FRANCE-Russia, 1873 cover, franked with pair 5c green and pair 40c orange Ceres issues, underpaying the 1 Franc letter rate to Russia, via Austria. Stamps tied by GC 2656 lozenges, with NICE cds. alongside. Front shows red AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT handstamp, scarce F / 29 exchange marking under the Franco-Austrian Convention, blue manuscript “28” kreuzer Austrian debit, ODESSA transit, plus red KHARKOV arrival cds. and small violet “30” kopek postage due handstamp. A very rare cover with colourful franking and an interesting array of postal markings. Yvert No. 38,53. Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF (via Philasearch.com: 15 Harmers Auction SA - item 9267-A12-118)
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