Lot 6171
1867, Fourth Issue 10 kreuzer green, Type I, in an emerald shade, in combination with Russia Coat of Arms 1865 3 kop. black & green and 10 kop. blue & brown, all tied by oval blue "D.D.S.G.-ODESSA-25/7" to piece with additional blue strike of Steamship handstamp "METTERNICH-19", sender's cachet on reverse flap. Despite some faults, a remarkable and very rare piece (Tchilinghirian states "no mixed frankings with Russia are known").
Provenance: The Emil Capellaro WIPA 2000 Court of Honour-Collection
Illustrated in Ferchenbauer Vol IV, page 786.
