LYKSETH-SCHJERVEN, MAGNA. 1874-1949

RUSSIA/CRETE. Cover from The Russian Empire sphere of administration on Crete postmarked RETHYMNON, with additional postage applied, sent via Russian Post Offices in The Turkish Empire at Constantinople and then on to Moscow, backstamped, MOCKBA 18 VIII 1899. Fascinating cover. The odd wrinkle here and there, light staining at back, else pleasing condition with generally crisp postmarks.

MATTIOLIUS. Originalt håndkolorert tresnitt av planten Lycopsis loniceri, fra Italia anno 1570. Ikke synfart utenfor rammen. Sertifikat påklebet på baksiden fra Damms Antikvariat. Pen stand. Ca. 7,5x14 cm.