Novgorod. 1899 (May 13), cover from zemstvo to Germany, franked by Arms stamp of 5k indigo blue, black, grayish green, red and gold (Chuchin #15, Schmidt #20), tied by grayish blue oval marking, upon arrival to Novgorod (May 14) uprated by Imperial stamp of 7k blue, which was insufficient for an International letter, handstamped ''T'' (Taxed) posted on front and ''8c'' due black endorsement on reverse, St. Petersburg (May 15) transit and Homburg ''29.5.99'' arrival ds on reverse, mostly VF, only a few covers from Novgorod zemstvo are recorded, this one is probably unique to the foreign destination, B. Furnon (AIEP) certificate, Est. $3,000-$4,000 (Image)

Zolotonosha. 1890, 2k green, yellow and black, ''block of 18'' with parts of adjoining stamps, containing eight couche and horizontal pair, NH, VF, Schmidt #4 var, Chuchin #4a, C.v. $574++ (Image)