Baltic States. (Latvia - Russia). 1872. Folded letter addressed to France bearing Russia Yvert 14, 10k brown and blue (pair) tied by Mitau date stamp with 'PD' in red and bold 'Aus Russland/ Franco - Tout' in black on face (Van der Linden 326), with m/s 'fr 4sg' in blue crayon and 'Allemagne/ Erq. Paris' ambulant in blue with Lyon receiver on reverse.
Attractive item from Mitau (name changed to Jelgava in 1917.