1868-69 Two covers one an 1868 wrapper to Saxony franked with 1k, 3k and 10k from Riga, the other dated 1869 franked with 3k, 5k and 10k sent from Saint Petersburg to Amsterdam, all printed with horizontal laid paper, both very fine and fresh. (Image)

1875 (Aug 6) Cover to Florence franked with a strip of five and three singles from the the fifth issue Arms 1k black and yellow, tied to the reverse, with attractive circular embossed Russian postal label, arrival 22 Aug, an unusual and scarce configuration. (Image)