Lot 30551 – Kolomna: 1880 Envelope sent locally franked with 5k red (type 5) cancelled by pen cross

Kolomna: 1880 Envelope sent locally franked with 5k red (type 5) cancelled by pen cross, with intact wax seal on reverse, fine and very rare, ex Fabergé, cert. Dr.Greis (2005) which states « Kolomna Zemstvo covers are very rare, especially those with stamps of the early period. A great rarity (RRR)! » (Cherrystone Feb 2012 lot 1217 sold US$4’500) (Ch. 3).