Bidspirit auction | Imperial Russia - Stamped Envelope

Imperial Russia - Stamped Envelope No.1 Used as Money Letter - 1848, stationery envelope 10k(+1k) black sent from Yasnovskaya Postal Station (Vladimir Gub.) to Moscow, addressed to Tea Shop and enclosed 34.50 rub, Postal Station wax seal, two-line black ''Received. 1852. Jan.15'' arrival marking on address side, some wear at right, still F/VF and a great rarity, the only known No.1 stamped envelope used as money letter, ex-M. Liphschutz, Est. $4,500-$5,000, Scott #SK1