Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities of the World, Part 2
Lot 886:
1913, Nicholas II, finished design proof of 5r in reddish brown, complete engraved hatching, including thickened corners of ”5 roubles” and engraving at the bottom of the oval, printed on wove paper with thin border at foot, size72x88mm, marked in pencil with ”16.” At top right, no gum as produced, VF and one of just a few finished design of this proof known, Est. $1,500-$1,800, Scott #104
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