Local
postcard sent on 12/6/1922 and received 12/7/1922, franked with two pairs of
the last 5K Tsarist arms issue which had been revalued by the Soviets at 5
Rubles each. The domestic postcard rate of 20 rubles was in effect for only one
month in 1922 (12/1 – 12/31). Inflation was rampant and required frequent
adjustment of postal rates, as well as the repurposing of obsolete postage. Interesting
inflation-related message mentions the current price of fruit-flavored lozenges
(Mонпансье – Montpensier) “5 pounds costs 1250 rubles”. The writer states that
he has a supply at home for sale and complains that the bakery where he worked
had gone out of business and he was again out of work. “Of course, those who
sucked up got to stay but not with the bakery because that business collapsed.”
Winter scene on front with bit of foxing. Upper left corner (front) creased.
Some corner and edge wear. Very scarce and interesting piece of Soviet postal
history.See scans for detail. Check my imperial Russia
& area stamps and postal history items this sale.