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1922 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of ordinary letter sent from Petrograd to Varna (Bulgaria). Franked for 15,000 rub (2x7.500 rub overprinted RSFSR stamps). Corresponds to the tariff of 01.03.1922 for international mail

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Auction 48
December 16 - 27, 2025
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1918 R.S.F.S.R. Registered cover sent from Petrograd to Geneva (Switzerland). Franked for 1.20 rub (10kop+4x15kop+50kop of Imperial stamps). Tariff of 10.03.1918 for international mail is 60kop. Double rate for overweight. Opened by the Petrograd censorship. Arrival postmark on the reverse side
1918 R.S.F.S.R. Registered cover sent from Petrograd to Geneva (Switzerland). Franked for 1.20 rub (10kop+4x15kop+50kop of Imperial stamps). Tariff of 10.03.1918 for international mail is 60kop. Double rate for overweight. Opened by the Petrograd censorship. Arrival postmark on the reverse side
$30
1918 R.S.F.S.R. Registered cover sent from Petrograd to Geneva (Switzerland). Franked for 40kop (2x5kop+2x15kop of Imperial stamps). Tariff of 01.09.1917 for international mail is 40kop. Opened by the Petrograd censorship. Arrival postmark on the reverse side
1918 R.S.F.S.R. Registered cover sent from Petrograd to Geneva (Switzerland). Franked for 40kop (2x5kop+2x15kop of Imperial stamps). Tariff of 01.09.1917 for international mail is 40kop. Opened by the Petrograd censorship. Arrival postmark on the reverse side
$30
1923(?) R.S.F.S.R. Reverse of cover of international registered mail sent from Moscow(?) to Berlin (Germany). Franked of `SFA Foreign philatelic exchange control` overprinted 3r stamp. Arrival mark of Berlin
1923(?) R.S.F.S.R. Reverse of cover of international registered mail sent from Moscow(?) to Berlin (Germany). Franked of `SFA Foreign philatelic exchange control` overprinted 3r stamp. Arrival mark of Berlin
$15
1922 R.S.F.S.R. Postcard sent from Petrograd to Varna (Bulgaria). Franked for 27 rub (5x5kop + 2kop Imperial stamps are considered as ruble value). Corresponds to the tariff of 01.07.1922 for international mail
1922 R.S.F.S.R. Postcard sent from Petrograd to Varna (Bulgaria). Franked for 27 rub (5x5kop + 2kop Imperial stamps are considered as ruble value). Corresponds to the tariff of 01.07.1922 for international mail
$30
1923 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of international AIRMAIL sent from Novocherkassk to Varna (Bulgaria). Franked for 157 rub with RSFSR stamps. Tariff of 01.11.1922 for international airmails is 165 rub. However, no postage dues applied. RARE
1923 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of international AIRMAIL sent from Novocherkassk to Varna (Bulgaria). Franked for 157 rub with RSFSR stamps. Tariff of 01.11.1922 for international airmails is 165 rub. However, no postage dues applied. RARE
$80
1918 R.S.F.S.R. Private postcard sent from Krasny Yar (Saratov province) to Odense (Denmark). Franked for 20k imperforated Temporary Government stamps. Corresponds to current rate. Censorship mark
1918 R.S.F.S.R. Private postcard sent from Krasny Yar (Saratov province) to Odense (Denmark). Franked for 20k imperforated Temporary Government stamps. Corresponds to current rate. Censorship mark
$30
1922 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of international AIRMAIL sent from Odessa to Berlin (Germany). Inflation franking for 188,500 rub (25x7.500 rub, 2x200 rub, 2x300 rub) RSFSR stamps. Tariff of 01.04.1922 for an international ordinary letter is 60,000 rub. Triple price for being overweight
1922 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of international AIRMAIL sent from Odessa to Berlin (Germany). Inflation franking for 188,500 rub (25x7.500 rub, 2x200 rub, 2x300 rub) RSFSR stamps. Tariff of 01.04.1922 for an international ordinary letter is 60,000 rub. Triple price for being overweight
$70
1922 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of ordinary letter sent from Moscow to Paris (France). Franked for 45 rub (5rub+4x10 rub of Imperial stamps). Corresponds to the tariff of 01.07.1922 for international mail
1922 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of ordinary letter sent from Moscow to Paris (France). Franked for 45 rub (5rub+4x10 rub of Imperial stamps). Corresponds to the tariff of 01.07.1922 for international mail
$40
1920 R.S.F.S.R. LOCAL KHARKOV Money transfer form with local Kharkov stamps 'RUB' overprinted on 5x20kop Imperial stamps. Cancellations of Ekaterinoslav and Kharkov. The SFA (Soviet Philatelic Association) mark defines identity on the reverse. Scarce
1920 R.S.F.S.R. LOCAL KHARKOV Money transfer form with local Kharkov stamps 'RUB' overprinted on 5x20kop Imperial stamps. Cancellations of Ekaterinoslav and Kharkov. The SFA (Soviet Philatelic Association) mark defines identity on the reverse. Scarce
$100
1923 R.S.F.S.R. Commercial registered cover sent from Konotop to Oeynhausen (Germany). Franked for 2000 rub (10x200 rub overprinted with Imperial stamps, considered as 20rub). Tariff of 08.05.1923 for international registered mail is 20 rub as well. Stamps, cancellations and arrival postmark on the reverse side
1923 R.S.F.S.R. Commercial registered cover sent from Konotop to Oeynhausen (Germany). Franked for 2000 rub (10x200 rub overprinted with Imperial stamps, considered as 20rub). Tariff of 08.05.1923 for international registered mail is 20 rub as well. Stamps, cancellations and arrival postmark on the reverse side
$50
1923 R.S.F.S.R. Reverse of cover of international registered mail sent from Moscow(?) to Berlin (Germany). Franked of two `SFA Foreign philatelic exchange control` overprinted 1r stamps. Arrival mark of Berlin
1923 R.S.F.S.R. Reverse of cover of international registered mail sent from Moscow(?) to Berlin (Germany). Franked of two `SFA Foreign philatelic exchange control` overprinted 1r stamps. Arrival mark of Berlin
$15
1922(?) R.S.F.S.R. Postcard of A.R.A. sent from Ekaterinoslav to (Canada). Franked for 3,000 rub (3x1,000 rub RSFSR stamps). No cancellation marks
1922(?) R.S.F.S.R. Postcard of A.R.A. sent from Ekaterinoslav to (Canada). Franked for 3,000 rub (3x1,000 rub RSFSR stamps). No cancellation marks
$10
1918 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of ordinary letter sent from Vladivostok to Dubois (Pa, USA). Franked for 30kop (6x5kop of Imperial stamps). Corresponds to the tariff of 10.03.1918 for international mail. Sticker of American censorship
1918 R.S.F.S.R. Cover of ordinary letter sent from Vladivostok to Dubois (Pa, USA). Franked for 30kop (6x5kop of Imperial stamps). Corresponds to the tariff of 10.03.1918 for international mail. Sticker of American censorship
$30
1922 R.S.F.S.R. Registered cover sent from Lyakhovtsy (Vologda province) to Chicago (Ill, USA). Franked on the reverse side for 45kop (15x3kop of Imperial stamps). Considered as a rub value and as an ordinary letter according tariff of 01.07.1918 for international mails is 45 rub Transit postmark of Moscow
1922 R.S.F.S.R. Registered cover sent from Lyakhovtsy (Vologda province) to Chicago (Ill, USA). Franked on the reverse side for 45kop (15x3kop of Imperial stamps). Considered as a rub value and as an ordinary letter according tariff of 01.07.1918 for international mails is 45 rub Transit postmark of Moscow
$30
1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Commercial cover of standard letter from Vladivostok sent internationally to Stockholm (Sweden). Franked with single overprinted “DVR” 10kop. stamp. Corresponds to the current rate for international letter. Postmark of Stockholm on reverse.
1921 FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC Commercial cover of standard letter from Vladivostok sent internationally to Stockholm (Sweden). Franked with single overprinted “DVR” 10kop. stamp. Corresponds to the current rate for international letter. Postmark of Stockholm on reverse.
$100
1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Postcard franked with a pair of 5kop (Northern Army stamps) sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa cachet
1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Postcard franked with a pair of 5kop (Northern Army stamps) sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa cachet
$85
1931 5k 'Don't be late with harvesting beets!' Advertising-Agitational Postcard of the USSR Ministry of Communications, Russia
1931 5k 'Don't be late with harvesting beets!' Advertising-Agitational Postcard of the USSR Ministry of Communications, Russia
$20
1951 25k 'Boy with cover' Postal Stationery Postcard of the USSR Ministry of Communications, Soviet Union, Russia
1951 25k 'Boy with cover' Postal Stationery Postcard of the USSR Ministry of Communications, Soviet Union, Russia
$10
1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Registered postcard franked with pair of Northern West Army overprinted stamps for 40 kop (2x20 kop) sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label
1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Registered postcard franked with pair of Northern West Army overprinted stamps for 40 kop (2x20 kop) sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label
$85
1922 AZERBAIJAN Cover of registered letter sent abroad from Baku to Berlin (Germany). Inflation franking on the reverse side with Azerbaijani overprinted stamps for 900.000 rub (18x50.000 rub, varieties) in alignment with current tariff. Cancellation of Baku
1922 AZERBAIJAN Cover of registered letter sent abroad from Baku to Berlin (Germany). Inflation franking on the reverse side with Azerbaijani overprinted stamps for 900.000 rub (18x50.000 rub, varieties) in alignment with current tariff. Cancellation of Baku
$200
1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with a full set of Northern West Army stamps for 55kop sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label
1919 NORTHERN WEST ARMY Cover franked with a full set of Northern West Army stamps for 55kop sent to Mitau, cancelled with Jelgawa postmark. Overprinted registration label
$120
1910 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Stationery of registered letter sent internationally from Moscow to San-Salvador (Salvador, Central America). Imprinted stamp of 20 kop. within the current rate for registered letters. Cancelled by cachet of Moscow. In addition, the Registration label of the New York postal exchange, NYC transit postmark and arrival postmark of San-Salvador on reverse. Rare destination.
1910 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Stationery of registered letter sent internationally from Moscow to San-Salvador (Salvador, Central America). Imprinted stamp of 20 kop. within the current rate for registered letters. Cancelled by cachet of Moscow. In addition, the Registration label of the New York postal exchange, NYC transit postmark and arrival postmark of San-Salvador on reverse. Rare destination.
$80
1912 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Ordinary letter sent from Kharkov vokzal (railway station) to Worcester (Mass., USA). Franked 10kop corresponds to the current tariff
1912 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Ordinary letter sent from Kharkov vokzal (railway station) to Worcester (Mass., USA). Franked 10kop corresponds to the current tariff
$25
1916 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Wrapper with postal use of different value of revenue stamps. Cancellation of Odessa
1916 RUSSIAN EMPIRE Wrapper with postal use of different value of revenue stamps. Cancellation of Odessa
$30