Kossoy Collection of Poland; U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
September 11-13, 2012
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #2275 POLAND Russian Stamps used in Poland 1899 (27 Dec) cover to Dresden, franked with a German 10 Pfennig adhesive, tied by "Warszawa 1 Eksped" departure in Cyrillic letters, another "Warszawa 4 Exped" alongside, with a transit pmk on back, arriving in Dresden on 9th January, 1890. While there is no explanation for a German stamp used in Warszawa, several possibilities arise. In 1889, new types of Russian definitives (4k, 10k, 20k and 1r) were introduced for foreign correspondence. In addition, new postal rates went into effect. The rate for a 15gr letter abroad was increased from 7k to 10k. An inexperienced postal clerk may have confused a 10pf German adhesive for a 10k Russian stamp on a letter which in fact passed unchallenged through two post offices and arrived safely in Germany. While a philatelic curiosity, we are not aware of any others, filing folds and some cover wear, possibly unique  | Price Realized $900.00 |
