1923 (18 Oct) cover from Moscow to Munich, paying 45r (1923) plus 12k (gold), with 5r and 2x20r RSFSR, used in combination with 12x1k imperforate (gold) definitives. With the October 18 conversion value at 550r to 1r gold, the 45r (RSFSR) equal just over 8k (gold) for a total of 20k, which was the correct rate for foreign letter rate, fine mixed RSFSR/Soviet definitives cover, with "Obmen 250r" red surcharge (variety displaced overprint) on 35k chainbreakers on back -
Estimate price: $2300-2500
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