386th Auction

15 kr. brown, tied by cds. “FIUME” to underfranked cover from the second weight step to Livorno, handstamped “BOLLO INSUFF” and taxed accordingly 85 centesimi at destination, reverse transit “VENEZIA 27 FEB 72” and arrival boxed “LIVORNO 28 FEB 72”, some edge wear and toning, still an attractive and a most unusual usage

30 k. rose/green and 1 k. black/yellow, tied by cds “ODESSA 19 JUL. 1875” to small registered envelope addressed to a post director in Genova with framed “ZAKAZNOE” alongside, reverse cds “POSTAL WAGON N°47-48” 20 JUIL. 1875", 30 k. minor peripheral ink stain, still fine and scarce double weight step cover