Lots 316 - 329, Catalogue of Auction #67 Raritan Stamps, Inc

 
 
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
316    

A Part of Russian Empire - Pre-Philatelic and Early Mailings

1836, entire letter from Wesenberg (Rakvere) to St. Petersburg, black straight line pre-philatelic marking "Wesenberg", wax seal, VF and scarce, only a few items known with this cancellation
(Ph)
150.00
317    
1841, entire letter from Eglecht (Jagala village) to Denmark, straight line black marking "Eglecht", wax seal removed, usual fold, VF and rare, the earliest recorded date (April of 1841) of this cancellation, ex-M.Dobin
(Ph)
200.00
318    
1850, entire letter from Loop to Wesenberg (Rakvere), straight line black cancellation "Loop" on reverse, wax seal, VF
(Ph)
150.00
319    
1850, entire wrapper from Port Kunda to Revel (Tallinn) via Gogenkreyts (Pikaristi), three pre-philatelic markings are on front, including boxed Revel receiver, wax seal VF
(Ph)
150.00
320    73
1912, real photo postcard sent locally in Revel (Tallinn), franked by 1k yellow, tied by oval "Revel - Gavan" (Revel-Harbor) date stamp, additionally postmarked, mostly VF
(Ph)
100.00
321    

Pre-Philatelic Mailings
Exhibitory Group

1805-58, eight entire letters or wrappers and one stationery envelope 10k black, each one bearing various pre-philatelic markings, such as Runafer, Port Kunda, Wesenberg, Derpt, and Revel, nice condition, mostly VF
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(Ph)
300.00
322 **/*   9, 21

Tallinn issue

1919, violet handstamp "Eesti Post" on perforated 2k green and imperforated 1k orange, both are margin singles, full OG, NH (1k) or VLH, VF, both with trader's guarantee mark
(Ph)
75.00
323 **   14
1919, violet handstamp "Eesti Post" over 10k on 7k light blue, tiny gum crease at the top right corner, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, only 45 stamps were issued, expertized by V. Nemvalz, APS certificate, Mi#6A, ?2,200 as hinged, Scott C.v. $1,500
(Ph)
600.00
324 **   17
1919, violet handstamp "Eesti Post" on perforated 35k brown lilac and green, slight gum bend, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 12 stamps were produced, expertized by V. Nemvalz, APS certificate, Mi#9A, ?7,000 as hinged, Scott C.v. $5,500
(Ph)
2500.00
325 **   22
1919, violet handstamp "Eesti Post" on imperforated 2k gray green, gum crease, full OG, NH, VF appearance, only 26 stamps were issued, expertized by V. Nemvalz, APS certificate, Mi #2B, ?1,200, Scott C.v. $950
(Ph)
400.00
326 **   24
1919, violet handstamp "Eesti Post" on imperforated 1r dark brown, pale brown and orange, right sheet margin single, some original gum toning, NH, VF appearance, expertized by H. Bloch, APS certificate, Mi#11B, ?500, Scott C.v. $425
(Ph)
150.00
327 **   26
1919, violet handstamp "Eesti Post" on imperforated 5r blue, green and pale blue, usual narrow margins, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, 40 stamps were overprinted, expertized by V. Nemvalz, APS certificate, Mi #13B,?1,900 as hinged, Scott C.v. $1,500
(Ph)
600.00
328  C1/6, var

Air Post stamps
Specialized Collection

1920-23, 30 mint values, representing numerous plate varieties of basic stamps and surcharges, neatly identified on stockpages, fresh quality, full/large part of OG, NH (approximately ten stamps) or LH/hinged, VF
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(Ph)
250.00
329   Mi HK1-28

Stationery Advertising Letter Card

1937, 10s blue, series No.28, tobacco advertisement is on front and electrical supplies - on reverse, minor perf separations, fresh, unused, VF, no more than 1094 such cards were issued
(Ph)
200.00

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