This uncommon, attractive Russian post card(w/some staining on either side, creases here and there around its edges, and scuffs on the front around the corners), was sent on December 22, 1914(according to the Julian calendar then used in Russia), via the T.P.O 198 Krasnoyarsk-Irkutsk(a decent, but light/faded strike of the CDS)! The addressee was a close friend or relative. As for the red, 3-Kopek, Russian definitive, it's in pretty good condition, but does have some stains/toning around some perfs. Noted imperfections aside, this item remains a neat, unique example of mail sent for Christmas in 1914 via the lesser seen, Russian T.P.O. 198!

P.S. According to the U.S. government's Harmonized Tariff Schedule:
 
https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/file?release=currentRelease&filename=Chapter%2097

the Trump administration's removal of the "de minimis" exemption(from 08/29/2025) for certain imports from Japan does NOT apply to buyers of philatelic or postal history items, nor collectible post cards. SHOULD American-based buyers be mistakenly asked to pay duties on purchases, they are welcome to send their purchase(s) back for a full refund. As always, thank you for your interest in my store! If you have purchased from me in the past, once again, thank you for your business!

Sincerely,

Rich