Lot
488 
Korea, 1902 Mixed Franking Registered Cover from Seoul to St. Petersburg, Russia. Front and reverse franked with 11 issues and endorsed "Affranchie par 16 timbres" to prevent pilfering, all tied by "Seoul, Coree, 2 Jun, 02" cds's, front with registry and return receipt boxed handstamps, reverse with "Chemulpo" and "Shang - Hai, China" French P.O. transit cds's, routed most likely via Marseille and Paris with additional Granitsa (Government Radomsk) transit and St. Petersburg entry & receiving cds's, cover open at sides for display, Very Fine, a spectacular 11-color mixed franking and usage to Russia. Scott No. 6-8+10+17+18+23-27 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,300