362 / März 2016

REPRINTS: 2-4 k., two values in different shades, plus four forgeries, good condition, some signed by Hofmann BPP

1866, Green Oval, green/red 2 k. without complete border and very close margin on bottom, pen cancellation on a short note to the Ronneburg Pastorate, back flap missing and small tears, but otherwise in perfect condition, a very rare cover

1871, Green Oval, 2 k. red/green without green border, with pen cancellation and cds., in combination with Russian 1866 10 k. sienna/light blue on cover to Fellin, a major void in the letter on the left side, also some tears and folds, not a common letter

1884, 2 K. gray-black/red/green with pen cancel on cover, slightly mottled, otherwise without faults

2 k. gray-black/red/green as additional franking on a 4 k. Russian postal stationery card to Kleinhüningen/Switzerland, then forwarded to Bad Cleve, minimal foxing, otherwise without fault, very rare  

1884/94, Wenden coat of arms 2 k. tied by cds. "STOCKMANSDORF" to Russia postal stationery 3k. to Riga, few folds, otherwise fine

1884/94, Wenden coat of arms 2  k. tied by manuscript to Russia postal stationery envelope 7k. to Dorpat, slight toning at right, otherwise fine

2 k. gray-black/red/green pen cancellation on letter within the Wenden District, good condition