cover -- 1902 (Aug.) 3k. grey-green (S.21) on reverse of 1903 (July) envelope to Jonkoping, Sweden and re-addressed, tied by Zemstvo c.d.s. , showing two arrival c.d.s. adjacent and bearing, on front, Russia Arms 1k. (3) and 7k. neatly cancelled by origin c.d.s., some faint toning and a central vertical crease affects the Zemstvo. A remarkable destination and possibly the only known Zemstvo cover addressed to Sweden. Photo.

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cover -- 1902 (Aug.) 3k. grey-green (S.21) on reverse of 1903 (July) envelope to Jonkoping, Sweden and re-addressed, tied by Zemstvo c.d.s. , showing two arrival c.d.s. adjacent and bearing, on front, Russia Arms 1k. (3) and 7k. neatly cancelled by origin c.d.s., some faint toning and a central vertical crease affects the Zemstvo. A remarkable destination and possibly the only known Zemstvo cover addressed to Sweden. Photo.

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