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Russian Empire 1912 Postal Cover from Samarkand to Tsarskoe Selo

Name: Russian Empire 1912 Postal Cover from Samarkand to Tsarskoe Selo
Brand: Russian Empire

Russian Empire · 1912 ·

This is the backside of a postal cover sent on May 14, 1912, within the Russian Empire. It originated from Samarkand, a historic city in Central Asia (modern-day Uzbekistan), and was destined for Tsarskoe Selo, a former imperial residence near Saint Petersburg.

This cover provides a glimpse into the postal routes and administrative reach of the Russian Empire in the early 20th century, connecting distant parts of its vast territory just prior to World War I and the Russian Revolution.

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Themes

postal-history russian-empire geography

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$27

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

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.