378. Auktion

1765, "ST. PETERSBOVRG", the first type hand stamp, superb strike on entire letter, dated inside October 4th 1765, via Prussia and "MASEYCK" to Bordeaux. An extremely rare usage of this elusive handstamp in the first year of it's introduction and the earliest recorded letter with a Russian handstamp send abroad . Certificate Buchsbayev (2021) (Dobin 0.01a)

1819 (ca.), lettersheet from Odessa to Spain, transported by Forwarding Agent "HAUSNER & VIOLLAND IN BRODY" and posted with oval "BRODY IN GALIZIEN" with adjacent red "AUTRICHE PAR HUNIGUE" and "L.A."; fine and scarce

1855, entire letter from Odessa to Constantinople, dated inside "1 Feb (?) 1855)", posted with oval hand stamp "ODESSA" without date and endorsed "Voie de Vienne", due to the naval blockade during the Crimean War, with transit mark "WIEN 21/6" on reverse. On front and reverse rated "18", crossed out on front and changed into a final postage due of "6.30/2.20" piastres. A nice and rare letter. Certificate Hitzler (2016)

1826, small entire letter from Madrid to St. Petersburg, Russia, struck on front with clear "ESPAGNE PAR BAYONNE"; verx fine and rare