Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities of the World. Part 2
Lot 741: Imperial Russia - Stamped Envelope No.1 Used as Money Letter
2023-02-03T16:00:00Z
Start price: $2,500
Lot 741:
Imperial Russia - Stamped Envelope No.1 Used as Money Letter
Description
1848, stationery envelope 10k(+1k) black sent from Yasnovskaya Postal Station (Vladimir Gub.) to Moscow, addressed to Tea Shop and enclosed 34.50 rub, Postal Station wax seal, two-line black ”Received. 1852. Jan.15” arrival marking on address side, some wear at right, still F/VF and a great rarity, the only known No.1 stamped envelope used as money letter, ex-M. Liphschutz, Est. $4,500-$5,000, Scott #SK1
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