Lot
983 
Russia, Zemstvos, Ardatov-Nizhimni Novgorod Govt., 1878 5k red, imperf (Schmidt 2), large margins showing framelines on all sides, attractively tied by ornamental blue "Ardatov, 11 Map. 85" cds on 1885 cover locally addressed; light stain at left, reduced slightly at top, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Fabergé; with 2000 B.P.A. certificate. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.