THE GUINEA STAMP" 



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of horses and has money to spend on his fad. In Russia the 

 matter is offe almost entirely of social distinction, because there, 

 " the guinea stamp" and not the man is of value. For instance, 



P.'wio by\ 



[M. Belyavskago, 34 Nevsky. 

 FIG. 8. Guard Cavalry in the Nevsky. 



a colonel in that country is a far greater swell than a prince 

 who holds no Government appointment. A Russian officer 

 is never out of uniform except when he goes to bed or 

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