Hungarian and Czechoslovak Mostly Postal History items used in Carpatho-Ukraine
1916-39, 3 Hungarian, including one Field Post and one stationery card sent from Uzhgorod; 8 Czechoslovak postcards from various towns and one large piece franked by Czech stamps and tied by Hungarian Ungvar (Uzhgorod) markings, also 4 used Czechoslovak stamps, VF, Est. $150-$200
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100.00

1939, View of Yasinya, Czechoslovak stamp with text at top "Karpats'ka Ukraina", 3k ultra, group of eight positional pieces, including three singles with blank labels at top, bottom or corner margins, one vertical right sheet margin pair, two blocks of three with labels and two corner blocks of four, plate No. 1, 1A, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF

100.00

1939 (March 15), Opening of the First Seym, three official covers and one large size postcard, each one with pre- printed view of Yasinya and text "Sessions of the First Seym of "Carpatho-Ukraine". Chust 1939", all with Czech stamps franking and special red ds, VF, Est. $200-$300
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100.00

1944, two stationery cards of 18f dark green with black "CSR" handstamp, one unused and the other one sent to Kendereshiv (now - Konoplivtsi), tied by black "9.XII.1944" ds with large MUKACEVO marking (#Mr2), censorship "Provereno" is alongside, VF and scarce, C.v. CZK24,000

200.00

1944, three stationery cards of 18f dark green with black "CSR" handstamp, two unused and one sent to Medvedivtsi, tied by black "5.XII.1944" date stamp, large MUKACEVO cancellation (#Mr2) and censorship"Provereno" is alongside, VF, C.v. CZK28,000
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250.00

1944 (December 9), illustrated postcard (view of Lillafured) 16f gray violet together with Crown 8f dark green, both with black handstamps "CSR" sent to Kendereshiv (now - Konoplivtsi), circular date stamp, large MUKACEVO line marking and "Provereno" censorship alongside, VF and scarce, C.v. CZK30,000

250.00

1944, two Telegram forms of 2f black, printed on watermarked paper, on green - express delivery (lightly folded once) or on creamy (unfolded) - normal delivery, black handstamp "CSR" on stamps only, both are unused and mounted on pages from the Collection, VF and rare, C.v. CZK36,000=US$1,565
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300.00

1944, two forms of Telegraphic Money Transfer, 2f black on slightly grayish thick watermarked paper, first one with "CSR" handstamp on stamp and over Hungarian Postal Emblems (lightly folded once), the last one has handstamp over pre-printed stamp only, both are unused and VF, C.v. CZK36,000
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400.00

1944, two forms for Cash on Delivery Parcel Cards of 10f black, first one is large size on gray green paper (folded once), the other one - on buff paper (unfolded), black handstamp "CSR" on stamps only, both are unused, VF and rare, illustrated on pages 98-99 of the Cat., C.v. CZK30,000
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300.00

1944, two International Cash on Delivery Forms with a dot after "Lap" and inscription at top, 2f black on greenish gray paper, two or one black handstamped overprint "CSR", both are unused, mounted on page from the Collection, VF and rare, Dr. Mihaly certificate for MC7a, C.v. CZK36,000

300.00

1944, four International Cash on Delivery Forms 2f black on light green (2) or gray green paper, no dot after "Lap" and no top inscription, one form of 1943 and three of 1944, black "CSR" overprint on stamp and emblem or on stamp only, one with very light impression of the handstamp, all are unused, VF and rare unit, C.v. CZK72,000++
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600.00

1944, two Money Order forms, 2f black, printed on rose watermarked paper, black handstamped overprint "CSR", first one has three (on stamp and on both emblems), another one - on stamp only, both placed on page from the Collection, fresh, unused and VF, C.v. CZK30,000

250.00

1944, International Money Order form of 1930, 2f black on yellow paper without watermark, three black handstamps "CSR" on stamp and emblems, housed on page from the Collection, unused and VF, C.v. CZK15,000

150.00

1944, Parcel Card form, 1f blue, printed on buff paper, black handstamped overprint "CSR", fresh, unused and VF, C.v. CZK15,000

150.00

1944, Customs Declaration form, 2f black, printed on green watermarked paper, black handstamp "CSR", minor paper folds, still VF and very rare, only 2 such items known, C.v. CZK18,000

250.00

1944, three Domestic Animals Trade Certificates, 50f green (sheep, goats, pigs), 1p red (horses) and 2p lilac (horses or oxen), each one with black "CSR" handstamp, VF and rare trio, two with Dr. Blaha's expert handstamps, C.v. CZK36,000
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300.00

1944, Postal Check form, 1.20p black on orange network with three bond stamps applied on reverse - 3f in horizontal pair and a single of 24f, each item with black handstamp "CSR", check form folded once, otherwise VF and rare, only two known, both folded, C.v.CZK25,000 (stamps not counted)

300.00

1944, two Postal Money Order forms in dark green on dark buff paper and in green on buff paper; in addition form for Value Declare Letter, black text on grayish paper, each item with one or two black "CSR" handstamps, all are unused and VF, C.v. CZK9,000
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150.00

1944, stationery items for Field Post correspondences, form of parcel card and two postcard forms on rose or gray green paper, each item with one "CSR" handstamp in black, fresh and VF, C.v. CZK16,000
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150.00

1945, two stationery postcards 18f in green or dark green, each one with black surcharge "40" under38degree angle, text "OTKRYTKA" (Postcard) and bars obliterating Hungarian text, both are unused, mounted on page from the Collection, VF, C.v. CZK8,500

100.00

1945 (April 18), stationery postcard 18f green with black surcharge "40" and obliterating bars strongly shifted to the right, sent from Syvlyush to Tekov, tied by violet circular postal markings with date endorsed, boxed receivers, archival pinholes, still VF and rare, C.v. CZK30,000++

300.00

1945, two unused and one used stationery postcards 18f in green or dark green with black surcharge "40" over handstamped Chust overprint "CSP. 1944", the last one sent from Syvlyush to Velyka Kopanya with endorsed date and all appropriate markings, mostly VF, C.v. CZK41,000
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400.00

1945 (March 5), stationery postcard 18f green with black surcharge "40" over handstamp "CSP. 1944", sent from Velykyi Bereznyi to Barkasovo, violet circular postal marking with endorsed date and boxed censorship are alongside, mostly VF and rare, expertized by Dr. Blaha, priced with "-" in the Cat., Est. $700-$800

350.00

1945 (September 2), black surcharge "40" over handstamp "CSP. 1944" on stationery postcard 18f dark green, sent from Kerets'ky to Svalyava, cancelled by violet circular postal marking, the similar Svalyava receiver at left, manuscript date on reverse, VF and very scarce, especially with entry and arrival markings, C.v. CZK30,000++

300.00

1945, stationery postcard 18f dark green with black surcharge "40" over Chust handstamp, uprated by Hungarian surcharged value and sent from Kisvarda (Hungarian town in 50 miles from Uzhgorod) to Szolnok, straight line censorship is alongside, mostly VF and interesting mixed franking item, Est. $300-$400

150.00

1945, four unused and two used stationery postcards 18f green or dark green with black surcharge "-.40" under 88 degree angle, horizontal obliterating bars above stamp either 17.5mm (type I) or 22.5mm (type II),used ones sent in Uzhgorod or from Chop to Monok (Hungary), appropriate markings, all placed on pages from the Collection, VF, C.v. CZK24,400
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300.00

1945, four unused and two used stationery postcards 18f green or dark green, printed on creamy or light buff paper, black overprint "-.40" (88 degree angle) over Chust handstamp "CSP. 1944", all with bar type I(17.5mm), one unused has bars turned clockwise, used sent in Uzhgorod or from Uzhgorod to Serednje, mostly VF, C.v. CZK80,000++
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500.00

1945, four stationery postcards 18f dark green or green (1) with black surcharge "-.40" under 57 degree angle over Chust "CSP. 1944" handstamp, one card has full offset of surcharge, text and invalidating bars on reverse, all are unused, VF, C.v. CZK20,500++
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250.00

1945, double (!) black surcharge "-.40" under 57 degree angle over "CSP. 1944" handstamp on stationery postcard 18f dark green, sent from Lypcha (not cancelled, but with sender's endorsement) to Soviet Field PO No.68.507-N, arrival marking is on front together with boxed censorship in rose red, some folds and repaired tear at top, still fine and probably unique card, C.v. CZK30,000 for card without variety, Est. $1,000-$1,200

500.00

1945, four stationery postcards with black surcharge "-40" under 57 degree angle over Chust handstamp "CSP. 1944" on 18f dark green, postally used from March 7 to September 29, two of which uprated by Star stamps, two sent from Rakoshyno or Svalyava to Mukachevo and two from Chust to Hungary, three with boxed censorship markings and appropriate cancellations, mostly VF and rare group, C.v. CZK120,000=US$5,220
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750.00

1945, three stationery postcards 18f dark green with red surcharge "1.-" under 54 degree angle, horizontal bar over "OTKRYTKA" is 36x9mm, two cards with significant shifts of red color to the top or to the right, all are unused, VF and a spectacular trio, C.v. CZK9,000++

150.00

1945 (August 18), stationery postcard 18f dark green with red surcharge "1.-" (54 degree angle), bar is 36x9mm, sent from Kerets'ky to Svalyava, VF and scarce, C.v. CZK30,000

250.00

1945, two stationery postcards 18f dark green with red surcharge "1.-" (54 degree angle) over Chust handstamp "CSP. 1944", one card has no accent over "C" variety, bars size 36x9mm, both are unused and VF, C.v. CZK10,000++

150.00

1945, two unused and one used (Chust, December 13) stationery postcards 18f dark green with red surcharge "1.-" (54 degree angle), unused cards have horizontal bar under "OTKRYTKA" 36x11mm, while used one has bar size 36x16mm (not mentioned in the Cat.), VF and scarce trio, C.v. CZK54,000++

400.00

1945, four unused stationery postcards 18f dark green on yellowish gray or buff paper, bearing light or deep red surcharge "1.-" (54 degree angle), horizontal bar under "OTKRYTKA" 90x9mm, one with text "Otpravitel" is partly missing, VF and rare group, C.v. CZK48,000++
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400.00

1945, stationery postcard 18f green with red surcharge "1.-" (54 degree angle), horizontal bar under "OTKRYTKA" 90x9mm, unused, VF and scarce, C.v. CZK12,000

100.00

1945, black surcharges "-.40" directly on military card or on card over black Chust surcharge 18f, two of each printed on rose paper with black bar at left either 45x9mm or 63x9mm, all are unused, arranged on two Collection pages, VF, C.v. CZK13,500
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150.00

1945, two unused fieldpost cards with black surcharge "-.40" over Chust surcharge 18f, printed on rose paper, horizontal bars 45x9mm or 63x9mm, all bars shifted to the right or to the left, first one in addition has interesting foldover with a part of top obliterating ornament on reverse, VF, CZK8,000

100.00

1945, two fieldpost cards with black surcharge "-.40" over Chust surcharge 18f, printed on rose paper, horizontal bar 45x9mm, sent from Chinadiiovo to Czechoslovakia (uprated by two Star stamps) or from Dubove to Ust'-Chorna, appropriate markings, mostly VF, C.v. CZK18,000

200.00

1945, five unused fieldpost cards with black surcharge "-.40" printed on green or gray green paper, complete (2) or broken obliterating ornament above Hungarian emblem, including one card on gray paper (not listed in the Cat.), VF, C.v. CZK8,100++
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150.00

1945, unused and used (Berehove) fieldpost cards with black surcharge "-.40" on gray green paper, incomplete obliterating ornaments and bars, on used card in addition they are shifted to the left for 18mm, F/VF, spectacular and rare duo, Est. $300-$400

150.00

1945, five used postcards with surcharge "-40" on gray green paper, one with broken ornament, three uprated by stamps from Soviet issues (Soldier "60" with very light impression), sent from Uzhgorod, Berehove, Chop (2)and Rakhiv, two addressed to Czechoslovakia or Hungary, minor flaws, F/VF overall, C.v. CZK40,000
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300.00

     Collection of Postage stamps on Stockpages
1944, black handstamped overprint "CSP. 1944.", 29 single stamps, 1 horizontal pair cancelled on a piece and 15 blocks of four, representing overprints on Definitive, Great Women, Kossuth and Postage Due stamps, nice and fresh quality material, full OG, NH, VF, apparently all with Dr. Blaha or J. Bulat experts' markings, C.v. CZK61,150=US$2,660
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500.00

1944 (December 16), pre-printed Hungarian field post card franked by black handstamped overprints "CSP. 1944." on 8f dark green and 10f brown, cancelled by "CSR. Chust" circular datestamp (No. Cr2), sent in Chust, fresh and VF, C.v. CZK4,500

100.00

1945, black handstamp "CSP. 1944" on P. Kinizci 5f vermilion, used on cover from Chust to Medvedivtsi, tied by double circle violet black "Chust. Posta.CS" marking (No. Cr3), VF and scarce, C.v. CZK10,000

150.00

1944 (December 1), black handstamped surcharge "CSP. 1944." on St. Elizabeth 30f deep red orange, tied by large oval bilingual Syvlyush date stamp (No. Cr.5), addressed to Velykyi Bychkiv, VF and scarce, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK8,500

150.00

1944 (November 12), official letter from Teresva to Chust, bearing red oval date stamp (No.Cr7) and two-line "CS.- Posta. Teresva" (No.Cr.8), address partly obliterated, mostly VF, C.v. CZK11,000

200.00

1945 (January 17), cover from Lipcha to Volovets, franked by horizontal pair and a single Count Hadik 10f brown with black "CSP. 1944." overprint, "Lipca" straight line cancellation (No. Cr9), vertical fold did not affect the stamps, mostly VF and rare, Est. $400-$500

200.00

1944, black handstamped overprints "CSR" on Definitive stamps of 1f-5p with extra overprinted stamp of D. Kanuizsai 50f dark blue and cover from Mukachevo to Kendereshiv franked by St. Margaret 30f deep carmine, nice and fresh quality unit, full OG, NH, mostly VF, most stamps expertized, ex-J. Carrigan, C.v. CZK80,000=US $3,500

750.00

1944, Admiral Horthy issue, black handstamped overprints "CSR" on 1p, 2p and 5p, complete set of three, full OG, NH or VLH (5p), VF, two stamps with Dr. Blaha's expert hs, ex-J. Carrigan, C.v. CZK18,900

200.00

1944, Count S. Czechenyi issue, black handstamped overprints "CSR" on 10f-40f, complete set of five, full OG, NH, VF, ex-J. Carrigan, C.v. CZK47,600=US$2,075

500.00

1944, Churches and Cathedrals issue, black handstamped overprints "CSR" on 30f-80f, complete set of five, full OG, NH, VF, each stamp with Dr. Blaha's guarantee hs, ex-J.Carrigan, C.v. CZK39,800

400.00

1944, Kossuth issue, black handstamped overprints "CSR" on 4f-50f, complete set of four, full OG, NH, VF, two stamps with Dr. Blaha's guarantee hs, ex-J. Carrigan, C.v. CZK15,700

150.00

1944, Red Cross issue, black handstamped overprints "CSR" on 20+20f - 70+70f, complete set of four, the high value with gum wrinkle, still full OG, NH, VF, ex-J. Carrigan, C.v. CZK36,000

300.00

1944, black handstamped overprints "CSR" on non-postal stamps, Judicial stamp of 20f, Fiscal stamp of 2p (16 printed), Agriculture Workers Insurance stamp of 30f and Check stamp of 50f, all with full OG, NH, VF, ex-J. Carrigan, C.v. CZK50,000

400.00

1944 (December 5), black handstamped overprint "CSR" on Stephen Horthy stamp of 30+20f violet, used on cover from Mukachevo to Medvedivtsi, large "MUKACEVO" line marking in black (No.Mr2), boxed censorship"Provereno", VF and scarce, C.v. CZK12,000

200.00

1944 (December 10), black handstamped overprint "CSR" on Kossuth stamp of 30f brown orange, used on "address window" cover from Mukachevo, tied by circular date stamp (No. Mr1) and bearing small "Mukacevo"straight line cancellation (No. Mr3), violet censorship, fold away from the stamps, mostly VF, C.v. CZK17,500

250.00

1939, blue black handstamped overprints of Trident (type I), 6 Czech definitive stamps, and Trident with text "Slava Ukraini!" (type II), 13 Czech definitive and commemorative stamps, all with full OG, NH, VF and scarce, some with expert's signs, G. von Steiden C.v. €1,575

200.00

1945, black or red surcharges "40", "60", "1.00", "1.40" and "2.00" on Definitive, Great Women issues and Church stamp, set of 13 values (less red surcharge 60/24f), all are type 1 (von Steiden type IIIa, no last "a" in "Zakarapats'ka"), all with full OG, NH, VF and rare unit, only 12 such sets possible, each stamp properly expertized, C.v. CZK59,080=US$2,660 (w/o premium for type rarity), G. von Steiden C.v. €8,400

1945, red surcharge "60" on St. Margaret 24f rose violet, type 7 (von Steiden type I), full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 24 stamps were printed (12 of type I), expertized by Dr. Blaha, Dr. Sevke and others, C.v. CZK75,000

600.00

1945, black surcharge "60" on St. Margaret 30f deep carmine and on E. Szilagyi 30f brownish red, three vertical pairs, two of the first - types 4/5 and 8/9, one of the second - types 6/7, all with full OG, NH, VF, properly expertized, C.v. CZK3,960, G. von Steiden #6.I, 72.I, C.v. €735 considered the types rarity

100.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "1.40" on S. Lorantffy 70f red orange, surcharge type 3 (broken "sh", von Steiden type Ia), full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 5 stamps were produced, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK150,000=US$6,525

1945, inverted black surcharge "2.00" on I. Zinyi 80f carmine brown, surcharge type 2 (von Steiden type II), full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 8 stamps of all types were produced, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK110,000, G. von Steiden #77.I, C.v. €5,000

1945, Coronation Church, two stamps with upright and inverted black surcharge "2.00" on 80f brown olive, both are type 1 (no last "a" in "Zakarpats'ka", von Steiden type IIIa), full OG, NH, VF and rare couple, only 24 and 4stamps exist respectively, each one with Dr. Blaha's guarantee hs, C.v. CZK181,000=US$7,870, G. von Steiden #10.I, C.v. €6,250

1945, black surcharge "2.00" on Coronation Church 80f brown olive, type 1 (no last "a" in Zakarpats'ka", von Steiden type IIIa) with word "Ukraina" significantly shifted to the right, full OG, NH, VF and probably unique variety of just 12 stamps produced of type 1, expertized by Dr. Blaha and Dr. Sevke, G. von Steiden #10.I, C.v. €1,250 for a stamp without variety

300.00

1945, Admiral Horthy, two stamps with upright and inverted black surcharge "4.00" on 2p brown and buff, both are type 1 (no last "a" in "Zakarpats'ka", von Steiden type IIIa), full OG, NH, VF and rare, 110 and6 stamps possible respectively, Dr. Blaha's guarantee hs, C.v.CZK149,000=US$6,500, Georg von Steiden Cat. #12.I, €6,250

1945, black surcharge (36 degree angle) "10.00" on Admiral Horthy 5p rose violet and buff, type 1 under 36 degree angle, (no last "a" in "Zakarpats'ka", von Steiden type IIIa), full OG, NH, VF and very rare, 12stamps of all types were produced (3 of type 1), expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK135,000=US $5,870,Georg von Steiden Cat. #13.I, €5,000

1945, Kossuth issue, two stamps with upright and inverted black surcharge "40" on 4f yellow brown, both are type 2 (von Steiden type II), full OG, NH, VF and very rare, 90 and 9 stamps were produced respectively, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK117,000, G. von Steiden #63.I, C.v. €5,900

1945, Kossuth issue, two stamps with upright and inverted black surcharge "1.00" on 50f slate gray, both are type 2 (von Steiden type II), full OG, NH, VF and very rare, 90 and 9 stamps were produced respectively, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK117,000, G. von Steiden #66.I, C.v. €5,900

1945, Postage Due stamps, black surcharges "10"/2f - "1.00"/40f, complete set of six, all are type 3 (broken "sh" in "Poshta", von Steiden type Ia), full OG, NH, VF, each stamp with Dr. Blaha's expert marking, C.v. CZK13,600(w/o a premium for rare type), G. von Steiden C.v. €1,620

250.00

1945, black surcharge "1.00" on Postage Due 40f brown red, surcharge type 7 (von Steiden type I), new value strongly shifted to the right and significantly turned anti- clockwise, full OG, NH, VF, expertized by Dr. Blaha, G. von Steiden #P10, €375++

100.00

     Balance of the First Uzhgorod Surcharges
1945, 21 surcharges on Definitives, Great Women, Admiral Horthy, Kossuth and Postage Dues, neatly arranged on a stockpage, types provided by Majer and von Steiden catalogs, nice and fresh, full OG, NH or LH (3), mostly VF, C.v. is close to CZK40,000 (no premium for types)

300.00

1945, Duty stamps, black surcharges "40" on two of 4f vermilion and red, 5f, 10f and 20f, "60" on 30f, "1.00" on 50f, "2.00" on 1p, "4.00" on 2p and "6.00" on 3p, set of 10 values, mainly type 1 (no last "a", von Steiden type IIIa) or type 3 ("40"/20f), all with full OG, NH, VF, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK79,300=US$3,450

600.00

1945, Bond stamps, black surcharges "10"/3f, "40"/15f and "1.00"/45f, all are type 2 (von Steiden type II); "1.40"/60f and "6.00"/3p, type 7 (von Steiden type I), set of five values, full OG, NH, VF, each one with Dr. Blaha's expert hs, C.v. CZK55,600

500.00

1945, Judicial stamps, black surcharges "20"/10p (type 2), "60"/30p (type 2), "1.00"/50f (type 7), "2.00"/1p (type 4) and "4.00" on 2p (type 2), all with full OG, NH, VF, each one expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK118,000=US$5,140

1945, Fiscal stamps, black surcharges "10"/5f, "20"/10f, "40"/20f, "1.00"/50f and "2.00"/1p, all are type 1 with no last "a" in "Zakarpats'ka", except #U36 - type 9, full OG, NH or VLH (Uf33 with tiny perf reinforcement, which is apparently not necessary), VF, each expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK30,100

250.00

1945, black surcharge "6.00" on Fiscal stamp of 3p brown on orange network (both parts), surcharge type 2 (von Steiden type II), full OG, NH, VF and scarce, 20 stamps were printed, Dr. Blaha's guarantee hs, C.v. CZK70,000

500.00

1945, black surcharge "10.00" on Fiscal stamp of 4p bright blue on bluish green network (both parts), surcharge type 6 (von Steiden type III), full OG, NH, VF, only 12 stamps were printed, Dr. Blaha's expert hs, C.v.CZK40,000, which seems too low for this rare stamp

500.00

1945, black surcharge "10.00" on Fiscal stamp of 5p blue on orange network (both parts), surcharge type 2 (von Steiden type II), full OG, NH, VF and scarce, only 18 stamps were produced, expertized by Dr. Blaha. C.v. CZK50,000

500.00

1945, black surcharge "15.00" on Fiscal stamp of 6p red on pale violet network (both parts), surcharge types 8 (von Steiden types I), full original gum with minor soiling, LH, VF and rare, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK32,000

250.00

     Balance of the First Uzhgorod Surcharges on Official stamps
1945, 16 values, including 7 Duty, 4 Bond, 2 Judicial and 3 Fiscal stamps, types identified, nice and fresh quality, full OG, NH or LH (1), mostly VF, apparently all with expert's handstamps on reverse, C.v. CZK106,700=US$4,650

750.00

1945, black or red surcharges on Definitive and Great Women issues, "10"/1f - "2.00"/1p, set of 23 stamps, all bearing surcharge of type 5 (a dot inside "sh" of "Poshta") under27 or 36 degree angle, full OG, apparently all are NH and VF, properly expertized, C.v. CZK147,020=US$6,600

1945, inverted black surcharge "10" on Arpad 1f gray, surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce, only 18 stamps of all types were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK80,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "10" on King Ladislaus 2f orange, surcharge type 1 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, 15 stamps of all surcharge types exist, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK85,000

500.00

1945, inverted red surcharge "10" on M. Toldi 3f ultra, surcharge type 4 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 15 stamps of all types were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK85,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "40" on King Ladislaus 2f orange, surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 10 stamps of all types were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK110,000=US $4,800

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "40" on P. Kinizsi 5f vermilion, surcharge type 2 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 17 stamps were produced, expertized by J. Bulat, C.v. CZK75,000

400.00

1945, black surcharge "40" on Francis II Rakoczy 8f dark green, surcharge type 5 at 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 17 stamps of all types were printed, Dr. Blaha's expert hs, C.v. CZK80,000

600.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "40" on Francis II Rakoczy 8f dark green, surcharge type 2 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 8 stamps were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK125,000=US $5,450

1945, black surcharge "40" on Count Hadik 10f brown, surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, Dr. Blaha's guarantee hs, 26 stamps of all types were printed, C.v. CZK68,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "40" on Count Hadik 10f brown, surcharge type 1 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 10 stamps of all types were printed, expertized by G. von Steiden, C.v. CZK110,000

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "40" on A. Gorgei 12f emerald, surcharge types 4 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 13 stamps exist, expertized by J. Bulat, C.v. CZK90,000

600.00

1945, red surcharge "40" on Virgin Mary 18f dark gray, surcharge type 5 (dot in "sh" in "Poshta") of 27 degree angle, full OG with nice offset of the surcharge, NH, VF and rare, only 14 stamps were surcharged, Dr. Blaha's guarantee hs, C.v. CZK92,000++

800.00

1945, inverted red surcharge "40" on Virgin Mary 18f dark gray, surcharge type 3 at 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 14 stamps of all types were produced, expertized by Dr. Blaha, Dr. Sevke and others, C.v. CZK85,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "40" on St. Stephen's Crown 20f red brown, surcharge type 3 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 10 stamps were surcharged, expertized by J. Bulat, C.v. CZK105,000

750.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "40" on St. Elizabeth 20f brown olive, surcharge type 2 of 36 degree angle, full OG NH, VF and very rare, 7 stamps of all types were produced, expertized by J. Bulat and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK135,000

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on Arpad 1f gray, surcharge type 2 at 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 10 stamps of all types possible, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK110,000

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on King Ladislaus 2f orange, surcharge type 4 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 10 stamps exist, expertized by G. von Steiden, C.v. CZK110,000

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on M. Toldi 3f ultra, surcharge type 3 at 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 15 stamps of all types were produced, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK85,000

500.00

1945, red surcharge "60" on M. Toldi 3f ultra, surcharge type 1 under 27 degree angle, broken leg of last "a" of "Zakarpats'ka", full OG, NH, VF and rare, 20 stamps of all types were printed, Dr. Blaha's guarantee hs, C.v. CZK86,000++

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on St. Stephen's Crown 3f dark brown, surcharge type 4 under 27 degree angle, full OG with tiny spot of disturbance, which is mentioned for record only, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 5 stamps were surcharged, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK175,000

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on J. Hunyadi 4f brown, surcharge type 1 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 15 stamps of all surcharge types were produced, expertized by G. von Steiden, C.v. CZK85,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on P. Kinizsi 5f vermilion, surcharge type 1 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 15 stamps of all types were produced, expertized by G. von Steiden, C.v. CZK85,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on M. Zrinyi 6f slate gray, surcharge type 3 (broken "sh" of "Poshta") under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 15 stamps of all surcharge types exist, expertized by G. von Steiden, C.v. CZK85,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on Francis II Rakoszy 8f dark green, surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 10 stamps exist, expertized by G. von Steiden, C.v. CZK110,000

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on Count Hadik 10f brown, surcharge type 2 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 15 stamps exist, expertized by J. Bulat and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK80,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on A. Gorgei 12f emerald, surcharge type 3 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 15 stamps of all types were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK80,000

500.00

1945, black surcharge "60" on Virgin Mary 18f dark gray, surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 20 stamps were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK80,000

600.00

1945, inverted red surcharge "60" on Virgin Mary 18f dark gray, surcharge type 4 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 12 stamps of all surcharge types exist, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK95,000

650.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on St. Stephen's Crown 20f red brown, surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 10 stamps were surcharged, expertized by G. von Steiden, C.v. CZK110,000

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on St. Stephen 24f brown violet, surcharge type 2 at 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 5 stamps were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK175,000=US $7,625

1945, Virgin Mary, two stamps with upright and inverted black surcharge "60" on 24f violet, both have surcharge type 4 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, only 10 stamps with inverted surcharge were produced, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK112,600

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on St. Margaret 24f deep violet, surcharge type 2 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 4 stamps exist, expertized by G. von Steiden, C.v. CZK200,000=US$8,700

1945, red surcharge "60" on St. Margaret 24f deep violet, surcharge type 4 at 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, expertized by Dr. Blaha and others, C.v. CZK11,600

100.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on E. Szilagyi 30f brown red, type 1 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 15 stamps of all surcharge types were issued, expertized by J. Bulat and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK85,000

500.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on St. Margaret 30f deep carmine, surcharge type 1 under 27 degree angle, full original slightly disturbed gum, offered as LH, VF and rare, 19 stamps of all surcharge types were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK48,000

250.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" on St. Stephen's Crown 30f bright carmine, surcharge type 2 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 13 stamps were produced of all surcharge types, expertized by Dr. Blaha and others, C.v. CZK88,000

600.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "1.40" on S. Lorantffy 70f deep orange, surcharge type 5 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, according to Mr. Majer's notes only 3 stamps were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, the stamp is not listed in both catalogs, Est. $4,000-$5,000

1945, inverted red surcharge "2.00" on St. Stephen's Crown 50f blue, surcharge type 1 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 10 stamps of all types exist, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK110,000

800.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "2.00" on I. Zrinyi 80f carmine brown, surcharge type 1 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, according to Mr. Majer's notes only 3 stamps were printed, Dr. Blaha's expert hs, the stamp is not listed in both catalogs, Est. $4,000-$5,000

1945, Admiral Horthy, black surcharges "2.00"/1p, "4.00"/2p and "10.00"/5p, complete set of three with watermark Cross, Wreath and Crown (X), all are type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, #U72-73 with Dr. Blaha's expert handstamp, C.v. CZK35,200=US$1,535

300.00

1945, black surcharge "2.00" on Admiral Horthy 1p dark green and buff, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 5 under 32 (!) degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only a few stamps possible, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK95,000++

1945, inverted black surcharge "4.00" on Admiral Horthy 2p brown and buff, surcharge type 1 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, one of two printed examples, expertized by Dr. Sevke, ex-J. Carrigan, priced in the Cat with "-", Georg von Steiden Cat. #12.II, €5,000

1945, Szechenyi issue, black surcharges "40"/10f - "2.00"/40f, complete set of five, all with surcharge type 5 at 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, expertized by Dr. Blaha, Dr. Sevke and others, C.v. CZK67,600

600.00

1945, Churches and Cathedrals, black surcharges "60"/30f - "2.00"/70f, complete set of four, all with surcharges of type 5 at 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, each stamp properly expertized, C.v. CZK54,600

500.00

1945, War Relief Fund issue, black surcharges "20"/1+1f - "1.40"/70+8f, complete set of eight without error stamp of "60"/20+2f, all are type 5 at 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, expertized by Dr. Blaha and others, C.v. CZK60,900

600.00

1945, Kossuth issue, black or red surcharges "40"/4f - "2.00"/50f, complete set of five, all are type 1 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, Dr. Blaha's expert handstamps, C.v. CZK40,900

400.00

1945, Christmas issue, black surcharge "60" on 4f, 20f and 30f, complete set in vertical se-tenant strips of three, surcharge types 1-2-3 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH or tiny hinge ("60"/30f between 1st and 2nd stamps for perf reinforcement, which apparently is not needed), VF and reportedly unique trio, each strip signed by Dr. Blaha and Dr. Sevke

500.00

1945, Red Cross issue, black surcharges "1.00"/20+20f - "4.00"/70+70f, complete set of four, three stamps of type 2 at 27 degree angle, on - type 5 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, expertized by Dr. Blaha and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK54,000

500.00

1945, Postage Due stamps, black surcharges "10"/2f - "1.00"/40f, set of eight without #U108, U113-14, all are type 1 under 27 or 36 (#U107) degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, expertized by Dr. Blaha and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK41,900

400.00

1945, black surcharge "10" on Postage Due stamp of 2f brown red, surcharge type 1 at 27 degree angle, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 20 stamps of all types possible, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK80,000

500.00

1945, black surcharge "20" on Postage Due stamp of 8f brown red, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 4 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 12 stamps of all types possible, expertized by Hrabar, Dr. Sevke and others, C.v. CZK98,000

600.00

1945, black surcharge "20" on Postage Due stamp of 10f brown red, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 5 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 12 stamps were surcharged, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK98,000

600.00

1945, black surcharge "30" on Postage Due stamp of 12f brown red, watermark Cross, Wreath and Crown (X), surcharge type 1 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 13 stamps of all types were produced, Dr. Blaha's expert hs, C.v. CZK98,000

600.00

1945, black surcharge "30" on Postage Due stamp of 12f brown red, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 5 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, 12 stamps were surcharged, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK98,000

600.00

1945, black surcharge "40" on Postage Due stamp of 20f brown red, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and rare, 20 stamps of all types were issued, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK80,000

500.00

1945, black surcharge "60" on Postage Due stamp of 4f brown red, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 8 stamps were produced of all types, stamp of type 5 is probably unique, expertized by Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK120,000

750.00

1945, black surcharge "60" on Postage Due stamp of 6f brown red, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 5 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 6 stamps were surcharged, stamp of type 5 (dot in "sh" of "Poshta") is probably unique, Dr. Blaha's expert sign, C.v. CZK148,000=US$6,450

900.00

1945, black surcharge "60" on Postage Due stamp of 16f brown red, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 5 under 27 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 5 stamps were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK175,000=US$7,625

1945, black surcharge "1.00" on Postage Due stamp of 40f brown red, watermark Double Cross on Pyramid (IX), surcharge type 5 under 36 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, only 12 stamps were surcharged, expertized by Hrabar, Dr. Sevke and others, C.v. CZK148,000

750.00

     Balance of the 2nd Uzhgorod Surcharges
1945, 40 different mint stamps, representing black or red surcharges on Definitive and Great Women (20 stamps), Admiral Horthy (2), Szechenyi (2), War Relief Fund(complete set of 8), Kossuth (2), Red Cross (1) and Postage Due (5) stamps, including #U30Pp, surcharge types are identified, mainly full OG, NH or LH, F/VF, C.v. is over CZK275,000=US$11,975
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1945, Definitive and Great Women stamps, black or red surcharges "60" on 1f-30f and "2.00" on 70f over black handstamped overprints "CSP. 1944", set of 11 values, most have surcharge type 4 under 28 degree angle (#CU8 - type 5), full OG, NH or VLH/LH (3), VF, C.v. CZK71,800=US$3,090

600.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" on Arpad 1f gray, surcharge type 3 under 28 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 3 stamps of all types were surcharged, expertized by G. von Steiden and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK250,000=US$10,900

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" on King Ladislaus 2f orange, surcharge type 4 under 28 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 3 stamps were produced, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK250,000

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" on J. Hunyadi 4f brown, surcharge type 5 under 28 degree angle, full OG, LH, VF, this lot represents one of three issued stamps, expertized by G. von Steiden and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK250,000 as never hinged

1000.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" on Francis II Rakoczy 8f dark green, surcharge type 5 under 28 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 3 stamps exist, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK250,000

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" on Count Hadik 10f brown, surcharge type 4 under 28 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 3 stamps were produced, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK250,000

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" on A. Gorgey 12f emerald, surcharge type 4 under 28 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 3 stamps exist, expertized by Dr. Sevke and Hrabar, C.v. CZK250,000

1945, inverted red surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" on Virgin Mary 18f gray, surcharge type 4 under 28 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 3 stamps printed, expertized by J. Bulat, C.v. CZK250,000=US$10,900

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" on St. Stephen's Crown 20f red brown, surcharge type 2 under 28 degree angle, slightly rounded top right corner, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 3stamps exist, expertized by G. von Steiden, Hrabar and Dr. Sevke, C.v. CZK250,000

1000.00

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" overprint on St. Stephen's Crown 30f bright carmine, surcharge type 3 under 28 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 3 stamps were printed, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK250,000

1945, inverted black surcharge "60" over black "CSP. 1944" overprint on E. Szilagyi 30f brown red, surcharge type 5 under 28 degree angle, full OG, NH, VF, one of three produced stamps, expertized by Dr. Blaha, C.v. CZK250,000

1945, Soldier, imperforate plate proof of "60" in black printed on parchment paper, no gum as produced, NH, VF and scarce, expertized by J. Bulat, ex- J. Carrigan

100.00

1945, Broken Chain, large die proof of "100" in black, by artist T. Moskovic, printed on gray cardboard, size 115x70mm, design is slightly different from issued stamps, perfect quality, no gum as produced, VF and rare, ex-J. Carrigan, Est. $500-$600

250.00

1945, Fist, essay for design of "200", printed without denomination in black on parchment paper, no gum as produced, VF and rare, ex-J. Carrigan, Est. $300-$400

150.00

1945, Soviet Star, imperforate proof of "10" in lemon yellow, printed on an old thick paper poster picturing portrait of Josef Stalin on reverse, printer's trial block of 104, containing 14 normal stamps, 50 stamps with double and 40 stamps with triple (one inverted) impression, small tear on the left and some slight paper wrinkling, no gum as produced, VF and a unique item, K. Ceremuga certificate, ex-J. Carrigan
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1945, (Soviet Star), imperforate proof of denomination "200" only, block of eight printed on an old poster, including four with single value (two normal, two upside down), two with double value (one inverted) and two without denomination, no gum as produced, VF

200.00

1945, (Soviet Star), imperforate proof of denomination "200" only, bottom right corner margin block of six printed on an old poster, denomination is printed twice, no gum as produced, VF and rare

150.00

     Third Soviet issue Collection on Exhibition Pages
1945, Soviet Star "10" and "20", 77 perforated and imperforate stamps in singles, pairs and blocks, nice positional pieces with control markings, plate varieties, two perforation errors and one proof in black on yellow paper, excellent quality material, full OG, mainly NH, VF and nice specialized unit, ex-J. Carrigan, Est. $1,000-$1,500
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500.00

     Soviet Issues Collection on Exhibition Pages
1945, 215 mint stamps in singles, pairs, strips, positional blocks with and without control numbers, color errors of "100" and "200", imperforate varieties in singles and pairs, several proofs and perforation errors, nicely presented collection, full OG, NH, mostly VF, very high catalog value, Est. $2,500-$3,000
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     Soviet Issues Postal History Remainder of a Consignment
1945, two covers franked by Soldier "60" carmine red or Soviet Star "60" red, addressed to Uzhgorod and three court notices, franked by Soviet Star "40" green or"60"red, from Vel. Bereznyi or Sevlush, minor usual flaws, still F/VF, Est. $300-$400
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150.00