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IMPERIAL RUSSIA
Postage Stamps and Postal History
Lot # 849 | P
| 1892, rectangular imperforate essay of 7k in dark rose, unissued design with Imperial Crown at top and Coat of Arms in the middle, printed on thick paper, perfect quality, no gum as issued, VF and rare, the similar essay is listed in Standard Cat. #UD43, this and other numerous essays was not approved, because Postal Department decided not change design of stamps, Est. $1,500-$2,000 . |