Lots 1020 - 1049, Catalogue of Auction #100, Raritan Stamps, Inc

POSTAL STATIONERY ITEMS

1889-90, proof of pre-printed stamp for stationery envelope of 7k in blue, double impression on watermarked paper (similar to used for the issue), size 34x40mm, no gum as produced, VF and scarce, Standard Cat. #MK41, Est. $400-$500

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. $1,200-$1,500

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. $1,200-$1,500

1906-10, proof of pre-printed stamp for stationery card of 3k in red, double impression on thin yellowish cardboard (similar to used for the issue), size 35x40mm, no gum as produced, VF and scarce, Standard Cat. #PK16, Est. $400 -$500

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 very rare, especially in complete card, SC #PK25, Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Military Stationery Items

1914-15, "My Dear and Invaluable Wife", printed in blue on thin yellowish paper in Warsaw; Soldiers and Military Banners in lilac, printed in Kiev, two blanks for letters from the Front-Line Forces, both are unused, first one with some wear, still F/VF and rare, Est. $200-$250
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Early Stationery Envelopes

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 Cat. value is about $2,000
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2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Specialized Collection of State Stamped Envelopes

5th and 6th issues
1861-62, 15 envelopes neatly arranged and profusely described on Exhibition style pages, seven of 20+1k blue or ultra, five of 30+1k brick red and threeof10+1k black, representing shifted indicia and various printing defects, overall nice condition, all are unused and mostly VF, Standard Cat. #SC11-12 and 14, var, C.v. $2,225 for common envelopes, Est. $1,000-$1,500
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2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

STATIONERY ADVERTISING LETTER-SHEETS

1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 1, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 32 various advertisements inside and on reverse, folded several times, some flaps wearing, otherwise VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300- $400
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2, 3, 4, 5

1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 2, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 26 various advertisements inside, locally sent in St. Petersburg on November 4, which is the earliest recorded date of usage, mostly VF and rare, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $500-$600
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2, 3, 4, 5

1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 3, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 25 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300-$400
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2, 3, 4, 5

1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 4, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 24 various advertisements inside and on reverse, minor soiling, folded once, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300-$400
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2, 3, 4

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. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

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. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 7, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 27 various advertisements inside and on reverse, lightly folded, fresh and VF, Est. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 8, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 34 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from St. Petersburg to Kronstadt on December 14, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300- $400
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2, 3, 4

1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 9, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 26 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from Oryol to Moscow, minor wear and repaired folds, F/VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300-$400
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2, 3, 4

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. $300-$400
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2, 3, 4

1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 19, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 29 various advertisements inside and on reverse, minor repaired tears along folds, still F/VF, Est. $300-$400
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2, 3, 4

1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 25, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 34 various advertisements inside and on reverse, some flaps wear, mostly VF, Est. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 26, printed in Moscow, containing 32 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent in Moscow, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 27, printed in Odessa, containing 38 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh and VF overall, Est. $500- $600
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2, 3, 4

1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 28, printed in Saratov, containing 39 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from Moscow to Kronstadt, mostly VF and scarce, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $500-$600
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2, 3, 4

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. $400-$500
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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. $400 -$500
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1900, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 83, printed in St. Petersburg, containing about 60 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, nice condition overall, VF, Est. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

1900, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 84, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 23 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh quality overall, VF, Est. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

1899, 5k brown, unused letter-sheet of series 1 (local), printed in St. Petersburg, containing 23 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, still fresh quality, VF, Est. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

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. $300-$400
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2, 3, 4

1899, 5k brown, unused letter-sheet of series 4 (local), printed in St. Petersburg, containing over 60 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, small tear at bottom, overall nice item, VF, Est. $400-$500
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2, 3, 4

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1020	P		1889-90, proof of pre-printed stamp for stationery envelope of 7k in blue, double impression on watermarked paper (similar to used for the issue), size 34x40mm, no gum as produced, VF and scarce, Standard Cat. #MK41, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1021	P		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. $1,200-$1,500	(Ph)	600.00
1022	P		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. $1,200-$1,500	(Ph)	600.00
1023	P		1906-10, proof of pre-printed stamp for stationery card of 3k in red, double impression on thin yellowish cardboard (similar to used for the issue), size 35x40mm, no gum as produced, VF and scarce, Standard Cat. #PK16, Est. $400 -$500	(Ph)	200.00
1024	P		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 very rare, especially in complete card, SC #PK25, Est. $1,000-$1,500 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	750.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1025			1914-15, "My Dear and Invaluable Wife", printed in blue on thin yellowish paper in Warsaw; Soldiers and Military Banners in lilac, printed in Kiev, two blanks for letters from the Front-Line Forces, both are unused, first one with some wear, still F/VF and rare, Est. $200-$250 View Part 2.	(Ph)	100.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1026			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 Cat. value is about $2,000 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11	(Ph)	500.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1027			5th and 6th issues 1861-62, 15 envelopes neatly arranged and profusely described on Exhibition style pages, seven of 20+1k blue or ultra, five of 30+1k brick red and threeof10+1k black, representing shifted indicia and various printing defects, overall nice condition, all are unused and mostly VF, Standard Cat. #SC11-12 and 14, var, C.v. $2,225 for common envelopes, Est. $1,000-$1,500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15	(Ph)	500.00

Lot	Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1028		1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 1, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 32 various advertisements inside and on reverse, folded several times, some flaps wearing, otherwise VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300- $400 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5	(Ph)	250.00
1029		1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 2, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 26 various advertisements inside, locally sent in St. Petersburg on November 4, which is the earliest recorded date of usage, mostly VF and rare, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $500-$600 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5	(Ph)	300.00
1030		1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 3, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 25 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300-$400 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5	(Ph)	250.00
1031		1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 4, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 24 various advertisements inside and on reverse, minor soiling, folded once, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300-$400 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	250.00
1032		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. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	300.00
1033		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. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	300.00
1034		1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 7, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 27 various advertisements inside and on reverse, lightly folded, fresh and VF, Est. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	300.00
1035		1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 8, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 34 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from St. Petersburg to Kronstadt on December 14, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300- $400 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	250.00
1036		1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 9, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 26 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from Oryol to Moscow, minor wear and repaired folds, F/VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $300-$400 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	200.00
1037		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. $300-$400 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	250.00
1038		1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 19, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 29 various advertisements inside and on reverse, minor repaired tears along folds, still F/VF, Est. $300-$400 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	250.00
1039		1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 25, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 34 various advertisements inside and on reverse, some flaps wear, mostly VF, Est. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	300.00
1040		1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 26, printed in Moscow, containing 32 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent in Moscow, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	300.00
1041		1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 27, printed in Odessa, containing 38 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh and VF overall, Est. $500- $600 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	350.00
1042		1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 28, printed in Saratov, containing 39 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from Moscow to Kronstadt, mostly VF and scarce, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $500-$600 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	350.00
1043		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. $400-$500 View Part 2.	(Ph)	250.00
1044		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. $400 -$500 View Part 2.	(Ph)	300.00
1045		1900, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 83, printed in St. Petersburg, containing about 60 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, nice condition overall, VF, Est. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	250.00
1046		1900, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 84, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 23 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh quality overall, VF, Est. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	250.00
1047		1899, 5k brown, unused letter-sheet of series 1 (local), printed in St. Petersburg, containing 23 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, still fresh quality, VF, Est. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	300.00
1048		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. $300-$400 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	250.00
1049		1899, 5k brown, unused letter-sheet of series 4 (local), printed in St. Petersburg, containing over 60 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, small tear at bottom, overall nice item, VF, Est. $400-$500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	250.00