cover 1863 5K. Adhesive for the Town Posts of St. Petersburg and Moscow, two examples on 1863 (11 Nov.) envelope to Paris, both tied by St. Petersburg c.d.s. in black and by firm's handstamp in blue, the right adhesive additionally tied by unframed "PD" handstamp in red; reverse showing similar despatch c.d.s. in red and black. A superb and rare franking used in the correct period and most unusual to an overseas destination