Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities of the World, Part 2

Russian Zemstvo (Rural Post) - Bogorodsk - Coat of Arms in Oval

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1889 (March 14), entire wrapper from England addressed to zemstvo, franked by Queen Victoria 1/2p vermilion, tied by ”F.B.” (Foreign Branch) obliterator, two different Moscow transit markings and Bogorodsk Imperial PO date stamp on reverse, Arms with Rhombuses 1k violet applied for local delivery, cancelled by zemstvo ”14.MAR.89” postmark, F/VF and rare, ex-M. Liphschutz, Est. $2,000-$2,500, Schmidt #45