USSR Folded Letters [and Envelopes] of 1941-1945, Price Guide, V Zagorskiy, C 2008, St Petersburg.
The so called "closed" or folded letters - single sheet letter / cover combinations - were known by Soviet citizens as "triangles" as they were usually triangular in shape when folded; these were used as wartime expediency in lieu of regular envelope covers. They were nevertheless decorated on the outside with patriotic artwork, same as the more conventional envelopes.
The catalog contains over 500 color photos of the exam
The so called "closed" or folded letters - single sheet letter / cover combinations - were known by Soviet citizens as "triangles" as they were usually triangular in shape when folded; these were used as wartime expediency in lieu of regular envelope covers. They were nevertheless decorated on the outside with patriotic artwork, same as the more conventional envelopes.
The catalog contains over 500 color photos of the examples
of these letters and envelopes, all with prices in rubles
(divide by approximately 30 to get the US$ price as per 2012
exchange rate). The catalog is conveniently organized by the
featured artwork (e.g. tanks, cavalry, partisans, Victory
Day etc). This price guide is an invaluable tool for a
Russian envelope collector.
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