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Cat.# |
Description |
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Net Price |
| 884 |
* |
L3 |
1863, (4k) bluish green and black, right margin single, nice stamp in every respect, full OG, previously hinged, VF, ex-Kirchner, Faberge, C.v. $175, Est. $150-$180
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115.00
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| 885 |
* |
L3c |
1863, (4k) green and black, background is inverted, nice margins all around, fresh, no gum as produced, VF and rare, B. Furnon certificate, Scott C.v. $950, Kramarenko #3Tc, C.v. $1,500, Est. $400-$500
View the certificate. |
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230.00
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| 886 |
**/*  |
L11d |
1893, Coat of Arms, 2k black, green and red, imperforate sheet of 112 (14x8), folded once between stamps (7th and 8th vertical rows), small "w" in "ZWEI" variety (position 1), most with significant shift of green color, full OG, mainly NH, VF and with high probability unique sheet, C.v. $8,400 as hinged pairs, Kramarenko #13 IIU, C.v. $22,400 as hinged singles, Est. $4,000-$5,000
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N/A |
| 887 |
P |
L11 |
1893, Coat of Arms, plate proof of 2k in black for frame only, imperforate complete sheet of 144 (18x8), printed on white wove ungummed paper, folded once between 9th and 10th vertical rows, scotch tape mounts at right margin, stamps are not affected, VF and unique multiple, Kramarenko #13 P2, C.v. $64,800 as singles, Est. $10,000 -$12,000
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N/A |
| 888 |
** |
L12b |
1901-03, Wenden Castle, 2k dark green and brown, top left and top right corner sheet margin imperforate panes of 25 (1st group of a printer's sheet of 150 (25 x2 x3), no gum as produced, NH, VF, expertized by Prof. Winterstern, Kramarenko "Russika" Cat. #14U, C.v. $4,250 as singles, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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575.00
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| 889 |
** |
L12b |
1901-03, Wenden Castle, 2k dark green and brown, left sheet margin imperforate pane of 25 (3rd group of a printer's sheet of 150 (25 x2 x3), in addition bottom sheet margin block of four, representing two major types of stamps, pane folded horizontally between 3rd and 4th rows, all mounted on page from a Collection, full OG, mainly NH, VF and a spectacular unit, Kramarenko #14 U, C.v. $2,465 as singles, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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| 890 |
**/* |
L12b var |
1901-03, Wenden Castle, 2k dark green and brown, bottom left corner sheet margin imperforate block of six (2x3), left stamp in the middle row is placed upside down and forming either vertical or horizontal tete-beche pair, no gum as produced, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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sold |
| 891 |
P |
L12 |
1901-03, Wenden Castle, imperforate proof of 2k in black, bottom sheet margin pane of 25 printed on wove paper, stamp on position 16 is placed upside down and forming either vertical or horizontal tete-beche pair, no gum as produced, hinge reminders at corners, VF and extremely rare, Kramarenko "Russika" Cat. #14 P2 II, C.v. $12,500, Est. $5,000-$6,000
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2875.00
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| 892 |
* |
L1/12 |
Stamp Collection on a Scott Page
1862-1901, 19 mint stamps, including two of No.L1, No.L2-3, L4 original and reprint, L5 - reprint and etc., including stamps of different issues with variety of shades and paper, mainly fresh condition, full/part of OG, F/VF, C.v. is about $1,000, Est. $400-$500
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230.00
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AN ONE MAN POSTAL HISTORY COLLECTION
Incoming and Outgoing Correspondences with Imperial Franking
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| 893 |
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1857, stationery envelope 10k black, 4th issue of 1855, size 136x107mm, via St. Petersburg to Wenden with black two-line "Wenden Polucheno. December 11" (Dobin 4.08) on reverse and light impression of entry marking on front, arranged on a page from the Collection, mostly VF, Est. $200-$250
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sold |
| 894 |
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19, 20 x3 |
1875 (February 11), cover from Wenden to Riga franked by 1k and three of 3k on horizontally laid paper, tied with Wenden postal markings, Riga "13 Feb.1875" arrival marking, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF, Est. $200-$250
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115.00
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| 895 |
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27 |
1879 (March 31), stationery envelope 7k gray, uprated by 7k gray and rose on horizontally laid paper, sent from Wenden to Germany, German TPO registration label, Chemnitz arrival marking on the back, F/VF, Z. Mikulski expert hs, arranged on page from the Collection, F/VF, Est. $200-$250
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115.00
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| 896 |
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27 |
1880 (November 22), return receipt of receiving of insured letter for 25rub, sent from Wenden to Moscow, franked by 7k gray and rose, confirmed that letter was received in Moscow on November 25, returned to Wenden on December 6, minor flaws, mounted on page from the Collection, F/VF and rare, Est. $300-$400
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sold |
Local Correspondences Franked by Wenden stamps
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| 897 |
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L5 |
1865, entire letter addressed to Wenden bearing 2k rose and green of original printing, remained uncancelled due to private delivery, wax seal on reverse, arranged on page from the Collection, usual folds, mostly VF, Est. $300-$400
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sold |
| 898 |
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L11 |
1884, Wenden Arms, 2k black, green and red, used on local cover addressed to Stockmanhof, pen cross cancel as always, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF, Est. $200-$250
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sold |
| 899 |
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L11 |
1884, cover addressed to Lubahn (Lubana), franked by Wenden Arms 2k black, green and red, cancelled by pen, arranged on page from the Collection, VF, Est. $200-$250
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115.00
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| 900 |
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L11 |
1884, two covers addressed to Lubahn (Lubana), each one bearing Wenden Arms 2k black, green and red, pen cross cancelled, arranged on page from the Collection, VF, Est. $400-$500
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230.00
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| 901 |
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L11 x2 |
1884, double weight cover addressed to the Magistrates of the Wenden-Valk District Court, franked by a pair of Arms stamps of 2k black, green and red, pen cross cancellations, arranged on page from the Collection, VF and rare item, Est. $500-$600
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sold |
| 902 |
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L12 |
1901, small size cover addressed to the Arrash Castle situated in Upper Wenden, bearing Wenden Castle stamp of 2k bluish green and brown on reverse, pen cross cancellation, VF and scarce mailing, Est. $200-$250
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sold |
Internal Correspondences with mixed franking of Imperial and Wenden stamps
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| 903 |
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L6 |
1879 (September 13), small size cover addressed to Klappenhof (Klape - town of modern Latvia, then - Russian Empire), franked by (2k) rose and green, pen cancelled, paid for local delivery, and 10k brown and blue on horizontally laid paper (Sc. #23), wax seal, some tears and light vertical fold did not affect the stamps, fine and rare, Est. $500-$600
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sold |
| 904 |
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L11 |
1888 (November 30), stationery postcard 3k red cancelled together with Wenden 2k black, green and red, sent to Riga, bearing scholar form on reverse, Riga next day arrival marking, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF, Est. $400-$500
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230.00
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| 905 |
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L11 |
1886-90, two stationery postcards of 4k red, both addressed to Dorpat (now - Tartu, Estonia), sent from Stockmanshof or Wenden, both bearing Wenden stamps of 2k black, green and red, first one with Dorpat arrival is alongside, insignificant flaws, both arranged on page from the Collection, Est. $800-$900
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460.00
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| 906 |
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L11 |
1887-1898, group of three covers, sent from Wenden or Stockmanshof, two addressed to Riga, one - to Abia, all franked by Imperial 7k blue (Scott #35 or 50) and bearing Wenden 2k black, green and red, all appropriate markings, arranged on page from the Collection, F/VF, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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575.00
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| 907 |
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L11 |
1890-92, stationery envelope 7k blue addressed to Libava and cover to Riga franked by 7k blue (Scott #50), both uprated by Wenden 2k black, green and red, originated from Stockmanshof, appropriate markings, arranged on page from the Collection, F/VF, Est. $700- $800
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400.00
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| 908 |
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L11 |
1893 (August 20), cover addressed to Riga, franked by Imperial 7k blue, Wenden Arms stamp of 2k black, green and red applied for rural delivery, tied by Wenden date stamp, local adhesive in addition pen cancelled, postmarked on arrival, minor foxing on reverse, still VF, Est. $300-$350
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170.00
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| 909 |
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L11 |
1895-98, page from the Collection with stationery envelope of 5k lilac, uprated by pair of 1k orange and Wenden 2k, addressed to Riga; and stationery envelope 7k blue with local stamp of 2k addressed to Hinzenberg, delivered by TPO No.90, itinerary of which was changed in 1890's from Hapsal - Taps to Taps - Dorpat - Riga and went through Wenden and Hinzenberg (according to Kiryushkin & Robinson Monograph), both with appropriate arrival markings, F/VF, the second item is considered to be rare, only a few recorded with documented TPO delivery, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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575.00
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| 910 |
|
L11 |
1897 (April 9), stationery postcard 3k red uprated with Wenden 2k black, green and red, both tied by Stockmanshof date stamp, 2k stamp in addition is bearing oval blue private handstamp "Sesswegen Post" (now Cesvaine - town in Latvia), addressed to Riga, insignificant folds, still F/VF and very rare card partially delivered by private courier, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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| 911 |
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L11 |
1897 (August 30), cover from Stockmanshof to Narva, pen-crossed Wenden 2k black green and red, paid for local delivery, Imperial 7k blue (Scott #50) is alongside and tied by Stockmanshof ds, Narva "1.SEPT.1897"arrival marking on reverse, F/VF, Est. $300-$400
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170.00
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| 912 |
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L11 |
1898 (February 25), cover from Stockmanshof to Dorpat (Russian - Yuryev, now Tartu - Estonia), franked by Imperial 7k blue (Scott #50) along with Wenden 2k black, green and red, tied by Stockmanshof ds, arrived to Yuryev on February 27, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF, Est. $300-$400
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170.00
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| 913 |
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L11 |
1900 (January 7), Imperial 7k blue together with Wenden Arms 2k used on cover addressed to St. Petersburg, both cancelled by appropriate date stamp and Wenden stamp in addition by pen cross, next day arrival marking is on reverse, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF, Est. $300-$400
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170.00
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International Correspondences with mixed franking of Imperial and Wenden stamps
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| 914 |
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L11 |
1891 (September 3), postcard 3k red, uprated by Imperial 1k orange with Wenden Arms stamp of 2k placed alongside, tied by appropriate Wenden date marking, 2k in addition with pen cross cancel, arranged on page from the Collection, F/VF, S. Sismondo certificate, Est. $300-$400
View the certificate. |
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sold |
| 915 |
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L11 |
1891-95, two stationery postcards 4k red, each one with local Arms stamp of 2k black, green and red, originated from Wenden, first one addressed to Switzerland, the other one to Germany, Vandoeuvres and Berlin arrival markings respectively, mostly VF, Est. $400-$500
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260.00
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| 916 |
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L11 |
1892-95, two items on page from the Collection, cover to Berlin forwarded to Stettin franked by Imperial 3k and 7k plus Wenden Arms 2k; stationery envelope 10k blue uprated by Wenden stamp, addressed to Grimma, all appropriate markings, mostly VF, Est. $500-$600
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290.00
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| 917 |
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L11 |
1893 (November 5), cover from Wenden to France, bearing four Imperial stamps (1k x3 and 7k) as well as local Arms stamp of 2k, tied by appropriate postmarks, Wenden stamp in addition pen-crossed, Nice arrival ds on reverse, traces of previous mounts, mounted on page from the Collection, F/VF, Est. $300-$400
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sold |
| 918 |
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L11 |
1897 (August 20), registered cover from Stockmanshof to Germany, franked by horizontal pairs of Imperial 3k carmine and 7k blue, met 10k International letter postage rate and 10k for registration, appropriately cancelled, pen-cross cancelled Wenden local 2k is alongside, wax seal and arrival ds on reverse, arranged on page from the Collection, F/VF, Est. $400-$500
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230.00
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| 919 |
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L11 |
1898 (August 5), cover from Stockmanshof to Germany, franked by Imperial 3k carmine and 7k blue together with Wenden stamp of 2k, appropriate cancellations plus pen-cross on local stamp, delivered to Rostock and forwarded to Cross-Rose, both receivers on the back, arranged on page from the Collection, F/VF, Est. $300- $400
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170.00
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| 920 |
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L11 |
1898 (August 1), stationery postcard 3k red, uprated by Imperial 1k orange plus local Arms stamp of 2k is alongside, sent from Stockmanshof to Germany, delivered to Munich within three (!) days with August 15(Georgian Calendar) receiver, mostly VF, S. Sismondo certificate, Est. $300-$400
View the certificate. |
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170.00
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| 921 |
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L11 |
1899 (April 29), printed matter cover from Wenden to Germany, franked by Imperial 2k green (Scott #47) per International printed matter rate and bearing 2k local stamp, first one cancelled by date marking, Wenden stamp pen-crossed, Sulz arrival ds is on the back, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF and scarce, Est. $300-$350
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170.00
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| 922 |
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L11 |
1899 (October 3), stationery envelope 7k blue, uprated by 3k carmine and local stamp of 2k, sent from Wenden to Berlin, dater cancellations plus pen-cross on local stamp, arrival marking is on the back, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF, Est. $250-$300
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150.00
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| 923 |
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L11 |
1899 (November 12), cover from Wenden to Germany, franked by Imperial 3k and 7k,in addition bearing 2k local stamp, tied by appropriate dater, Wenden stamp pen- crossed, Wandsbek arrival marking is on the back, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF, Est. $250-$300
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150.00
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| 924 |
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L11 |
1899 (December 10), illustrated postcard (view of Wenden), franked by 4k carmine with local Arms stamp of 2k black, green and red, tied by Wenden ds and 2k in addition pen-crossed, addressed to Germany, Neuwied arrival marking is alongside, arranged on page from the Collection, VF and scarce, Est. $300-$400
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170.00
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| 925 |
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L11 |
1900 (July 29), erroneous cover from Riga to Germany. franked by five stamps (1k x2, 2k x2 and 4k), met altogether 10k International postal rate, in addition by mistake Wenden local stamp of 2k was placed o reverse and cancelled together with Imperial stamps by Riga "29/VII.1900" ds, Kempten arrival marking, folds away from the stamps, fine and very unusual mailing, Est. $200 -$250
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115.00
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| 926 |
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L12 |
1901 (February 14), cover to Germany, franked by 10k blue (Scott #42) together with Wenden Castle 2k bluish green and brown, tied by Stockmanshof ds, local stamp with a stroke cancel, Munich receiver is on reverse, arranged on page from the Collection, VF, Est. $400-$500
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sold |
| 927 |
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L12 |
1901 (March 7), small size cover to Germany, franked by Imperial 3k carmine and 7k blue together with Wenden Castle 2k, tied by Stockmanshof ds, local stamp is pen- crossed, Karlsruhe arrival marking on reverse, mostly VF, Est. $400-$500
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sold |
| 928 |
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L12 |
1901-02, two covers to Germany, each one franked by 10k blue together with Wenden Castle 2k bluish green and brown, tied by Wenden or Stockmanshof ds respectively, local stamp with pen cancels, Berlin or Berlin suburb arrival markings on reverse, arranged on page from the Collection, VF, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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Mailings after closing of Wenden Local Post
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| 929 |
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1912 (June 6), incoming postcard with "Iz Yaschika" (Recovered from Mail Box) marking, franked by 3k red (Scott #75), sent from Moscow to Riga on June 3, received in Riga on June4, redirected to Wenden on June 10 and received there in the same day, VF and interesting item, Est. $150-$180
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85.00
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| 930 |
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1915 (February 14), stationery envelope 3k/5k lilac sent by registered mail to Grodno, uprated by Romanov Dynasty 4k and 14k stamps, met 20k postal rate (10k - postage and 10k - registration), tied by Wenden ds,"From Mail Box" manuscript on reverse, Grodno "11.3.15" arrival marking, which confirm almost one month delivery due to military operations of the World War I, arranged on page from the Collection, VF, Est. $200-$250
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115.00
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| 931 |
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1919 (March 15), blank of Imperial stationery card 4k red brown, sent free of postal charge from Wenden to Riga, tied by mute date cancellation and handstamped WENDEN above, Riga "17.3.19" arrival marking, arranged on page from the Collection, mostly VF and interesting postal history item from the Civil War period, Est. $200-$250
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115.00
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| 932 |
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1919 (May 19), Money transfer for 120rub, franked by Imperial 1r brown, pale brown and orange (Scott #87), sent from Cesis (Wenden) to Limbazi (Lemsal), both parts together, receipt was trimmed at bottom left, all appropriate markings, arranged on page from the Collection, F/VF, Est. $150-$200
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85.00
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| 933 |
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1915-19, group of five items sent from Wenden, including stationery card to Copenhagen with due "T" marking, two covers and one card sent during German Occupation of Latvia, and card franked with Independent Latvia stamps commemorating Liberation of Riga; in addition group of four early covers from 1881 to 1897, three with internal destinations and one is addressed to Germany, occasional flaws possible, still F/VF, Est. $600-$700
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345.00
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