Registered cover from Azerbaijan to Switzerland.1923

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TRANSCAUCASIA FEDERATED REPUBLICS, 1923, registered cover to Switzerland, franked on reverse with 35 kop star overprint, two pair 1r imperf (Sc 4,8) and pair Azerbaijan 500r / Sc 29) all tied by BAKU c.d.s.'s. Front shows Baku Registration label and reverse bears Baden / schweiz arrival c.d.s.


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