1863, Eastern Correspondence, 6k bright blue, printed on medium paper, nice margins all around, full OG, previously hinged, VF, expertized by Dr. Eisold and others, C.v. $350

150.00

1863, Eastern Correspondence, two stamps of 6k in blue or dark blue, printed on chalk-surfaced paper, fresh condition, full OG, LH or previously hinged, VF

200.00

1865, (10pa) brown and blue, horizontal pair cancelled on a piece, nice margins, large part of Port Chios cancellation, VF and scarce in pair, ex-Faberge

500.00

1865, (2pi) blue and red, blue retta postal cancellation, fresh and VF, P. Mavrogordato and Romeko guarantees on reverse, C.v. $850

250.00

The only known unissued 3 kop stamp

1884, Numerals issue, 3k rose carmine on rose network, imperforated single printed on horizontally laid paper, balanced margins, perfect and flawless condition, no gum as produced, VF, ex-V. Ustinovsky. This stamp was incorrectly listed in Chuchin Cat. under issue of 1869, and correctly - under 1884 in the Prigara Monograph issued in 1981. According to Mr. Ustinovsky and other specialists the stamp was prepared for Russian Offices in Levant postcard rate (it has UPU legitimate carmine shade for Russian 3k stamp), but not officially issued because of rate changed to 4k (International postcard); all drawing presumably had been destroyed, except just handful remainder.

1884, Numerals, 1k-7k, imperforated complete set in horizontal pairs, printed on horizontally laid paper, three of which with bottom sheet margins, nice quality, full OG, LH or hinged, VF and very scarce

750.00

1884-90, Numerals issue, imperforated 2k green in horizontal pair, 5k lilac - imperforated single, both with a part of red overprint "Obrazets", in addition imperforated 10k pale red and green with perfin initials (No.15), all are printed on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH or VLH, VF and scarce group of stamps, which had never been issued imperforated, ex-V. Ustinovsky

200.00

1900-04, seven imperforated stamps with blue or red diagonal surcharge, six with partial perfin, including two of 4pa/1k in different shades, and one (7pi/70k) with part of red letters "Obrazets", all with full OG, VLH, VF and scarce group, these stamps had never been issued imperforated, ex-V. Ustinovsky

300.00

1910, parcel card from Russian PO at New Athon to Jerusalem, franked by three surcharged values, Athon postal negative seal and circular ds, Russian PO at Jerusalem arrival marking on reverse, several folds and hinge reinforcement, otherwise F/VF and rare commercial mailing

500.00

1909, 50th Anniversary of the R.O.P. iT., 5pa/1k-7pi/70k, three horizontal imperforated pairs and three imperforated singles, each one with a part of perfin "Obrazets", full OG, VLH, VF and scarce items from the Postal Archives, ex-V. Ustinovsky

400.00

1909, overprint "Kerassunde", 5pa-70pi, complete set of ten, nice condition, full OG. NH or LH (one of 5pa and 10pa), VF, C.v. $145 as hinged

100.00

1909, overprint "Smyrne", 5pa-70pi, complete set of ten, full OG, LH or previously hinged, VF, C.v. $133

100.00

1909, overprint "Metelin", 5pa-70pi, set of nine (less blue overprint), very fresh quality, full OG. NH, VF, C.v. $190 as hinged

100.00

1910-13, imperforated horizontal pair of 10pa on 2k, imperforated singles of 20pa/3k, 3.50pi/35k and 50pi/5r, each one with perfin initials "Obrazets", full OG, VLH, VF, these stamps had never been issued imperforated, ex-V. Ustinovsky

250.00

1913, Romanov Dynasty, black surcharge 50pi on 5r dark brown, three-side margin block of 25, left part of a sheet, post office fresh, full OG, NH (LH on margins only), VF and rare multiple, C.v. $5,625 as singles

1865-1913, about 300 mint and used stamps and one postal stationery letter-card, starting with No.2 (minor faults), representing all issued stamps, except City overprints (separate collection), some positional pieces and interesting cancellations, two large "7" surcharges appearing dubious (both signed), the high value of the Romanov Dynasty is a reprint, still nice quality unit, full OG or used, F/VF, C.v. $1,900
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300.00

1909-10, 133 mint stamps, forming 14 complete sets, starting with 50th Anniversary of the R.O.P.iT. issue and presenting 13 different city overprints, neatly arranged on cards in mounts, full OG, LH or previously hinged, mostly VF, C.v. $2,475
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750.00

1918-19, 163 mint stamps representing three different surcharged issues and forming complete unit with additional varieties, neatly housed on cards in mounts, full OG, NH or LH, VF
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150.00

1919, "Eastern" stamps, 10pa-1pi, and Arms of the R.O.P.iT. in various color combinations, the total is 44 stamps, full OG, LH or hinged, VF

75.00