Lot 1020
1873 (20 Mar.) envelope from Helsinki to Vevey (3.4) via St. Petersburg (31.3), bearing 1866-74 20p & 40p (9, 10, Fa. 8 C3, 9 C3) cancelled Helsinki c.d.s., red Eydkuhnen-Bromberg "Aus Russland Franco" c.d.s. (1.4), red manuscript "2½" (Sgr.) credit to Prussia, intact red wax seal on reverse; stamps with few missing teeth, cover Very Fine. The 60 penni (15 kopek) represents a 4 penni convenience overpayment of the 56 penni rate to Switzerland.
Estimate 600 - 800
Expertization: 1995 L. Nielson Certificate.
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