U.S. & Worldwide; Vladivistok Collection of Russia; A. Cronin Collection
September 16-17, 2009 and September 22-24, 2009

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #2217
RUSSIA
1913 Romanov Issue, large registered letter franked with 13x5r, also single 1k and 50k, plus 20k Arms (a total of 65.71r), actually an insured letter transmitting the astounding sum of 41,493 rubles (equivalent of US $20,746.50 at that time) from Warszawa (30.6.14), the Main Administration of the Zemstvo Credit Society to its branch in Plock, weight indicated on back (55 2/3 lot = 712,24gr, postage 3.46r, commission: 15k per 100r = 62.25r for a total of 65.71r), with red wax seals (one intact) on back, creases and some toning, an incredible cover
Envelope
Catalog #104
Price Realized
$8,000.00

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