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POSTAL STATIONERY ITEMS
St. Petersburg Stationery envelopes
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| 600 |
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1845-48, 5+1k blue, the first issue, inverted indicia (type I with a stroke over "A" in "Pochta") at the bottom left, size 86x48mm, cutting type I, unused, mostly VF and scarce, Standard Cat. #SC1i, C.v. $500, Est. $400-$500
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| 601 |
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1848-68, 5+1k gray blue, the second issue, inverted indicia (type I ) at the bottom left, size 136x86mm, cutting type IV, unused, slightly toned paper on reverse, still VF Standard Cat. #SC4g, C.v. $200, Est. $150-$180
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| 602 |
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1864-68, 5+1k gray blue, the third issue, indicia (type I) at the bottom right, size 135x102mm, cutting type III, unused, slight foxing on front, mostly VF, Standard Cat. #SC5c, C.v. $200, Est. $150-$180
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| 603 |
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1867-68, 5+1k blue, the fourth issue, indicia (type I) at the top left, size 113x74mm, cutting type II, unused, insignificant foxing, mostly VF, Standard Cat. #SC6b, C.v. $150, Est. $120-$150
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sold |
Stationery envelopes for Other Cities
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| 604 |
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1869, 5+1k red lilac, four unused envelopes of all existing sizes 145x80mm, 140x110mm, 140x60mm and 115x83mm, fresh quality, last two with slightly toned paper as usual, still VF, Standard Cat. #SCC11, C.v. $450, Est. $200-$250
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N/A |
State Stationery items
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| 605 |
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1848, 20+1k light blue, first issue printed on yellowish rough paper, Eagle with wide tail, size 143x116mm, in addition 10+1k gray black "Salamandra" envelope from the fourth issue, Eagle with narrow tail, size 140x108mm, both have watermark I, cutting type III, unused, mostly VF, Standard Cat.#SC2, SC7, C.v. $450, Est. $250-$300
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N/A |
| 606 |
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1848, 30+1k rose, first issue printed on yellow grayish rough paper, Eagle with wide tail, size 143x115mm, watermark I, cutting type III, unused, minor foxing, F/VF, Standard Cat. #SC3, C.v. $350, Est. $200- $250
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N/A |
| 607 |
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1863, 20+1k light blue, 7th issue printed on slightly bluish hard paper, Eagle with narrow tail, size 142x115mm, watermark III, cutting type III, unused, flap re-enforced, still F/VF and rare, ex-Faberge, Standard Cat. #SC16,C.v.$2,000, Est. $600- $800
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N/A |
| 608 |
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Group of Early Stationery Envelopes
1868-79, 31 envelopes (30 different by value or size), representing 9th issue (10k -3, 20k -2, 30k -1), 10th issue (5k - 3 different), 12th issue (complete of 8), 13th issue (complete of 10),14th issue (complete of 4), all are unused, occasional and minor flaws possible, mostly VF, Standard Cat. #SC20/32, C.v. $1,275, Est. $500-$600
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N/A |
| 609 |
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Selection of Surcharged Envelopes
1879-81, 9 items (8 different), representing complete of the 15th Auxiliary issue, including 7k/10k (140x110) and 7k/20k, only a handful of those were officially sold, all are unused, some ageing on duplicate envelope of 7k/8k (140x110), mainly VF, Standard Cat. #SC33-35, SC036, C.v. $810, Est. $400- $500
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N/A |
| 610 |
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1896, reply letter card essay of 10k+10k blue, contains two unsevered letter cards, size of each 174x106mm, appropriately folded, VF and scarce in sound condition, such essays were presented to participants of the UPU Conference of 1906 in Rome, SC #ES6, C.v. $2,000, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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575.00
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| 611 |
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1896, reply letter card essay of 10k+10k blue, contains two unsevered letter cards (reply portion closed), each part with red overprint "PROEKT", insignificant perf separation at right, still fresh, VF and very rare, Standard Cat. #ES6 A, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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575.00
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Romanov Dynasty Stationery Items
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| 612 |
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1913, 10 envelopes of 3k, 7k, 10k, 14k and 20k, two sizes of each, 4 stationery cards of 3k and 4k, including two unsevered reply cards, three letter cards of 3k, 7k and 10k, all are fresh, unused and VF, Standard C.v. $282, Est. $150-$180
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| 613 |
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1913, Romanov Dynasty issue, Peter the Great, proof for postal stationery card of 4k in red, names of artist (Lancere) and engraver (Lundin) printed at the bottom of stamp, produced on a thin card, size 140x90mm, VF and extremely rare, especially complete card, SC #PK25, Est. $1,500-$2,000
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860.00
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Neat Group of Entire Stationery Wrappers
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| 614 |
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1890-1913, 15 items, including six of 1k orange and nine of 2k green, including two used and one with Agriculture Department pre-print, two of Romanov Dynasty issue, variety of sizes, minor duplication, folds and occasional tears, generally F/VF, Est. $150-$200
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N/A |
Early Stationery Envelopes
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| 615 |
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Collection in Cover Album
1848-1909, 37 items, starting with City Post envelope of 5+1k red lilac, representing State Post envelopes of 20k blue of the 2nd issue (SK #5), 10k black of the 4th issue (#8 tiny flap tear), 10k, 20k and 30k of the 5th issue (#10-12), small sizes unissued envelopes of 20k (#21 var) and many more, occasional flaws possible, but generally nice and fresh unit, one cover is used, all others - unused, mostly VF, Russian Standard C.v. is about $2,000, Est. $800-$1,000
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460.00
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Stationery Advertising Letter-Sheets
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| 616 |
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1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 1, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 32 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh and VF, Est. $700-$800
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400.00
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| 617 |
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1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 3, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 28 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh, unused and VF, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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| 618 |
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1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 4, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 24 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, mostly VF, Est. $600- $700
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345.00
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| 619 |
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1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 5, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 21 various advertisements inside and on reverse, fresh and VF, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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| 620 |
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1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 6, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 31 various advertisements inside and on reverse, folded once, VF and rare in premium condition, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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| 621 |
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1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 13, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 32 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from St. Petersburg to Tver Gub., minor usual conveyance flaws, F/VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $600-$700
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| 622 |
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1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 27, printed in Odessa, containing 36 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from Ochakov (Kherson Gub.) to Nikolayev, appropriate markings, minor wear, still F/VF and rare, Est. $800-$900
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| 623 |
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1899, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 45, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 21 various advertisements inside and on reverse, folded once, minor soiling, still nice condition, VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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| 624 |
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1899, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 51, printed in Moscow, containing 21 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, still nice and fresh, VF, Est. $600 -$800
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345.00
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| 625 |
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1899, 5k brown, unused letter-sheet of series 3 (local), printed in St. Petersburg, containing 25 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh and VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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| 626 |
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1900, 5k brown, unused letter-sheet of series 7 (local), printed in St. Petersburg, containing 51 various advertisements inside and on reverse, minor creases on front, typical folds, F/VF, Est. $600-$700
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Pre-Philatelic Mailings
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| 627 |
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1844 (August 16-21), entire letter from Mariupol to Genoa via Odessa, two-line "Mariupol. 16 August 1844" (not listed in Dobin), boxed "Odessa. 21.AUGU.1844" transit marking (Dobin 1.06) on front and red arrival handstamps, usual folds, F/VF, Est. $200-$250
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N/A |
| 628 |
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1845 (May 10), entire letter from Odessa to Genoa, black "Odessa. 8/10" (Dobin 1.07) marking, red arrival handstamps, minor ageing inside, still F/VF, Est. $150- $180
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N/A |
| 629 |
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1846-56, three pre-philatelic entire letters originated from St. Petersburg, first one is Ship Mail to London via Hamburg (October 1, 1846), two others addressed to Bordeaux (January 25, 1856) and to Riga (October 16,1856), nice variety of pre-philatelic markings, usual folds, F/VF, Est. $200-$250
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| 630 |
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1858, Coat of Arms, 20k blue and orange, perforation 14 1/2x15, watermark numeral "2", printed on thick paper, fresh colors and intact perforation, unused, no gum, mostly VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, C.v.$4,250, this item was sold in our Auction #46 (2010) for $2,500 plus appropriate commission, Est. $2,500-$3,000
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N/A |
IMPERIAL STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY
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| 631 |
U |
11 var |
1863, City Post, 5k blue and black, retouched black engraving of the circle at 11 o'clock (position 46), complete red Moscow cancellation "20.OKT.1863", nice condition, VF and rare error bearing appropriate early date stamp, Mandrovski Monograph #7Ke, Est. $300-$400
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170.00
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| 632 |
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17 |
1865, 20k blue and orange, perforation 14 1/2x15, printed on paper without watermark, full OG with several minor bubbles, considered as VLH, VF and rare in premium quality, expertized by H. Bloch, C.v. $2,750, Est. $1,500- $1,800
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860.00
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| 633 |
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25 var |
1866, 30k rose and green, printed on horizontally laid paper, broken frame line at the top and a stroke between inner and outer frames at upper right corner, full OG, VLH, VF, Est. $150-$180
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85.00
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| 634 |
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19-20, 24a |
1872 (November 7 - Julian Calendar), entire wrapper from Odessa to Marseille, franked by 1k and 3k on horizontally laid paper and 20k - on vertically laid paper, met 24k postal rate, appropriate transits and arrival markings on front and reverse, mostly VF, C.v. $850++, Est. $300-$400
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| 635 |
** |
26-30 |
1875-79, Coat of Arms, 2k-20k, complete set of five printed on horizontally laid paper, all with bottom sheet margins (10k with corner margin), full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $558, Est. $400-$500
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| 636 |
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26-30 |
1875-79, Coat of Arms, 2k-20k, complete set of five, printed on horizontally laid paper, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $558, Est. $400-$500
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| 637 |
** |
29 var |
1875, Coat of Arms, 10k brown and blue, left sheet margin single printed on horizontally laid paper, "DESAT' KOP" variety, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $210 for a common stamp, Est. $150-$180
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| 638 |
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26-30 |
1875-79, Coat of Arms, 2k-20k, complete set of five, printed on horizontally laid paper, block of four, 2k, 8k, 10k and 20k with sheet margins, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $2,230 as single sets, Est. $1,500-$1,800
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| 639 |
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31-38 |
1883-88, Coat of Arms, 1k-70k, stamp of 2k in yellow green shade, block of four, 2k, 3k, 5k, 7k and 70k with margins, full OG, NH or LH (top stamps of 7k), VF, C.v. $2,500 as singles, Est. $1,500-$1,800
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| 640 |
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38, var |
1883, Coat of Arms, 70k brown and orange, bottom left margin block of six (3x2), printed on horizontally laid paper, top left stamp has Posthorns broken, while bottom left has Posthorns joined, nice and a spectacular item, full OG, NH or LH (bottom right stamp), VF, C.v. $742++, Est. $400-$500
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| 641 |
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39-40 |
1884, Coat of Arms, 3.50black and gray, 7r black and yellow, complete set of two printed on vertically laid paper, arranged on illustrated piece, full OG, LH, VF and nicely looking unit, C.v. $2,000, Est. $1,500-$1,800
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| 642 |
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1892, rectangular imperforate essay of 7k in dark rose, unissued design with Imperial Crown at top and Coat of Arms in the middle, printed on thick paper, perfect quality, no gum as issued, VF and rare, Standard Cat. #UD43,Mandrovski Monograph #E255, Est. $1,500-$2,000
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| 643 |
**/* |
60a |
1904, 10k dark blue, background is inverted, top right corner margin (gutter strips) block of six (3x2) printed on vertically laid paper, full OG, NH or LH (top stamp in the middle and on margin), VF. C.v. $393 as singles, Est. $200-$250
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115.00
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| 644 |
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1906, Nicholas II, Louis E. Mouchon engraved perforated (L13) proof (essay) in green with face to the right, value tablet blank, printed on wove paper, stamp size 20x25.5mm, no gum as issued, VF and very rare, Est. $2,000-$2,500
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| 645 |
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78 |
1908-09, die proof of 7k in blue, four pearls at sides, printed on thin cardboard, size 35x39mm, no gum as issued, VF, a rarity, only a few known in issued color, Est. $2,000-$2,500
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| 646 |
P |
78 |
1908, plate proof of 7k in light blue, perforation 14 1/2x15, two-side margin horizontal pair with 3 pearls at left on each stamp, printed on wove paper with vertical varnish lines, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, Est. $4,000 -$5,000
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N/A |
| 647 |
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79 |
1908, two plate proofs of 10k in blue or light blue, perforation 14 1/2x15, printed on wove paper without varnish lines, each stamp with 3 instead of 2 lines of inner oval and with top ribbon curls different from an issued stamp, both with no gum as produced, VF and rare, Est. $2,000- $2,500
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1150.00
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| 648 |
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79 |
1908, plate proof of 10k in blue, perforation 14 1/2x15, two-side margin horizontal strip of four with gutter in the middle, right stamps are placed upside down and forming tete-beche pair, printed on wove paper with varnish lines, each stamp has 3 instead of 2 lines of inner oval and with top ribbon curls different from issued stamp, no gum as produced, VF and extremely rare, only a few survived, Est. $10,000-$12,000
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| 649 |
**/* |
99, var |
1913, Elizabeth Petrovna, 50k brown and slate, top sheet margin vertical pair, top stamp with double perforation at sides and at top, full OG, NH (error) or LH, VF and rare pair, Est. $200-$250
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| 650 |
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99 |
1913, Elizabeth Petrovna, die proof of 50k in slate gray, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 38x45mm, no gum as produced, previously hinged, flawless and VF, Est. $800-$900
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| 651 |
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88-101 |
1913, Romanov Dynasty, 1k-1r, set of 14 values used on large size registered cover from St. Petersburg to Switzerland, cancelled by St. Pete Warsaw Train Station "12.5.13" oval ds, Basel "27.V.13" arrival marking is on reverse, vertical folds between stamps, still fine and rare item, Est. 600-$750
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| 652 |
** |
106 var |
1915, Money stamps, Nicholas I 15k brown, block of six (3x2) with reversal text strongly misplaced, no gum as issued, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250
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| 653 |
** |
107a |
1915, Money stamps, Alexander I, 20k olive green with double impression, top sheet margin imperforate block of four, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $700 for four imperf stamps, Est. $400-$500
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| 654 |
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105-07 |
1915, Money stamps of 10k, 15k and 20k, complete set of three used on philatelic cover in Pushkino (Moscow Gub.), backstamped, VF, philatelic item definitely went through the mail with prohibited franking, Est. $200-$250
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| 655 |
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108b |
1915-17, Coat of Arms, 5r dark blue, green and light blue, perforation 12 1/2, strongly misperforated right sheet margin vertical pair due to foldover, full OG, NH, VF and a spectacular item, Est. $300-$400
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| 656 |
** |
114-16 |
1916-17, Money stamps of 1k orange, 2k green and 3k red, complete set in blocks of four, text is on reverse, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $420, Est. $400-$450
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| 657 |
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120-35 |
1917, 2k-10r, imperforate set of 16 (less 1k and 20k), including 14k, which is not issued imperforate, each one with partial perfin "Obrazets", balanced to large margins, full OG, apparently all are NH, F/VF and very rare stamps from the Postal Archives, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $1,500-$1,800
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1150.00
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| 658 |
S |
120 |
1917, Coat of Arms, 2k green, two side margin imperforate blocks of ten (5x2) with upright or upside down black typo overprint "OBRAZETS"; the first one is guaranteed genuine, the inverted one has no typical minor letter flaws, it's considering this block questionable, both with full OG, mainly NH, VF and rare, mounted on page from a Collection, Est. $300-$400 for first block only
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| 659 |
** |
131e-g, var |
1917, 1r brown, light brown and orange, vertical varnish lines, right sheet margin imperforate block of 15 (5x3), double frame variety (one inverted), plus inverted groundwork is strongly shifted to the left, full OG, NH, VF and a beautiful exhibition piece, only inverted groundwork C.v. is $1,125 as for singles, Est. $300-$350
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170.00
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| 660 |
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137, 138a, var |
1917, Coat of Arms, high values with vertical varnish lines, 3.50r maroon and green, perforation 13 1/2, lower sheet margin vertical pair imperforate at bottom; 7r green and pink, perforation 12 1/2, right sheet margin horizontal pair, imperforate between stamp and margin, the last one centered to the top as always exists, full OG, NH, VF and guaranteed genuine, Est. $300-$400
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Official Correspondences
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| 661 |
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1912, official envelope from Tambov Gub. Administration, sent free-frank to Moscow Police Department, undelivered and returned to sender with 6-line violet cachet reads: "Return to Tambov. Due to unacceptable in the office of the Moscow Mayor...", some tears, still F/VF, rare and unusual item, Est. $200-$250
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115.00
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Officially Sealed Cover
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| 662 |
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1914 (April 3 - Julian Calendar), official envelope sent free-frank from Yuriev Uezd of Lifland Gub., addressed to Nuland Governor in Helsingfors (Helsinki), severe damages, two black text labels on straw paper reads: "St. Petersburg General Post Office. Received by Mail Damaged", St. Petersburg transit (5.4.14) and Helsingfors receiver (19.IV.14 Gregorian Calendar), collectible condition and extremely rare, Est. $500-$600
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290.00
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Telegraph stamps
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| 663 |
** |
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1881, Coat of Arms, imperforate 20k black and brown, official re-issue in complete sheet of 35 (7x5), vertical and horizontal folds between stamps, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare multiple, only a couple complete sheets survived, Raybaudi certificate, Est. $10,000-$12,000
View the certificate. |
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N/A |
For Mailman (V Pol'zu Pochtaliona)
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| 664 |
**/* |
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1909, red overprint on revenue stamp of 15k blue and rose, block of four, top stamps without overprint, while bottom ones bearing double overprint (one inverted) due to amazing overprint shift, full OG, NH (bottom stamps) or LH, VF and extremely rare, according to our records the only block of four and vertical pair of this error are known, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $8,000-$10,000
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N/A |
Imperial Russia and R.S.F.S.R. Collection on Schaubek Pages
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| 665 |
*/U |
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1857-1923, several hundred mint and used stamps, starting with No.1 with TPO cancellation, then various sets and singles on paper without watermark or horizontally/vertically laid paper (some mixed up and valuable stamps generally used), however includes nice No.53-54, practically complete 55-70, 71, mint Romanov Dynasty with all money-stamps, complete later issues on wove paper with varnish lines even with 10k light blue (No.79a), Soviet Russia unit is apparently complete. The Collection represents semi-postal issues for the period (no Philately for the Labor); overall mixed condition on used items, full/part of OG on others, F/VF, overall high potential unit, Est. $1,200-$1,500
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