Lots 952 - 955, Catalogue of Auction #96 Raritan Stamps, Inc

 
IMPERIAL RUSSIA
 
Stationery Items
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
952    
1861, 5th issue, 30(+1)k brick red on grayish paper, size 144x114mm, fresh, unused, VF, Standard Cat. SK#12, C.v. $175
(Ph)
75.00
953    
1889-90, stationery postcard 3k red with double impression (one inverted), fresh and unused, VF and rare, Standard Cat. #PC12 var, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
150.00
954  
1913, Alexander III, two unfinished design proofs of center for 3k postcard stamp in carmine, printed on yellowish thin cardboard, first one with unfinished portrait and rough oval line, the other one with unclear portrait and unfinished line of outer oval, approximate size 38x43- 44mm, fresh and VF, ex-Norman Epstein, Est. $600-$800
(Ph)
300.00
955    
     Interesting Group of Merchant Pre-Printed Stationery Postcards
1878-1906, 16 items, including two of Finnish Rail Road, others are from insurance companies and St. Petersburg or Moscow Breweries, all are postally used, mainly fresh quality, F/VF, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
150.00

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