Pre-Philatelic Mailings. 1803-05, two accompanying notes (Zapiska) for delivery letters and parcels from Porkhov to Polotsk and from Toropets to St. Petersburg, these notes were handed over to a postman along with delivery correspondences, in addition postal receipt of 1801, mostly VF and scarce (Image)

Pre-Philatelic Mailings. 1820, entire letter from Italy to Derpt (now - Tartu, Estonia), sent with postage expected to be paid by addressee, black 4-line marking reads ''Collect port charges from Italy to Radzivilov and weight charges to Derpt, transfer to Brody Pochtamt by silver 12kop'', blurry black Mitava postmark, usual folds and minor soiling, F/VF and very scarce (Image)