection, with many on original dealers' cards, including 1870 entire letter from St. Petersbourg to England bearing 3k ‘V’ error of background for 5k (x2) and 20k with sender's cachet in blue at upper left and Russian despatch cds, Russia used in Poland, 1877 entire letter to Warsaw franked by 8kop grey & carmine, tied by Postal Wagon No 27 cds. Used in Ukraine, covers from Odesa, Russian Levant with covers to Constantinople, 1909 small envelope from Mosco of Silesia, 1908 ‘McCormick’ advertising envelope to USA and assorted loose stamps with postmark interest. Mixed condition with fine, a lot with much retail and study potential.
