Rev. L.L. Tann Collection of Imperial Russia
December 3, 2008
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #5176 RUSSIA Russian Ship Mail 1914 (5.8) picture postcard franked with 4k Romanov, written by a Danish worker in Vladivostok to Copenhagen. The War, which started two days earlier, cut off Russia from Europe. This card was put on board a ship leaving Vladivostok for Japan, where the "Paquebot" cachet was applied. At Tsuruga, the card was postmarked 20.8.14, went across Japan to Yokohama (28.8) and from there to America and Denmark. This postcard traveled nearly three-quarters of the way round the world, some toning and corner creases, fine  | Price Realized $700.00 |
