Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities of the World, Part 2

Imperial Russia - Romanov Dynasty issue

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1913, Nicholas II, stage proof of 5r in reddish brown, unfinished design with engraved hatching on leaves and shadows of the ornament, but with thin corners close to ”5 roubles” inscription and without hatching at the top and bottom of the central oval, printed on wove paper with thin three-side borders, centered to the bottom, size 83x98mm, marked in pencil with ”8” at top right, no gum as produced, VF and very rare item for a specialist, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #104