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

Russian Zemstvo (Rural Post) - Bogorodsk - Arms with Rhombuses

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1889 (March 14), entire wrapper from England addressed to zemstvo, franked by Queen Victoria ½p vermilion, tied by ”F.B.” (Foreign Branch) obliterator, two different Moscow transit markings and Bogorodsk Imperial PO date stamp on the back, zemstvo stamp of 1k light violet placed on reverse for local delivery, cancelled by ”14.MAR.89” postmark, F/VF and rare, ex- Faberge, Est. $2,000-$2,500, Schmidt #45