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Russia/Latvia Gutschmann Brothers Bill of Exchange Windau (Ventspils) 1874 £500

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Historic Russian-Latvian Bill of Exchange issued in Windau (now Ventspils, Latvia) by the firm Gutschmann Brothers. Addressed to Schroeder & Co. in London, this financial document from the Russian Empire era is valued at 500 Pounds Sterling. A beautiful bilingual item (English and Russian), featuring the official Russian fiscal border and Imperial stamp design. Perfect example of early international trade finance.