1858 10k perf.12 1/2 tied to wrapper by "NIZHNY NOVGOROD YARMARKA POSTAL DEPARTMENT 25 JULY" exhibition postmark, a very rare postmark of this famous fair that was only opened every July to sell up up to half the total production of export goods in Russia (Dobin records the usage of this hs in 1858). (Image)

1857-58 30k Arms on thick paper, mint hr, very fine and fresh example of this rarity, signed and cert. Ferchenbauer (1988) and signed Friedl, ex "Nikolai" (Mi. 4x). (Image)

1858 (Aug 18) Wrapper to Odessa with Chersona dateline (Italian) franked 1858 10k vert. pair perf.14 1/2-15 tied by "?55" numeral dotted circle, closed cover tear at top, some minor foxing and light horizontal fold, fine. (Image)