1833, folded letter from St. Petersburg to Bordeaux, postmarked clear two-line "St. Petersburg/ 6 Aug 1833" with well struck "Tilsit/ 24. Aug" transit, red oval "4/ A.E.D" and red boxed "Prusse Par Vorrach" handstamps; on reverse are manuscript "12 - 109½" & (red) "15" ratings, along with a Bordeaux receiver, 6 Sept (partially drawn in); a choice, Extremely Fine cover.
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