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Russia 1879 Moscow to Reval Cover with 8 kopecks Stamp

Name: Russia 1879 Moscow to Reval Cover with 8 kopecks Stamp
Brand: Russian Empire

Russian Empire · 1879 · 8 kopecks

A postal cover from July 1879, sent from Moscow to Reval (modern-day Tallinn, Estonia). It is franked with an 8 kopecks stamp, likely from the 1875-1882 definitive issue, used to cover the postal rate.

This cover provides a tangible record of postal communication within the vast Russian Empire during the late 19th century, connecting two significant cities and illustrating the period's postal services.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postal-history cover russia empire europe

Catalog Numbers

sg105

scott36

michel36

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.