Lots 1104 - 1279, Catalogue of Auction #100, Raritan Stamps, Inc

LARGE DIE PROOFS

The following 35 lots represent a selection from the Holding of Soviet High Level Postal Official. All these proofs are bearing authority signatures and handstamps of Goznak and Soviet Postal Archives

1976, Vladimir Dahl, Writer and Author of the Russian Dictionary, stage sunken die proof of engraved part of the design of (4k) in green, artist P. Bendel, engraver T. Nikitina, size 120x99mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges and minor marginal thin at top, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500

1976, Icebreakers, 4k-20k, complete set of five die proofs of engraved part of the design, artist A. Axamit with group of engravers, printer's markings at sides, printed on paper without gum, VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $2,000-$3,000

1977, 150th Anniversary of the Naval Academy, sunken die proof of engraved part of the design of (6k) in brown, artist Y. Bronfenbrener, engraver L. Mayorova, size 121x100 mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $300-$400

1977, Icebreaker "Lena", die proof of 16k in black of the engraved part of the design, artist A. Axamit, engraver T. Nikitina, official note on reverse, size 120x88mm, printer's markings at sides, no gum as produced, VF and rare, Est. $500-$600

1977, Postal Clerk and Postal Code, die proof of (4k) in brown representing a part of engraved design (stage proof), artist G. Komlev, engraver L. Mayorova, size 120x87mm, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500

1977, Postal Clerk and (Sorting Machine), die proof of (4k) in brown representing a part of engraved design (stage proof), artist G. Komlev, engraver I. Mokrousov, size 118x88mm, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500

1977, Venomous Snakes and Endangered Animals, 1k- 30k, set of eight sunken die proofs in black brown or black, artist V. Kolganov, each one with printer's angles, produced on gummed paper with light traces of hinges at top, VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $4,000- $5,000
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1977, Nikolai Chernyshevsky, Writer and publicist, die proof of 4k in black, artist N. Cherkasov, engraver L. Mayorova, size 89x118mm, printer's markings at sides, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, Est. $500-$600

1978, Praha' 78 International Philatelic Exhibition, sunken die proof of engraved part of the design of 6k in black brown, artist A. Kalashnikov, engraver V. Gubin, size 119x98mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500

1978, History of Postal Services, (4k-16k), complete set of five die proofs of engraved part of the design, artist G. Komlev with group of engravers, approximate size120x90mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on paper without gum, mostly VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $2,000-$2,500

1978, Icebreaker "Vasili Pronchishchev", sunken die proof of 4k in indigo of the engraved part of the design, artist A. Axamit, engraver L. Mayorova, size 93x115mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and rare, Est. $500-$600

1978, Icebreaker "Moskva", sunken die proof of 10k in violet of the engraved part of the design, artist A. Axamit, engraver T. Nikitina, size 100x119mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and rare, Est. $500-$600

1979, 400th Anniversary of Vilnius State University, sunken die proof of 4k in black, engraved part of the design, artist A. Zhvilis, engraver L. Mayorova, size 120x100mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges, still VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500

1979, International Film Festival, sunken die proof of (15k) in black, stage proof of engraved part of the design, artist R. Strelnikov, size 93x119, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500

1980, Georg Ots, Soviet and Estonian Singer, die proof of 4k in slate blue (issued color), artists P. Lukhtein and V. Trager, engraver V. Smirnov, size 90x120mm, printer's markings at four sides, no gum as issued, VF, Est. $400- $500

1980, Research Fleet, 2k-15k, complete set of six sunken die proofs in black, artist A. Axamit with group of engravers, size 118-120x98-100mm, each one with printer's markings at sides, printed on stamp gummed paper, 15k with tiny marginal thin, all with traces of hinges, mostly VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $2,000-$3,000
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1981, Sergey Prokofiev, Composer, die proof of 4k in grey violet (issued color), artist V. Nikitin, engraver M. Silyanova, size 91x120mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and rare, Est. $500-$600

1981, Ilya N. Ulyanov, Teacher, Father of Vladimir Lenin sunken die proof of 4k in black, engraved part of the design, artist P. Bendel, size 100x120mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper, previously hinged, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500

1981, International Communications Exhibition "SVYAZ 81", sunken die stage proof of engraved part of the design of 4k in red brown, size 120x100mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on stamp gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500

1982, Josip Broz Tito, Marshal, Leader of Yugoslavia, die proof of (6k) in black of the partial engraved design, artist V. Nikitin, size 100x120mm, printed on paper without gum, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500

1982, Korney Chukovsky, Writer, die proof of 4k in blue black (issued color), artist V. Nikitin, printer's markings at sides, size 98x118mm, printed on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and very rare, Est.$500-$600

1982, 50th Anniversary of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, sunken die proof of (4k) in dark violet, engraved part of the design, artist Y. Levinovsky, size 120x100mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500

1982, Pavel L. Schilling, Inventor of Electric Telegraph, two sunken die stage proofs (engraved part of the design) of 6k in black, differ by light and bold inscription (Pochta USSR and 6k), artist A. Kalashnikov, size120x100mm,printer's markings at sides, produced on stamp gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and extremely rare couple, Est. $800-$1,000

1982, Sergey P. Botkin, famous therapist and clinician, die proof of 4k in green, artist P. Bendel, size 100x120mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $500-$600

1982, 60th Anniversary of the Soviet Union, 12 sunken die proofs of (10k) in various colors, complete or part of the engraved design for each of six values, approximate size 100x111-120mm, artist Y. Ryakhovsky, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper, previously hinged, VF and with high probability unique assemblage, Est. $4,000-$5,000
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1982, Paintings in the Hermitage Museum, proof of the central embossing on ordinary gummed paper, which was applied on label of stamps and central vignette of souvenir sheets of these issues, size 100x92mm, NH, VF and extremely rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $400 -$500
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1983, 113th Anniversary of the birth of Lenin, two sunken die proofs of 50k stamp in brown for the souvenir sheet, complete or part of the design without inscription and denomination, artist I. Martynov, first one with printer's angles and markings at four sides, size 100x120mm, printed on gummed paper, traces of previous hinges, VF and very rare couple, Est. $800-$1,000

1983, 200th Anniversary of the Opera and Ballet Theater in Leningrad, two sunken die proofs of 4k stamp in black, complete or part of the engraved design, artist E. Egorov, size 100x120mm, first one with printer's markings at four sides, produced on gummed paper, traces of previous hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $800-$1,000

1983, Pyotr Pospelov, Academician and Communist Party functionary, die proof of (4k) in black, engraved part of the design, artist V. Nikitin, size 100x120mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500

1983, Refrigerated Trawler, two sunken die proofs of 6k in black, first one with complete the other one with a part of engraved design, artist Y. Artsimenev, approximate size 100x120mm, first one with printer's markings, produced on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and very rare couple, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1983, Large Freezer Trawler, sunken die proof of 10k in gray black (issued in dark blue), artist Y. Artsimenev, approximate size 120x100mm, printer's angles and markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $500-$600

1983, Large Refrigerated Transport Ship, two sunken die proofs of 15k in black brown, first one with complete the other one with a part of engraved design, artist Y. Artsimenev, approximate size 100x120mm, first one with printer's markings, produced on gummed paper, some trace of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1983, Base Ship, two sunken die proofs of 20k in dark blue with and without hatching of "20", both are in gray black, first one with printer's angles, artist Y. Artsimenev, approximate size 95 -100x120mm, printed on gummed paper with hinge traces, VF and very rare, Est. $1,000- $1,200

1977, Olympic Games in Moscow, Tourism around the "Golden Ring", sunken die proofs of engraved part of the designs of (1r+50k) in black, the first issue, complete set of six, artist L. Sharov, approximate size 97-99x117-118mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and extremely rare, especially in complete set, Est. $2,000-$3,000

1978, History of Aviation, Airplane TB-3 (ANT-6), sunken die proof of 10k in black, representing engraved part of the design, artist E. Aniskin, engraver I. Mokrousov, size 120x100mm, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500

POSTAL STATIONERY ITEMS

Central Asia Bureau of the Ministry of Communications
1931, brown red overprint "Strengthening the combat readiness of the Red Army" on stationery postcard 5k brown, fresh, unused and VF, Standard Cat. #IV.6

1961, Haapsalu Sanatorium in Estonia, stationery envelope 4k lilac printed on gray blue paper with watermark Octagon, Coat of Arms in red, stamp of 40k and address guide in blue printed inside, opened for display, VF and rare, Est. $200-$250
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Two Postcard Booklets
1933, Treasures of Moscow Kremlin Museums, first one is containing 6 cards of the treasures from the Grand Kremlin Palace (series II), the other one - 12 cards of the treasures from the Kremlin Armory (series III), all are intact, first one with insignificant cover wearing, still VF and rare, only a handful intact booklets remained, Est. $300-$400

POSTAGE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

1923, First Agriculture Exhibition, 1r brown and orange, perforation L13 1/2, complete sheet of 25, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200

1923, definitive issue, worker 1k orange and 20k green, two stamps of litho printing with perforation 14 1/2x15, full OG, NH, VF and guaranteed genuine, in addition two litho printing stamps, 3k red with perforation 12 (expertly regummed) and 1r with forged perforation 14 1/2x15, Est. $400-$500

1924, definitive issue, peasant 30k violet in horizontal imperforate pair; soldier 40k slate gray, two sheet margin imperforate singles with and without offset on gum side, all are litho printing with invalidating perforation across the design, full OG, NH (one 40k hinged on margin only), VF, Est. $300-$400

1924, Lenin Mourning issue, 3k-20k, two imperforate complete sets of four with medium and wide frames, plus perforated set with medium frame, all with full OG, NH, mostly VF

1926, Lenin Mourning issue, 6k red and black, wide frame, used together with Revolution of 1905, 3k-14k, imperforate set of three on registered cover from Tashkent to Germany, Charlottenburg arrival ds on reverse, VF, Est. $150-$200

1924 (May 3), Lenin Mourning issue, 12k red and black, narrow frame, double (!) impression of red color, used on registered banking receipt from Moscow to Kamenka (Podolia Gub.), appropriate markings and arrival ds, minor card ageing, stamp is not affected, F/VF and very rare, Est. $300-$400
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1924 (March 13), Lenin Mourning issue, 6k red and black, horizontal pair with medium frame, red color strongly shifted to the top, used together with litho peasant 2k green, imperforate block of four on cover to Germany, no arrival ds as often, mostly VF and desirable variety on cover, Est. $200-$250
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1924 (April 16), Lenin Mourning issue, 6k red and black, perforated stamp with medium frame in bottom right corner margin block of four, used on insufficiently franked cover from Moscow to Paris, letter "T" on front and French due stamp of 20c olive green is on reverse, transit and Paris arrival ds, mostly VF, Est. $200-$300

1926, Lenin Mourning issue, 12k red and black, perforated stamp with wide frame, used together with peasant 2k green on cover from Moscow to Switzerland, indistinct receiver on the back, mostly VF and rare franking, Est. $200-$250

1926, definitive issue, 7k-5r, imperforate complete set of eight printed on white wove paper, full OG, NH, VF

1924-25, definitive issue, peasant 2k green, typo printing, bottom left corner sheet margin imperforate block of 10 (5x2), misplaced double impression with second control line and text above stamps, two invalidating perf lines, full OG, NH, VF and a spectacular piece, Est. $400-$500

1924-25, definitive issue, soldier 1r red and brown, enlarged margins imperforate single of typo printing, in addition worker 8k with "small head" variety, both with horizontal invalidating perforation, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250

1925, Lenin Mausoleum, 7k-40k, imperforate complete set of four, all with side margins, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF

1925, Lenin, 5r brick red and 10r indigo, two complete sets of two, perforation 13 1/2 and 10 1/2, watermark Borders and Rosettes, all with full OG, NH or VLH (10r perf 13 1/2), VF and guaranteed genuine, C.v. $690

1925, Lenin, 5r brick red and 10r indigo, imperforate complete set in horizontal pairs, watermark Borders and Rosettes, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $150 as hinged singles

1925-28, Lenin, 5r and 10r, imperforate complete set of two, both with top margins on watermarked Borders and Rosettes paper; 3r, 5r and 10r, complete set of three, two with sheet margins, perforation 10 1/2, watermark Lozenges, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250

1925, definitive issue, worker 8k olive brown, perforation 14 1/4x14 3/4, bottom left corner sheet margin single, control line is on the left edge, full OG, NH, VF and very rare in such condition, A. Pevzner, well-known specialist of Soviet definitive stamps, considered this perf variety as issue for collectors, which has never been in regular postal circulation, C.v. $575

1926, definitive issue, 1k-5r, imperforate complete set of 20, printed on watermarked Borders and Rosettes paper, full OG, NH, mostly VF

1925-29, A. Popov, Decembrist Revolt, Revolution of 1905, Esperanto Congress, Dr. Zamenhof, Red Army and Child Welfare of 1929, nine perf and imperf complete issues, the total is 24 stamps, nice condition, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $522

1925, Centenary of the Decembrist Revolt, 3k, 7k and 14k, perforated complete set used on registered cover in Moscow, all appropriate markings and arrival ds, VF, Est. $100-$150

1926, Lenin, 1r dark brown, 2r black violet, 3r dark green, horizontal watermark Borders and Rosettes, complete set of three, perforation 10 1/2, plus two varieties - 2r perf 12 1/2, 3r vertical positions of watermark, full OG, NH or LH(2r perf 12 1/2), VF, "key" stamps with experts' signs on reverse

1927, 10th Anniversary of the October Revolution, 3k-28k, complete set of seven, full OG, NH, VF

1927-28, the second definitive issue, 1k-80k, complete set of 15, three stamps with sheet margins, full OG, NH, VF and a beautiful unit in every respect, C.v. $253

1928-29, Lenin, 3r, 5r and 10r, watermark Lozenges, complete set of three, perforation 10 1/2, in addition stamp of 3r with perforation 10, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $295

1930, Industrialization, Cavalry Army, Education Exhibition, Child Welfare, six complete issues of 17 perf or imperf stamps, nice quality unit, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $258

1931-32, the third definitive issue, 1k-1r, imperforate complete set of nine, all with sheet margins, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $700

1932-33, 15th Anniversary of the October Revolution, 3k- 35k, complete set of eight, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $331

1932-33, 15th Anniversary of the Revolution, 3k-35k, complete set of seven and Revolutionaries' Aid Association (MOPR), 50k dark red, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $398

1933-34, K. Marx, Revolutionaries, Order of the Red Banner and Ivan Fedorov, four complete issues, the total is nine stamps in perfect quality, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $380

1933, Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition, red surcharges 30k/15k black brown and 70k/35k ultra, complete set of two, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $508

1933, Ethnographic issue, complete set of 21, nice unit practically without usual gum creases, full OG, NH, mostly VF and rare set in such quality, C.v. $498

1933, Baku Commissars, 4k-40k, complete set of five, practically perfect original gum without usual patches, NH, VF and scarce in this condition, C.v. $440

1933, Baku Commissars, 4k-40k, complete set of five, fresh full original uneven gum as always, NH, VF, C.v. $440

1934, Lenin Mausoleum, 5k-35k, complete set of five, full OG slightly disturbed on 5k stamp, NH, VF, C.v. $363

1935, Anti-War Propaganda issue, 5k-35k, complete set of five, excellent condition, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,125

1935, Anti-War Propaganda, 5k-35k, complete set of five, full/large part of OG, NH (5k and 10k) or hinged, mostly VF, C.v. $639

1935, Moscow Subway, 5k-20k, complete set of four, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $825

1935, Friedrich Engels, 5k-20k, complete set of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $236

1935, Moscow Spartacist Games, 1k-40k, complete set of ten, several stamps with sheet margins, post office fresh condition, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $940

1935, Iranian Arts, 5k-35k, complete set of four, post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $310

1936-37, Kalinin, Tolstoy (perf 14 and 11), Revolutionaries (perf 11), Dobrolyubov (perf 11 and 14), Pushkin (ordinary paper) and Dzerzhinsky, eight complete issues, the total is 24 stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $477

1936, Pioneers Helping Post, 1k-15k, two complete set of six with perforation 14 and 11, additional two stamps of 2k (both perf) on porous ("cotton") paper and 1k (perf 14) with partial print on margin, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $263++

1937, Alexander Pushkin, 10k and 50k in souvenir sheet on chalk-surfaced paper, five examples, three of which with a dot inside "o" in "Pochta" of 10k stamp, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250++
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1937, Architectural Projects, 3k-50k, complete set of eight, in addition stamp of 30k with perforation 11, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $396

1937, Architectural Projects, 40k violet, souvenir sheet of four values, 10 examples, three of which with text shifted to the left relative to the stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $290++

1937, Architectural Projects, Palace of the Soviets, engraved Goznak (Soviet State Printing Plant) not accepted essay in slate blue with no value indicated, printed on thickened paper, size 75x45mm (stamp design size 33x21mm), no gum as issued, NH, VF and extremely rare, only a few such die proofs were produced, Raritan Stamps guarantee, suggested retail is $20,000

1937, definitive issue, factory worker 2k yellow green, complete sheet of 100 printed on paper without watermark, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,300

1937, definitive issue, farm worker 4k claret, right sheet margin horizontal strip of four, third stamp with two spots over right worker's shoulder variety, full OG, NH, VF
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1938, Views of Crimea and Caucasus, 5k-1r, complete set of 12, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $402

1938, Sports issue, 5k-80k, complete set of eight, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $290

1938, Moscow Subway, 10k-50k, complete set of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $155

1939, definitive issue, miner 5k red, perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12x12 1/2, block of four, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200

1940, Vladimir Mayakovsky, 15k-80k, complete set of four, perforation L12 1/2, unfolded corner sheet margin blocks of eight, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $584++

1940, Vladimir Mayakovsky, 60k dark gray blue, comb perforation 12 1/4x11 3/4, raster horizontal diamonds, minor ink permeating (letters "CC" of "CCCP"), full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $825

1941, People's Militia, 30k blue, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $300

1948, 29th Anniversary of the October Revolution, 30k brown orange and 30k green, two perforated blocks of four used on two registered covers from Bereznitsy (Leningrad Obl.) to Leningrad, postmarked on arrival, VF

1948 Year, complete set of 131 stamps, including 5-Year Plan, Young Pioneers, Komsomol, Artillery Day, imperforate stamps and etc., full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $1,885
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1948, Young Pioneers (Scouts), 30k-1r, complete set of five, in addition City of Sverdlovsk, 30k-1r, imperforate set of three, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $267

1948, definitive issue, Coat of Arms and Flag of the Soviet Union, 40k brownish red, size 14.8x21.8mm, original printing, horizontal imperforate pair, clear margin at top and enlarged at all other sides, full OG, NH, F/VF and extremely rare only a few such pairs known, Est. $5,000- $6,000

1949, Joseph Stalin's 70th Birthday, souvenir sheet of four 40k multicolored, printed on slightly yellowing paper, size 173x222mm, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $500

1949, definitive issue, 15k miner, 20k farm worker, 25k aviator and 30k scientist, size 14.2x21mm, reprints of 1954-58 in unfolded complete sheets of 100, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200
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1950, Moscow Skyscrapers, 1r in various colors, complete set of eight, perfect condition, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $460

1951-56, Scientists - N. Kurnakov, N. Miklouho-Maclay (2) and P. Yablochkov, solo franking on covers to Germany, Canada (2) and Crimea, first one with slight fold away from the stamp, all are F/VF, Est. $200-$250

1951-52, Czechoslovakia, 20k-1r, and Stalin Constitution, 40k x4, two complete sets of five and four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $376

1953, 50th Anniversary of Communist Party, 40k multicolored, ghost double impression of magenta (inscriptions at top and bottom), full OG, NH, VF and scarce, only one sheet of 72 stamps with this error has been discovered, Est. $150-$200
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1954, Valery Chkalov, 1r gray, violet blue and dark brown, comb perforation 12 1/2x12 instead of L12 1/2, top sheet margin unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF

1954, Sports issue, Track, 40k multicolored, a single with double impression of black color, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $100-$150
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1954, Sports issue, Track, 40k multicolored, double impression of black color, left sheet margin unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $400-$500
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1954, 75th Anniversary of the Birth of Joseph Stalin, 40k lilac rose and 1r gray blue, complete set of two miniature sheets of 25, nice and unfolded, slightly uneven full original gum as always exists, NH, VF and rare, all stamps of 1r with Soviet Philatelic guarantee hs, suggested retail $5,000

1956, Generalissimo Count Alexander Suvorov, imperforate proof of frame and background for stamp of 1r in olive green, two horizontal pairs printed on wove paper without watermark and on watermarked paper, no gum as produced, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $2,000-$3,000

1956, Generalissimo Count Alexander Suvorov, imperforate proof of central design for stamp of 1r in red brown, horizontal pair printed on wove paper without watermark, no gum as produced, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $1,000-$1,500

1957, Vissarion Belinsky, 40k multicolored, perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12 1/2x12, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, guaranteed genuine, Est. $800-$1,000

1957, Vissarion Belinsky, 40k multicolored, perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12 1/2x12, top left corner sheet margin block of four, post office fresh quality item, full OG, NH, VF and rare multiple, only a few such blocks recorded, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $4,000-$5,000

1957-58, Youth Festival, 10k-1r, imperforate complete set of five, in addition Civil Aviation, 20k-2r, imperforate complete set of seven, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $335

1957, Vologda Lace Maker, 40k rose, yellow and brown, a single with perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12x12 1/2, full OG, NH, VF

1957, Vologda Lace Maker, 40k rose, yellow and brown, a single with perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12x12 1/2, top sheet margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF

1957, Launching of the First Sputnik, 40k indigo on bluish paper and 40k bright blue, two complete sheets of 98 (14x7), folded once along vertical perforation, fresh, full OG, NH, VF
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1958, All-Union Industrial Exhibition, 60k gray violet, red and black, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, enlarged margins at other sides, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, suggested retail $2,750

1958, All-Union Industrial Exhibition, reduced format perforated (L12 1/2) proof of 60k in deep blue, gummed, VF and very rare, some Russian catalogs listed the same design proofs affixed over Goznak presentation cards, a common stamp is included for comparison, this lot was sold in our Auction #83 (September 2019) for $3,450 including Auction commission, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $3,000-$4,000

1958, All-Union Industrial Exhibition, reduced format perforated (L12 1/2) proof of 60k in brown, gummed, VF and very rare, some Russian catalogs listed the same design proofs affixed over Goznak presentation cards ,a common stamp is shown for comparison, but not included, this lot was sold in our Auction #83 (September 2019) for $3,450 including Auction commission, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $3,000-$4,000

1958, 13th Congress of the Young Communist League, 60k carmine, a single with comb perforation 12 1/2x12 instead of L12 1/2, full OG, NH, fine and scarce stamp, arranged on illustrated page from a Collection

1958, Congress of International Democratic Women's Federation (F.D.I.F.), 60k ultra and black, double (ghost) impression of black color, unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250

1958, Voroshilovgrad Locomotive Plant, 40k brown and buff, unissued stamp due to city name changed from Voroshilovgrad to Lugansk at that time, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250

1958, Voroshilovgrad Locomotive Plant, 40k brown and buff, unfolded block of four, unissued due to city name changed from Voroshilovgrad to Lugansk at that time, full OG, NH, VF

1958, Georgi (Sergo) Ordzhonikidze, 40k multicolored, omitted background (yellow, brown and green colors), bottom sheet margin unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF and scarce multiple, a copy of V. Zagorsky certificate for block of 24, offered block from positions 85 -86/95-96 of a sheet of 100, Est. $800-$1,000
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1960, Leo Tolstoy, 20k violet and brown, complete sheet of 25 (5x5), "tree without branches" variety on stamps from positions 1, 9, 15 and 21, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce in complete sheet, these error presents only in a small part of printing run, Es. $300-$400
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1960, Iris, perforated proof of 60k multicolored, reduced format stamp, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $2,000-$3,000

1961, Lenin, partly perforated and imperforate stage proofs (essays) of 20k in black brown by artist P. Vasilyev, microprint "1961" at top right, produced on gummed surfaced paper, NH, VF and very rare, a stamp issued in 1959 of the similar design is included, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1961, red overprint "22nd Congress of CPSU" on Rocket and Stars 1r black and red, complete sheet of 16 (4x4), double vertical perforation between stamps, stamp on position 14 with type III overprint, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $440 as single stamps

1964, Tokyo Olympic Game, souvenir sheet of 1r in green, red and gold, numbered at the bottom with "011643", tiny inclusion spot at top and insignificant full original gum disturbance, NH, F/VF, C.v. $200

1964, Conquest of Space, souvenir sheet of six stamps of 10k multicolored on ordinary paper, light blue color (text at right - "1964. Pochta USSR") with double impression, full OG, NH, VF and rare unrecorded error, a common sheet is included for comparison, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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1966, Cosmonauts' Day, 10k multicolored, double impression of gold color variety, unfolded complete sheet of 30 (6x5), full OG, NH, VF and rare, especially in a complete sheet, Est. $1,000-$1,500
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1974, Foreign Paintings in Russian Museums, self-portrait by Jacques-Louis David, 50k multicolored, souvenir sheet without varnish coating, full OG, NH, VF, a common sheet is added for comparison, very scarce and unrecorded modern error, which is in high probability is a trial issue, Est. $200-$250

1975, Paintings by Fyodor A. Vasilyev, 4k multicolored, complete miniature sheet of seven with label at the top left, all colors omitted except frame in gray, lacquered coating is intact, pre-printed First Day cancellation, full OG, NH, VF, extremely rare, unrecorded and definitely genuine item, Est. $5,000-$6,000

1975, Palekh Arts, 4k-20k, side margin se-tenant strip of five, imperforate on the left, full OG, NH, VF

1976, Palekh Paintings, 14k multicolored, gold color (ornament and denomination) is inverted, bottom sheet margin block of four, two lower stamps without denomination, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare major error, one of two existing blocks of four with and without denomination, as long as the only sheet of 25 with inverted gold color had been discovered, copy of the N. Mandrovski certificate for the complete sheet, Est. $8,000 -$10,000
View the certificate.

1976, Caucasus Flowers, 2k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $900

1976, Caucasus Flowers, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforated pair, full original gum with tiny water stain on the left stamp, NH, VF, suggested retail is $2,400

1978, Old Russian Arts, Pokrova-on-Nerl' Church, 10k multicolored, two varieties - whole design printed on ordinary paper without lacquered coating, the other one - double impression of black color, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, especially stamp without glazing, a common stamp is added for comparison, Est. $250-$300

1978, Old Russian Arts, Pokrova-on-Nerl' Church, 10k multicolored, printed on ordinary paper without lacquered coating, top right corner margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF and rare positional multiple, an issued stamp is added for comparison, Est. $500-$600

1979, Flag and Soviet Emblem, 4k multicolored, top right corner sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, the rarest and most expensive imperf error of the period, suggested retail $16,800

1980, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games, Figure Skating, 6k orange, violet and light blue, top right corner sheet margin imperforate vertical pair, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, suggested retail is $11,500

1980, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games, Ice Hockey, 10k multicolored, top right corner sheet margin imperforate vertical pair, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, suggested retail is $11,500

1980, 60th Anniversary of Azerbaijan Soviet Republic, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce, suggested retail is $3,200

1980, 35th Anniversary of the Victory in Great Patriotic War, two imperforate stamps of 4k multicolored, sheet margin singles, full OG (the last one with minor gum disturbance at top), NH, VF and rare, suggested retail $4,700

1982, Portrait of M. I. Lopukhina by Vladimir Borovikovsky, 6k multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair, enlarged margins at left and at bottom, nice quality item, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $7,800

1982, New Year 1983, 4k multicolored, bottom sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,200

1983, Soviet Gliders, A-9, 2k multicolored, bottom sheet margin vertical imperforate pair, completely flawless item, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, suggested retail $5,600

1983, 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Soviet Composer A. V. Aleksandrov, 4k multicolored, top left corner sheet margin vertical imperforated pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $4,400

1983, View of Rostov-on-Don, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,400

1983, Buryat Autonomous Republic, 4k multicolored, vertical imperforate pair with enlarged margins around, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail $2,400

1983, Kypu Lighthouse in Estonia, 1k multicolored, bottom sheet margin horizontal imperforated pair, printers' angles on the edge, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $2,400

1983, Paintings by J. Khrutski, 4k multicolored, dark blue frame and yellow brown inscription are shifted to the left, top right corner sheet margin block of four, CTO with full OG, VF, Est. $300-$400

1983, Partisan Madonna by M.A. Savitsky, 20k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $8,000

1983, National Food Program, Wheat Production, 5k multicolored, top left corner sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $6,200

1983, Academician Aleksandr Sidorenko, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,800

1983, New Year issue, 5k multicolored, vertical imperforate pair, enlarged margins around, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,200

1984, Women's European Speed Skating Championships, 5k multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair, nice margins all around, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $6,200

1984, 25th Anniversary of Cuban Revolution, 5k multicolored, top sheet margin vertical imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $1,900

1984, Soviet Tank "ISU-152", 10k multicolored, bottom sheet margin vertical imperforate pair, control line on the selvage, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,800

1984, Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games, Ice-Hockey, 20k multicolored, vertical imperforate pair, nice margins all around, full OG, NH, VF, rare and guaranteed genuine, suggested retail is $5,000

1984, Moscow Zoo, Snow Leopard, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin imperforate pair, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $5,600

1988, Antarctic Expedition, 20k multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, nice item in every respect, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $1,900

1989, Taras Shevchenko, 5k pale green, black and brown, top left corner sheet margin imperforate horizontal pair, printed on thick glossy paper, no gum as produced, NH, VF, suggested retail is 1,250

1989, Honey Bees, 5k multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, excellent quality item, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $8,400

1989 (May 18), Honeybee, 5k multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair used on unaddressed FDC, flawless condition, VF and very rare, Est. $800- $1,000

1989, Letter Writing Week, 5k multicolored, bottom left corner sheet margin imperforate block of four, printed on thick glossy paper, control lights on selvages, no gum as issued, NH, VF and guaranteed genuine, suggested retail is $650

1990, Capitals of the Soviet Republics, 5k multicolored, imperforate complete set of 13 (Riga and Yerevan do not exist imperf) in left sheet margin horizontal pairs, control signs on selvages, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $1,850

1990, Capitals of the Soviet Republics, 5k multicolored, imperforate set of 12 (no Frunze, Riga and Yerevan do not exist imperf) mostly in sheet margin horizontal pairs Kishinev is a single), full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $550

1990, New Year 1991, 5k multicolored, top right corner sheet margin block of six triangles, stamp design is completely transformed on the right due to breakdown of printing device, full OG, NH, VF and a spectacular piece, Est. $200-$250

1991, Marine Life, Dolphin, 20k multicolored, top right corner sheet margin imperforate horizontal pair, control lights on selvage, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $2,800

COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS

31-Year Complete Collection in 4 Illustrated Hingeless Leuchtturm Albums
1961-91, over 3500 mint never hinged stamps and about 250 souvenir and miniature sheets, apparently all stamps are presented with many extras, imperforate Space sheet of 1962, North Pole sheet with red surcharge of 1962, Green Tokyo Olympics sheet of 1964, imperforates from 1961-64 and etc., perfect quality unit, full OG, NH, mainly VF, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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Remainder of a Collection in Red Stockbook
1923-91, over 240 mint stamps and 40 souvenir sheets, including some better items, starting with Agriculture Exhibition of 1923, mainly full OG, NH and F/VF, total C.v. is over$1,150, including in pre-1961 about $900
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Balance of a Consignment of Pre-World War II
Material 1923-41, 385 apparently mint stamps, including two complete sheets, 13 blocks of 4, 6 or 9 stamps, some better singles of definitive and commemorative stamps, small varieties and more, nice quality overall, a few stamps regummed, others with full OG, mainly NH, F/VF, C.v. is over $2,000, Est. $500-$600
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Balance of a Consignment of Postal History and Scarce Stamps
1848-1992, 22 covers or cards, including 2 early stationery envelopes of 1848 and 1855 (first one with mirrored watermark), 4 Middle Asia items, 5 Ship Mail postcards, 5 American Relief Administration cards (one with mixed franking, some faults), Crimea Civil War issue in pair on cover, several stockcards with stamps, including 3 inverted St. Petersburg surcharged sets of 1992 in se-tenant pairs, in addition some fakes and bogus items, neatly arranged on stockpages, postal history pieces with occasional conveyance defects, still F/VF, Est. $500-$600
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Lenin Mourning issue - Fabulous Collection
1924-47, 118 items, starting with imperforate complete sets on covers dated by January 30 and February 1, 1924, the total is 12 cards or covers franked by imperf or perf complete sets, one cover franked with stamp bearing "pin on tie variety" along 14 other values, three - are philatelic exchange covers, five items were mailed with various Pioneer Flights, interesting destinations, franking combinations with other commemorative and definitive stamps, each item is perfectly inscribed on attendant pages, occasional flaws possible, still great unit, which is absolutely impossible to duplicate, F/VF, Est. $2,000-$2,500
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Three Covers franked by Complete Sets
1944-51, Tehran Conference, UPU Anniversary (perf and imperf), Spasski Tower and Kyrgyz Republic placed over three registered covers, two addressed to USA and sent in Leningrad, appropriate markings and arrival ds, VF

FDC and Special Cancellations Assemblage
1932-56, 37 items, including 26 different FD covers or cards (most properly went through the mail), and 11 various special markings, including two envelopes of 800th Anniversary of Moscow, two chess items and much more, a beautiful holding, fresh condition, mostly VF, generally items the V. Ustinovsky Collection, great lot for retail, Est. $800-$1,000
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Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1104	P	4494	The following 35 lots represent a selection from the Holding of Soviet High Level Postal Official. All these proofs are bearing authority signatures and handstamps of Goznak and Soviet Postal Archives 1976, Vladimir Dahl, Writer and Author of the Russian Dictionary, stage sunken die proof of engraved part of the design of (4k) in green, artist P. Bendel, engraver T. Nikitina, size 120x99mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges and minor marginal thin at top, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1105	P	4532-36	1976, Icebreakers, 4k-20k, complete set of five die proofs of engraved part of the design, artist A. Axamit with group of engravers, printer's markings at sides, printed on paper without gum, VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $2,000-$3,000	(Ph)	1200.00
1106	P	4549	1977, 150th Anniversary of the Naval Academy, sunken die proof of engraved part of the design of (6k) in brown, artist Y. Bronfenbrener, engraver L. Mayorova, size 121x100 mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	200.00
1107	P	4584	1977, Icebreaker "Lena", die proof of 16k in black of the engraved part of the design, artist A. Axamit, engraver T. Nikitina, official note on reverse, size 120x88mm, printer's markings at sides, no gum as produced, VF and rare, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	250.00
1108	P	4619	1977, Postal Clerk and Postal Code, die proof of (4k) in brown representing a part of engraved design (stage proof), artist G. Komlev, engraver L. Mayorova, size 120x87mm, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1109	P	4621	1977, Postal Clerk and (Sorting Machine), die proof of (4k) in brown representing a part of engraved design (stage proof), artist G. Komlev, engraver I. Mokrousov, size 118x88mm, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1110	P	4626-33	1977, Venomous Snakes and Endangered Animals, 1k- 30k, set of eight sunken die proofs in black brown or black, artist V. Kolganov, each one with printer's angles, produced on gummed paper with light traces of hinges at top, VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $4,000- $5,000 View Part 2.	(Ph)	2000.00
1111	P	4678	1977, Nikolai Chernyshevsky, Writer and publicist, die proof of 4k in black, artist N. Cherkasov, engraver L. Mayorova, size 89x118mm, printer's markings at sides, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	250.00
1112	P	4693	1978, Praha' 78 International Philatelic Exhibition, sunken die proof of engraved part of the design of 6k in black brown, artist A. Kalashnikov, engraver V. Gubin, size 119x98mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1113	P	4715-19	1978, History of Postal Services, (4k-16k), complete set of five die proofs of engraved part of the design, artist G. Komlev with group of engravers, approximate size120x90mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on paper without gum, mostly VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $2,000-$2,500	(Ph)	1200.00
1114	P	4721	1978, Icebreaker "Vasili Pronchishchev", sunken die proof of 4k in indigo of the engraved part of the design, artist A. Axamit, engraver L. Mayorova, size 93x115mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and rare, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	250.00
1115	P	4723	1978, Icebreaker "Moskva", sunken die proof of 10k in violet of the engraved part of the design, artist A. Axamit, engraver T. Nikitina, size 100x119mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and rare, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	250.00
1116	P	4731	1979, 400th Anniversary of Vilnius State University, sunken die proof of 4k in black, engraved part of the design, artist A. Zhvilis, engraver L. Mayorova, size 120x100mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges, still VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1117	P	4760	1979, International Film Festival, sunken die proof of (15k) in black, stage proof of engraved part of the design, artist R. Strelnikov, size 93x119, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1118	P	4818	1980, Georg Ots, Soviet and Estonian Singer, die proof of 4k in slate blue (issued color), artists P. Lukhtein and V. Trager, engraver V. Smirnov, size 90x120mm, printer's markings at four sides, no gum as issued, VF, Est. $400- $500	(Ph)	200.00
1119	P	4881-86	1980, Research Fleet, 2k-15k, complete set of six sunken die proofs in black, artist A. Axamit with group of engravers, size 118-120x98-100mm, each one with printer's markings at sides, printed on stamp gummed paper, 15k with tiny marginal thin, all with traces of hinges, mostly VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $2,000-$3,000 View Part 2.	(Ph)	1500.00
1120	P	4931	1981, Sergey Prokofiev, Composer, die proof of 4k in grey violet (issued color), artist V. Nikitin, engraver M. Silyanova, size 91x120mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and rare, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	250.00
1121	P	4968	1981, Ilya N. Ulyanov, Teacher, Father of Vladimir Lenin sunken die proof of 4k in black, engraved part of the design, artist P. Bendel, size 100x120mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper, previously hinged, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1122	P	4978	1981, International Communications Exhibition "SVYAZ 81", sunken die stage proof of engraved part of the design of 4k in red brown, size 120x100mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on stamp gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1123	P	5019	1982, Josip Broz Tito, Marshal, Leader of Yugoslavia, die proof of (6k) in black of the partial engraved design, artist V. Nikitin, size 100x120mm, printed on paper without gum, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1124	P	5033	1982, Korney Chukovsky, Writer, die proof of 4k in blue black (issued color), artist V. Nikitin, printer's markings at sides, size 98x118mm, printed on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and very rare, Est.$500-$600	(Ph)	250.00
1125	P	5056	1982, 50th Anniversary of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, sunken die proof of (4k) in dark violet, engraved part of the design, artist Y. Levinovsky, size 120x100mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1126	P	5069	1982, Pavel L. Schilling, Inventor of Electric Telegraph, two sunken die stage proofs (engraved part of the design) of 6k in black, differ by light and bold inscription (Pochta USSR and 6k), artist A. Kalashnikov, size120x100mm,printer's markings at sides, produced on stamp gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and extremely rare couple, Est. $800-$1,000	(Ph)	400.00
1127	P	5082	1982, Sergey P. Botkin, famous therapist and clinician, die proof of 4k in green, artist P. Bendel, size 100x120mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	250.00
1128	P	5091-96	1982, 60th Anniversary of the Soviet Union, 12 sunken die proofs of (10k) in various colors, complete or part of the engraved design for each of six values, approximate size 100x111-120mm, artist Y. Ryakhovsky, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper, previously hinged, VF and with high probability unique assemblage, Est. $4,000-$5,000 View Part 2. View Part 3.	(Ph)	2500.00
1129	P	5098/340	1982, Paintings in the Hermitage Museum, proof of the central embossing on ordinary gummed paper, which was applied on label of stamps and central vignette of souvenir sheets of these issues, size 100x92mm, NH, VF and extremely rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $400 -$500 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	200.00
1130	P	5136	1983, 113th Anniversary of the birth of Lenin, two sunken die proofs of 50k stamp in brown for the souvenir sheet, complete or part of the design without inscription and denomination, artist I. Martynov, first one with printer's angles and markings at four sides, size 100x120mm, printed on gummed paper, traces of previous hinges, VF and very rare couple, Est. $800-$1,000	(Ph)	400.00
1131	P	5142	1983, 200th Anniversary of the Opera and Ballet Theater in Leningrad, two sunken die proofs of 4k stamp in black, complete or part of the engraved design, artist E. Egorov, size 100x120mm, first one with printer's markings at four sides, produced on gummed paper, traces of previous hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $800-$1,000	(Ph)	400.00
1132	P	5154	1983, Pyotr Pospelov, Academician and Communist Party functionary, die proof of (4k) in black, engraved part of the design, artist V. Nikitin, size 100x120mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1133	P	5158	1983, Refrigerated Trawler, two sunken die proofs of 6k in black, first one with complete the other one with a part of engraved design, artist Y. Artsimenev, approximate size 100x120mm, first one with printer's markings, produced on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and very rare couple, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	500.00
1134	P	5159	1983, Large Freezer Trawler, sunken die proof of 10k in gray black (issued in dark blue), artist Y. Artsimenev, approximate size 120x100mm, printer's angles and markings at sides, produced on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	250.00
1135	P	5160	1983, Large Refrigerated Transport Ship, two sunken die proofs of 15k in black brown, first one with complete the other one with a part of engraved design, artist Y. Artsimenev, approximate size 100x120mm, first one with printer's markings, produced on gummed paper, some trace of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	500.00
1136	P	5161	1983, Base Ship, two sunken die proofs of 20k in dark blue with and without hatching of "20", both are in gray black, first one with printer's angles, artist Y. Artsimenev, approximate size 95 -100x120mm, printed on gummed paper with hinge traces, VF and very rare, Est. $1,000- $1,200	(Ph)	500.00
1137	P	B107-12	1977, Olympic Games in Moscow, Tourism around the "Golden Ring", sunken die proofs of engraved part of the designs of (1r+50k) in black, the first issue, complete set of six, artist L. Sharov, approximate size 97-99x117-118mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed paper with trace of hinges, VF and extremely rare, especially in complete set, Est. $2,000-$3,000	(Ph)	1500.00
1138	P	C117	1978, History of Aviation, Airplane TB-3 (ANT-6), sunken die proof of 10k in black, representing engraved part of the design, artist E. Aniskin, engraver I. Mokrousov, size 120x100mm, printed on gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1139			Central Asia Bureau of the Ministry of Communications 1931, brown red overprint "Strengthening the combat readiness of the Red Army" on stationery postcard 5k brown, fresh, unused and VF, Standard Cat. #IV.6	(Ph)	75.00
1140			1961, Haapsalu Sanatorium in Estonia, stationery envelope 4k lilac printed on gray blue paper with watermark Octagon, Coat of Arms in red, stamp of 40k and address guide in blue printed inside, opened for display, VF and rare, Est. $200-$250 View the unfolded inside part of the envelope.	(Ph)	100.00
1141	B		Two Postcard Booklets 1933, Treasures of Moscow Kremlin Museums, first one is containing 6 cards of the treasures from the Grand Kremlin Palace (series II), the other one - 12 cards of the treasures from the Kremlin Armory (series III), all are intact, first one with insignificant cover wearing, still VF and rare, only a handful intact booklets remained, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	150.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1142	**	246 var	1923, First Agriculture Exhibition, 1r brown and orange, perforation L13 1/2, complete sheet of 25, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	75.00
1143	**	250, 257 var	1923, definitive issue, worker 1k orange and 20k green, two stamps of litho printing with perforation 14 1/2x15, full OG, NH, VF and guaranteed genuine, in addition two litho printing stamps, 3k red with perforation 12 (expertly regummed) and 1r with forged perforation 14 1/2x15, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1144	**	263-64 imp	1924, definitive issue, peasant 30k violet in horizontal imperforate pair; soldier 40k slate gray, two sheet margin imperforate singles with and without offset on gum side, all are litho printing with invalidating perforation across the design, full OG, NH (one 40k hinged on margin only), VF, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	150.00
1145	**	265-68, 269-72	1924, Lenin Mourning issue, 3k-20k, two imperforate complete sets of four with medium and wide frames, plus perforated set with medium frame, all with full OG, NH, mostly VF	(Ph)	75.00
1146		266, 336-38	1926, Lenin Mourning issue, 6k red and black, wide frame, used together with Revolution of 1905, 3k-14k, imperforate set of three on registered cover from Tashkent to Germany, Charlottenburg arrival ds on reverse, VF, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	75.00
1147		267 var	1924 (May 3), Lenin Mourning issue, 12k red and black, narrow frame, double (!) impression of red color, used on registered banking receipt from Moscow to Kamenka (Podolia Gub.), appropriate markings and arrival ds, minor card ageing, stamp is not affected, F/VF and very rare, Est. $300-$400 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	150.00
1148		268 var	1924 (March 13), Lenin Mourning issue, 6k red and black, horizontal pair with medium frame, red color strongly shifted to the top, used together with litho peasant 2k green, imperforate block of four on cover to Germany, no arrival ds as often, mostly VF and desirable variety on cover, Est. $200-$250 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	100.00
1149		270	1924 (April 16), Lenin Mourning issue, 6k red and black, perforated stamp with medium frame in bottom right corner margin block of four, used on insufficiently franked cover from Moscow to Paris, letter "T" on front and French due stamp of 20c olive green is on reverse, transit and Paris arrival ds, mostly VF, Est. $200-$300	(Ph)	100.00
1150		271 var	1926, Lenin Mourning issue, 12k red and black, perforated stamp with wide frame, used together with peasant 2k green on cover from Moscow to Switzerland, indistinct receiver on the back, mostly VF and rare franking, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	100.00
1151	**	275A fn	1926, definitive issue, 7k-5r, imperforate complete set of eight printed on white wove paper, full OG, NH, VF	(Ph)	75.00
1152	**	277 imp	1924-25, definitive issue, peasant 2k green, typo printing, bottom left corner sheet margin imperforate block of 10 (5x2), misplaced double impression with second control line and text above stamps, two invalidating perf lines, full OG, NH, VF and a spectacular piece, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	200.00
1153	**	290 imp	1924-25, definitive issue, soldier 1r red and brown, enlarged margins imperforate single of typo printing, in addition worker 8k with "small head" variety, both with horizontal invalidating perforation, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	100.00
1154	**	294-97	1925, Lenin Mausoleum, 7k-40k, imperforate complete set of four, all with side margins, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF	(Ph)	75.00
1155	*/	302-03, b	1925, Lenin, 5r brick red and 10r indigo, two complete sets of two, perforation 13 1/2 and 10 1/2, watermark Borders and Rosettes, all with full OG, NH or VLH (10r perf 13 1/2), VF and guaranteed genuine, C.v. $690	(Ph)	200.00
1156	**	302-03 imp	1925, Lenin, 5r brick red and 10r indigo, imperforate complete set in horizontal pairs, watermark Borders and Rosettes, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $150 as hinged singles	(Ph)	100.00
1157	**	302-03 imp, 406-08	1925-28, Lenin, 5r and 10r, imperforate complete set of two, both with top margins on watermarked Borders and Rosettes paper; 3r, 5r and 10r, complete set of three, two with sheet margins, perforation 10 1/2, watermark Lozenges, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250	(Ph)	100.00
1158	**	311a	1925, definitive issue, worker 8k olive brown, perforation 14 1/4x14 3/4, bottom left corner sheet margin single, control line is on the left edge, full OG, NH, VF and very rare in such condition, A. Pevzner, well-known specialist of Soviet definitive stamps, considered this perf variety as issue for collectors, which has never been in regular postal circulation, C.v. $575	(Ph)	150.00
1159	**	304-15, 317-25 imp	1926, definitive issue, 1k-5r, imperforate complete set of 20, printed on watermarked Borders and Rosettes paper, full OG, NH, mostly VF	(Ph)	100.00
1160	**	328/405, B54/56	1925-29, A. Popov, Decembrist Revolt, Revolution of 1905, Esperanto Congress, Dr. Zamenhof, Red Army and Child Welfare of 1929, nine perf and imperf complete issues, the total is 24 stamps, nice condition, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $522	(Ph)	150.00
1161		333-35	1925, Centenary of the Decembrist Revolt, 3k, 7k and 14k, perforated complete set used on registered cover in Moscow, all appropriate markings and arrival ds, VF, Est. $100-$150	(Ph)	75.00
1162	*/	342-44, 343a, 344 var	1926, Lenin, 1r dark brown, 2r black violet, 3r dark green, horizontal watermark Borders and Rosettes, complete set of three, perforation 10 1/2, plus two varieties - 2r perf 12 1/2, 3r vertical positions of watermark, full OG, NH or LH(2r perf 12 1/2), VF, "key" stamps with experts' signs on reverse	(Ph)	250.00
1163	**	375-81	1927, 10th Anniversary of the October Revolution, 3k-28k, complete set of seven, full OG, NH, VF	(Ph)	60.00
1164	**	382-400	1927-28, the second definitive issue, 1k-80k, complete set of 15, three stamps with sheet margins, full OG, NH, VF and a beautiful unit in every respect, C.v. $253	(Ph)	100.00
1165	**	406-08, 406a	1928-29, Lenin, 3r, 5r and 10r, watermark Lozenges, complete set of three, perforation 10 1/2, in addition stamp of 3r with perforation 10, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $295	(Ph)	100.00
1166	**	427/54. B55/57	1930, Industrialization, Cavalry Army, Education Exhibition, Child Welfare, six complete issues of 17 perf or imperf stamps, nice quality unit, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $258	(Ph)	75.00
1167	**	456-67	1931-32, the third definitive issue, 1k-1r, imperforate complete set of nine, all with sheet margins, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $700	(Ph)	200.00
1168	**	472-78	1932-33, 15th Anniversary of the October Revolution, 3k- 35k, complete set of eight, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $331	(Ph)	100.00
1169	**	472-78, 479	1932-33, 15th Anniversary of the Revolution, 3k-35k, complete set of seven and Revolutionaries' Aid Association (MOPR), 50k dark red, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $398	(Ph)	120.00
1170	**	480-82, 514/30	1933-34, K. Marx, Revolutionaries, Order of the Red Banner and Ivan Fedorov, four complete issues, the total is nine stamps in perfect quality, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $380	(Ph)	120.00
1171	**	487-88	1933, Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition, red surcharges 30k/15k black brown and 70k/35k ultra, complete set of two, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $508	(Ph)	150.00
1172	**	489-509	1933, Ethnographic issue, complete set of 21, nice unit practically without usual gum creases, full OG, NH, mostly VF and rare set in such quality, C.v. $498	(Ph)	300.00
1173	**	519-23	1933, Baku Commissars, 4k-40k, complete set of five, practically perfect original gum without usual patches, NH, VF and scarce in this condition, C.v. $440	(Ph)	150.00
1174	**	519-23	1933, Baku Commissars, 4k-40k, complete set of five, fresh full original uneven gum as always, NH, VF, C.v. $440	(Ph)	150.00
1175	**	524-28	1934, Lenin Mausoleum, 5k-35k, complete set of five, full OG slightly disturbed on 5k stamp, NH, VF, C.v. $363	(Ph)	100.00
1176	**	546-50	1935, Anti-War Propaganda issue, 5k-35k, complete set of five, excellent condition, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,125	(Ph)	300.00
1177	*/	546-50	1935, Anti-War Propaganda, 5k-35k, complete set of five, full/large part of OG, NH (5k and 10k) or hinged, mostly VF, C.v. $639	(Ph)	150.00
1178	**	551-54	1935, Moscow Subway, 5k-20k, complete set of four, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $825	(Ph)	250.00
1179	**	555-58	1935, Friedrich Engels, 5k-20k, complete set of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $236	(Ph)	75.00
1180	**	559-68	1935, Moscow Spartacist Games, 1k-40k, complete set of ten, several stamps with sheet margins, post office fresh condition, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $940	(Ph)	250.00
1181	**	569-72	1935, Iranian Arts, 5k-35k, complete set of four, post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $310	(Ph)	100.00
1182	**	573/609	1936-37, Kalinin, Tolstoy (perf 14 and 11), Revolutionaries (perf 11), Dobrolyubov (perf 11 and 14), Pushkin (ordinary paper) and Dzerzhinsky, eight complete issues, the total is 24 stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $477	(Ph)	120.00
1183	**	583-88, a, var	1936, Pioneers Helping Post, 1k-15k, two complete set of six with perforation 14 and 11, additional two stamps of 2k (both perf) on porous ("cotton") paper and 1k (perf 14) with partial print on margin, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $263++	(Ph)	100.00
1184	** W	596, var	1937, Alexander Pushkin, 10k and 50k in souvenir sheet on chalk-surfaced paper, five examples, three of which with a dot inside "o" in "Pochta" of 10k stamp, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $250++ View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	75.00
1185	**	597-604, 602a	1937, Architectural Projects, 3k-50k, complete set of eight, in addition stamp of 30k with perforation 11, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $396	(Ph)	120.00
1186	** W	603a	1937, Architectural Projects, 40k violet, souvenir sheet of four values, 10 examples, three of which with text shifted to the left relative to the stamps, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $290++	(Ph)	100.00
1187	P		1937, Architectural Projects, Palace of the Soviets, engraved Goznak (Soviet State Printing Plant) not accepted essay in slate blue with no value indicated, printed on thickened paper, size 75x45mm (stamp design size 33x21mm), no gum as issued, NH, VF and extremely rare, only a few such die proofs were produced, Raritan Stamps guarantee, suggested retail is $20,000	(Ph)	7500.00
1188	**	614	1937, definitive issue, factory worker 2k yellow green, complete sheet of 100 printed on paper without watermark, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,300	(Ph)	100.00
1189	**	615, var	1937, definitive issue, farm worker 4k claret, right sheet margin horizontal strip of four, third stamp with two spots over right worker's shoulder variety, full OG, NH, VF View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	100.00
1190	**	666-77	1938, Views of Crimea and Caucasus, 5k-1r, complete set of 12, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $402	(Ph)	100.00
1191	**	698-705	1938, Sports issue, 5k-80k, complete set of eight, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $290	(Ph)	75.00
1192	**	687-92	1938, Moscow Subway, 10k-50k, complete set of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $155	(Ph)	60.00
1193	**	734 var	1939, definitive issue, miner 5k red, perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12x12 1/2, block of four, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	100.00
1194	**	776-79	1940, Vladimir Mayakovsky, 15k-80k, complete set of four, perforation L12 1/2, unfolded corner sheet margin blocks of eight, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $584++	(Ph)	150.00
1195	**	778a	1940, Vladimir Mayakovsky, 60k dark gray blue, comb perforation 12 1/4x11 3/4, raster horizontal diamonds, minor ink permeating (letters "CC" of "CCCP"), full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $825	(Ph)	200.00
1196	**	859	1941, People's Militia, 30k blue, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $300	(Ph)	100.00
1197		1083-84	1948, 29th Anniversary of the October Revolution, 30k brown orange and 30k green, two perforated blocks of four used on two registered covers from Bereznitsy (Leningrad Obl.) to Leningrad, postmarked on arrival, VF	(Ph)	100.00
1198	**	1189-317	1948 Year, complete set of 131 stamps, including 5-Year Plan, Young Pioneers, Komsomol, Artillery Day, imperforate stamps and etc., full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $1,885 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11	(Ph)	400.00
1199	**	1284-88, 1307-09 imp	1948, Young Pioneers (Scouts), 30k-1r, complete set of five, in addition City of Sverdlovsk, 30k-1r, imperforate set of three, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $267	(Ph)	75.00
1200	**	1306 imp	1948, definitive issue, Coat of Arms and Flag of the Soviet Union, 40k brownish red, size 14.8x21.8mm, original printing, horizontal imperforate pair, clear margin at top and enlarged at all other sides, full OG, NH, F/VF and extremely rare only a few such pairs known, Est. $5,000- $6,000	(Ph)	2500.00
1201	**	1325	1949, Joseph Stalin's 70th Birthday, souvenir sheet of four 40k multicolored, printed on slightly yellowing paper, size 173x222mm, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $500	(Ph)	200.00
1202	**	1343-46	1949, definitive issue, 15k miner, 20k farm worker, 25k aviator and 30k scientist, size 14.2x21mm, reprints of 1954-58 in unfolded complete sheets of 100, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4	(Ph)	75.00
1203	**	1518-25	1950, Moscow Skyscrapers, 1r in various colors, complete set of eight, perfect condition, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $460	(Ph)	120.00
1204		1573/83	1951-56, Scientists - N. Kurnakov, N. Miklouho-Maclay (2) and P. Yablochkov, solo franking on covers to Germany, Canada (2) and Crimea, first one with slight fold away from the stamp, all are F/VF, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	100.00
1205	**	1605-09, 1624-27	1951-52, Czechoslovakia, 20k-1r, and Stalin Constitution, 40k x4, two complete sets of five and four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $376	(Ph)	75.00
1206	**	1678 var	1953, 50th Anniversary of Communist Party, 40k multicolored, ghost double impression of magenta (inscriptions at top and bottom), full OG, NH, VF and scarce, only one sheet of 72 stamps with this error has been discovered, Est. $150-$200 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	100.00
1207	**	1693 var	1954, Valery Chkalov, 1r gray, violet blue and dark brown, comb perforation 12 1/2x12 instead of L12 1/2, top sheet margin unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF	(Ph)	75.00
1208	**	1714 var	1954, Sports issue, Track, 40k multicolored, a single with double impression of black color, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $100-$150 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	75.00
1209	**	1714 var	1954, Sports issue, Track, 40k multicolored, double impression of black color, left sheet margin unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $400-$500 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	250.00
1210	**	1743-44 var	1954, 75th Anniversary of the Birth of Joseph Stalin, 40k lilac rose and 1r gray blue, complete set of two miniature sheets of 25, nice and unfolded, slightly uneven full original gum as always exists, NH, VF and rare, all stamps of 1r with Soviet Philatelic guarantee hs, suggested retail $5,000	(Ph)	2000.00
1211	P	1889	1956, Generalissimo Count Alexander Suvorov, imperforate proof of frame and background for stamp of 1r in olive green, two horizontal pairs printed on wove paper without watermark and on watermarked paper, no gum as produced, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $2,000-$3,000	(Ph)	1000.00
1212	P	1889	1956, Generalissimo Count Alexander Suvorov, imperforate proof of central design for stamp of 1r in red brown, horizontal pair printed on wove paper without watermark, no gum as produced, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $1,000-$1,500	(Ph)	500.00
1213	**	1902 var	1957, Vissarion Belinsky, 40k multicolored, perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12 1/2x12, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, guaranteed genuine, Est. $800-$1,000	(Ph)	400.00
1214	**	1902 var	1957, Vissarion Belinsky, 40k multicolored, perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12 1/2x12, top left corner sheet margin block of four, post office fresh quality item, full OG, NH, VF and rare multiple, only a few such blocks recorded, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $4,000-$5,000	(Ph)	2500.00
1215	**	1913/40, 2086/151 imp	1957-58, Youth Festival, 10k-1r, imperforate complete set of five, in addition Civil Aviation, 20k-2r, imperforate complete set of seven, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $335	(Ph)	75.00
1216	**	1925 var	1957, Vologda Lace Maker, 40k rose, yellow and brown, a single with perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12x12 1/2, full OG, NH, VF	(Ph)	75.00
1217	**	1925 var	1957, Vologda Lace Maker, 40k rose, yellow and brown, a single with perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12x12 1/2, top sheet margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF	(Ph)	250.00
1218	**	1992-93	1957, Launching of the First Sputnik, 40k indigo on bluish paper and 40k bright blue, two complete sheets of 98 (14x7), folded once along vertical perforation, fresh, full OG, NH, VF View Sheet 2.	(Ph)	100.00
1219	**	2030 imp	1958, All-Union Industrial Exhibition, 60k gray violet, red and black, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, enlarged margins at other sides, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, suggested retail $2,750	(Ph)	1000.00
1220	P	2030	1958, All-Union Industrial Exhibition, reduced format perforated (L12 1/2) proof of 60k in deep blue, gummed, VF and very rare, some Russian catalogs listed the same design proofs affixed over Goznak presentation cards, a common stamp is included for comparison, this lot was sold in our Auction #83 (September 2019) for $3,450 including Auction commission, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $3,000-$4,000	(Ph)	2500.00
1221	P	2030	1958, All-Union Industrial Exhibition, reduced format perforated (L12 1/2) proof of 60k in brown, gummed, VF and very rare, some Russian catalogs listed the same design proofs affixed over Goznak presentation cards ,a common stamp is shown for comparison, but not included, this lot was sold in our Auction #83 (September 2019) for $3,450 including Auction commission, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $3,000-$4,000	(Ph)	2500.00
1222	**	2050 var	1958, 13th Congress of the Young Communist League, 60k carmine, a single with comb perforation 12 1/2x12 instead of L12 1/2, full OG, NH, fine and scarce stamp, arranged on illustrated page from a Collection	(Ph)	150.00
1223	**	2065 var	1958, Congress of International Democratic Women's Federation (F.D.I.F.), 60k ultra and black, double (ghost) impression of black color, unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	150.00
1224	**	2116-18 var	1958, Voroshilovgrad Locomotive Plant, 40k brown and buff, unissued stamp due to city name changed from Voroshilovgrad to Lugansk at that time, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	150.00
1225	**	2116-18 var	1958, Voroshilovgrad Locomotive Plant, 40k brown and buff, unfolded block of four, unissued due to city name changed from Voroshilovgrad to Lugansk at that time, full OG, NH, VF	(Ph)	600.00
1226	**	2145 var	1958, Georgi (Sergo) Ordzhonikidze, 40k multicolored, omitted background (yellow, brown and green colors), bottom sheet margin unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF and scarce multiple, a copy of V. Zagorsky certificate for block of 24, offered block from positions 85 -86/95-96 of a sheet of 100, Est. $800-$1,000 View the certificate.	(Ph)	400.00
1227	**	2391 var	1960, Leo Tolstoy, 20k violet and brown, complete sheet of 25 (5x5), "tree without branches" variety on stamps from positions 1, 9, 15 and 21, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce in complete sheet, these error presents only in a small part of printing run, Es. $300-$400 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	200.00
1228	P	2413	1960, Iris, perforated proof of 60k multicolored, reduced format stamp, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $2,000-$3,000	(Ph)	1000.00
1229	P	2485	1961, Lenin, partly perforated and imperforate stage proofs (essays) of 20k in black brown by artist P. Vasilyev, microprint "1961" at top right, produced on gummed surfaced paper, NH, VF and very rare, a stamp issued in 1959 of the similar design is included, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	500.00
1230	**	2534	1961, red overprint "22nd Congress of CPSU" on Rocket and Stars 1r black and red, complete sheet of 16 (4x4), double vertical perforation between stamps, stamp on position 14 with type III overprint, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $440 as single stamps	(Ph)	100.00
1231	**	2926fn	1964, Tokyo Olympic Game, souvenir sheet of 1r in green, red and gold, numbered at the bottom with "011643", tiny inclusion spot at top and insignificant full original gum disturbance, NH, F/VF, C.v. $200	(Ph)	75.00
1232	**	2930 var	1964, Conquest of Space, souvenir sheet of six stamps of 10k multicolored on ordinary paper, light blue color (text at right - "1964. Pochta USSR") with double impression, full OG, NH, VF and rare unrecorded error, a common sheet is included for comparison, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $1,000-$1,200 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	600.00
1233	**	3193 var	1966, Cosmonauts' Day, 10k multicolored, double impression of gold color variety, unfolded complete sheet of 30 (6x5), full OG, NH, VF and rare, especially in a complete sheet, Est. $1,000-$1,500 View enlarged fragment.	(Ph)	750.00
1234	**	4268 var	1974, Foreign Paintings in Russian Museums, self-portrait by Jacques-Louis David, 50k multicolored, souvenir sheet without varnish coating, full OG, NH, VF, a common sheet is added for comparison, very scarce and unrecorded modern error, which is in high probability is a trial issue, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	100.00
1235	U	4386 var	1975, Paintings by Fyodor A. Vasilyev, 4k multicolored, complete miniature sheet of seven with label at the top left, all colors omitted except frame in gray, lacquered coating is intact, pre-printed First Day cancellation, full OG, NH, VF, extremely rare, unrecorded and definitely genuine item, Est. $5,000-$6,000	(Ph)	2500.00
1236	**	4404 var	1975, Palekh Arts, 4k-20k, side margin se-tenant strip of five, imperforate on the left, full OG, NH, VF	(Ph)	150.00
1237	**	4484 var	1976, Palekh Paintings, 14k multicolored, gold color (ornament and denomination) is inverted, bottom sheet margin block of four, two lower stamps without denomination, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare major error, one of two existing blocks of four with and without denomination, as long as the only sheet of 25 with inverted gold color had been discovered, copy of the N. Mandrovski certificate for the complete sheet, Est. $8,000 -$10,000 View the certificate.	(Ph)	5000.00
1238	**	4506 imp	1976, Caucasus Flowers, 2k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $900	(Ph)	200.00
1239	**	4508 imp	1976, Caucasus Flowers, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforated pair, full original gum with tiny water stain on the left stamp, NH, VF, suggested retail is $2,400	(Ph)	300.00
1240	**	4710 var	1978, Old Russian Arts, Pokrova-on-Nerl' Church, 10k multicolored, two varieties - whole design printed on ordinary paper without lacquered coating, the other one - double impression of black color, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, especially stamp without glazing, a common stamp is added for comparison, Est. $250-$300	(Ph)	150.00
1241	**	4710 var	1978, Old Russian Arts, Pokrova-on-Nerl' Church, 10k multicolored, printed on ordinary paper without lacquered coating, top right corner margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF and rare positional multiple, an issued stamp is added for comparison, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	300.00
1242	**	4795 imp	1979, Flag and Soviet Emblem, 4k multicolored, top right corner sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, the rarest and most expensive imperf error of the period, suggested retail $16,800	(Ph)	2500.00
1243	**	4808 imp	1980, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games, Figure Skating, 6k orange, violet and light blue, top right corner sheet margin imperforate vertical pair, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, suggested retail is $11,500	(Ph)	1500.00
1244	**	4809 imp	1980, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games, Ice Hockey, 10k multicolored, top right corner sheet margin imperforate vertical pair, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, suggested retail is $11,500	(Ph)	1500.00
1245	**	4821 imp	1980, 60th Anniversary of Azerbaijan Soviet Republic, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce, suggested retail is $3,200	(Ph)	400.00
1246	**	4823, 4825 imp	1980, 35th Anniversary of the Victory in Great Patriotic War, two imperforate stamps of 4k multicolored, sheet margin singles, full OG (the last one with minor gum disturbance at top), NH, VF and rare, suggested retail $4,700	(Ph)	600.00
1247	**	5030 imp	1982, Portrait of M. I. Lopukhina by Vladimir Borovikovsky, 6k multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair, enlarged margins at left and at bottom, nice quality item, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $7,800	(Ph)	1000.00
1248	**	5104 imp	1982, New Year 1983, 4k multicolored, bottom sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,200	(Ph)	400.00
1249	**	5118 imp	1983, Soviet Gliders, A-9, 2k multicolored, bottom sheet margin vertical imperforate pair, completely flawless item, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, suggested retail $5,600	(Ph)	750.00
1250	**	5128 imp	1983, 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Soviet Composer A. V. Aleksandrov, 4k multicolored, top left corner sheet margin vertical imperforated pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $4,400	(Ph)	600.00
1251	**	5140 imp	1983, View of Rostov-on-Don, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,400	(Ph)	400.00
1252	**	5141 imp	1983, Buryat Autonomous Republic, 4k multicolored, vertical imperforate pair with enlarged margins around, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail $2,400	(Ph)	350.00
1253	**	5179 imp	1983, Kypu Lighthouse in Estonia, 1k multicolored, bottom sheet margin horizontal imperforated pair, printers' angles on the edge, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $2,400	(Ph)	350.00
1254	U	5184 var	1983, Paintings by J. Khrutski, 4k multicolored, dark blue frame and yellow brown inscription are shifted to the left, top right corner sheet margin block of four, CTO with full OG, VF, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	150.00
1255	**	5187 imp	1983, Partisan Madonna by M.A. Savitsky, 20k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $8,000	(Ph)	1000.00
1256	**	5190 imp	1983, National Food Program, Wheat Production, 5k multicolored, top left corner sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $6,200	(Ph)	800.00
1257	**	5196 imp	1983, Academician Aleksandr Sidorenko, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,800	(Ph)	400.00
1258	**	5207 imp	1983, New Year issue, 5k multicolored, vertical imperforate pair, enlarged margins around, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,200	(Ph)	400.00
1259	**	5215 imp	1984, Women's European Speed Skating Championships, 5k multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair, nice margins all around, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $6,200	(Ph)	800.00
1260	**	5216 imp	1984, 25th Anniversary of Cuban Revolution, 5k multicolored, top sheet margin vertical imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $1,900	(Ph)	300.00
1261	**	5220 imp	1984, Soviet Tank "ISU-152", 10k multicolored, bottom sheet margin vertical imperforate pair, control line on the selvage, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $3,800	(Ph)	600.00
1262	**	5224 imp	1984, Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games, Ice-Hockey, 20k multicolored, vertical imperforate pair, nice margins all around, full OG, NH, VF, rare and guaranteed genuine, suggested retail is $5,000	(Ph)	600.00
1263	**	5228 imp	1984, Moscow Zoo, Snow Leopard, 4k multicolored, left sheet margin imperforate pair, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $5,600	(Ph)	800.00
1264	**	5713 imp	1988, Antarctic Expedition, 20k multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, nice item in every respect, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $1,900	(Ph)	250.00
1265	**	5756 imp	1989, Taras Shevchenko, 5k pale green, black and brown, top left corner sheet margin imperforate horizontal pair, printed on thick glossy paper, no gum as produced, NH, VF, suggested retail is 1,250	(Ph)	200.00
1266	**	5771 imp	1989, Honey Bees, 5k multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, excellent quality item, full OG, NH, VF and rare, suggested retail is $8,400	(Ph)	1000.00
1267		5771 imp	1989 (May 18), Honeybee, 5k multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair used on unaddressed FDC, flawless condition, VF and very rare, Est. $800- $1,000	(Ph)	400.00
1268	**	5795 imp	1989, Letter Writing Week, 5k multicolored, bottom left corner sheet margin imperforate block of four, printed on thick glossy paper, control lights on selvages, no gum as issued, NH, VF and guaranteed genuine, suggested retail is $650	(Ph)	100.00
1269	**	5854/68 imp	1990, Capitals of the Soviet Republics, 5k multicolored, imperforate complete set of 13 (Riga and Yerevan do not exist imperf) in left sheet margin horizontal pairs, control signs on selvages, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $1,850	(Ph)	250.00
1270	**	5854/68 imp	1990, Capitals of the Soviet Republics, 5k multicolored, imperforate set of 12 (no Frunze, Riga and Yerevan do not exist imperf) mostly in sheet margin horizontal pairs Kishinev is a single), full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $550	(Ph)	100.00
1271	**	5953, var	1990, New Year 1991, 5k multicolored, top right corner sheet margin block of six triangles, stamp design is completely transformed on the right due to breakdown of printing device, full OG, NH, VF and a spectacular piece, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	100.00
1272	**	5958 imp	1991, Marine Life, Dolphin, 20k multicolored, top right corner sheet margin imperforate horizontal pair, control lights on selvage, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail is $2,800	(Ph)	200.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1273	**	2439-6055	31-Year Complete Collection in 4 Illustrated Hingeless Leuchtturm Albums 1961-91, over 3500 mint never hinged stamps and about 250 souvenir and miniature sheets, apparently all stamps are presented with many extras, imperforate Space sheet of 1962, North Pole sheet with red surcharge of 1962, Green Tokyo Olympics sheet of 1964, imperforates from 1961-64 and etc., perfect quality unit, full OG, NH, mainly VF, Est. $1,000-$1,200 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79	(Ph)	500.00
1274	**		Remainder of a Collection in Red Stockbook 1923-91, over 240 mint stamps and 40 souvenir sheets, including some better items, starting with Agriculture Exhibition of 1923, mainly full OG, NH and F/VF, total C.v. is over$1,150, including in pre-1961 about $900 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16	(Ph)	150.00
1275	*/		Balance of a Consignment of Pre-World War II Material 1923-41, 385 apparently mint stamps, including two complete sheets, 13 blocks of 4, 6 or 9 stamps, some better singles of definitive and commemorative stamps, small varieties and more, nice quality overall, a few stamps regummed, others with full OG, mainly NH, F/VF, C.v. is over $2,000, Est. $500-$600 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10	(Ph)	250.00
1276	*/		Balance of a Consignment of Postal History and Scarce Stamps 1848-1992, 22 covers or cards, including 2 early stationery envelopes of 1848 and 1855 (first one with mirrored watermark), 4 Middle Asia items, 5 Ship Mail postcards, 5 American Relief Administration cards (one with mixed franking, some faults), Crimea Civil War issue in pair on cover, several stockcards with stamps, including 3 inverted St. Petersburg surcharged sets of 1992 in se-tenant pairs, in addition some fakes and bogus items, neatly arranged on stockpages, postal history pieces with occasional conveyance defects, still F/VF, Est. $500-$600 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	(Ph)	250.00
1277		265-68, 279-72	Lenin Mourning issue - Fabulous Collection 1924-47, 118 items, starting with imperforate complete sets on covers dated by January 30 and February 1, 1924, the total is 12 cards or covers franked by imperf or perf complete sets, one cover franked with stamp bearing "pin on tie variety" along 14 other values, three - are philatelic exchange covers, five items were mailed with various Pioneer Flights, interesting destinations, franking combinations with other commemorative and definitive stamps, each item is perfectly inscribed on attendant pages, occasional flaws possible, still great unit, which is absolutely impossible to duplicate, F/VF, Est. $2,000-$2,500 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50	(Ph)	1000.00
1278		907/1540	Three Covers franked by Complete Sets 1944-51, Tehran Conference, UPU Anniversary (perf and imperf), Spasski Tower and Kyrgyz Republic placed over three registered covers, two addressed to USA and sent in Leningrad, appropriate markings and arrival ds, VF	(Ph)	150.00
1279			FDC and Special Cancellations Assemblage 1932-56, 37 items, including 26 different FD covers or cards (most properly went through the mail), and 11 various special markings, including two envelopes of 800th Anniversary of Moscow, two chess items and much more, a beautiful holding, fresh condition, mostly VF, generally items the V. Ustinovsky Collection, great lot for retail, Est. $800-$1,000 Click the numbers below to see additional images: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13	(Ph)	400.00