Worldwide Stamps and Covers Soviet Union A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1020
Symbol: P
Cat No: 1931
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1957, Georgi Plekhanov, die proof of 40k in black, printed on white paper, size 118x117mm, signed by artist (Dubassov) and engraver (Mikheyev) at the bottom, slight folds at left and minor marginal thin on margin, otherwise excellent quality item, no gum as produced, VF and extremely rare item, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1021
Symbol: P
Cat No: 1996
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1957, Vladimir Lenin, die proof of 40k in dark carmine, printed on white paper, size 44x55mm, excellent quality, no gum as produced, VF, V. Liapine certificate stated ''...this item is a big philatelic rarity'' (Image)
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1022
Symbol: P
Cat No: 1996
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1957, Vladimir Lenin, die proof of 40k in blue, printed on white paper, size 122x98mm, signed by artist Dubassov at the bottom, excellent quality, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1023
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2124
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1958, Lenin Square in Stalinabad (now Dushanbe), die proof of 40k in greenish black on white paper, size 116x67mm, three different Goznak officials signatures (two on reverse), traces of correcting paper removal on the face, no thins or hidden defects, no gum as produced, F/VF and extremely rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1024
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2125
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1958, Prospect Rustaveli in Tbilisi, die proof of 40k in dark carmine on white paper, size 100x60mm, no gum as produced, VF, V. Liapine certificate stated ''...extremely rare item, the only example is known to me'' (Image)
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1025
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2127
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1958, University Square in Frunze (now Bishkek), die proof of 40k in greenish black on white paper, size 169x104mm, signed by engraver Mokrousov and two officials, Goznak seal at the bottom right, minimal paper wrinkles at the bottom, a beautiful piece, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1026
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2128
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1958, View of Yerevan, die proof of central design without ''1958'' at bottom right corner in myrtle green, printed on white paper, size 80x77mm, design engraver Mayorova, mounted on Goznak presentation card, fresh, no gum as produced, VF and extremely rare item, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1027
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2131
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1958, Round Square in Minsk, die proof of 40k in greenish black on white paper, size 165x118mm, signed by engraver Mayorova and two officials, Goznak seal at the top left, minimal paper wrinkles at the top, nice quality otherwise, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1028
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2288
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1958, definitive issue, die proof of steel worker 60k in black, printed on white paper, size 29x55mm, no gum as produced, VF and rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1029
Symbol: P
Cat No: Collection
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1959, Novodevichy Convent, die proof of unissued design with no value indicated in black, engraved design on white paper, size 47x57mm, slight traces of correcting paper removal at corners, still nice condition, no gum as produced, VF and extremely rare, only a few such proofs are in existence. Issue of the stamp had been blocked by Khrushchev as a religious propaganda, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,750.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 4750
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1030
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2338
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, Abkhazian Autonomous Republic, View of Sukhumi, die proof of 4k in brownish carmine, printed on white paper, size 102x76mm, official signature at the bottom, tiny blue spot at the top margin, a beautiful item, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1031
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2339
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, Kabardino-Balkar Autonomous Republic, View of Nalchik, die proof of 4k in violet black, printed on white paper, size 105x75mm, official signature at the bottom, perfect condition, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1032
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2340
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, Buriat Autonomous Republic, View of Ulan-Ude, die proof of 4k in brownish carmine, printed on white paper, size 100x78mm, official signature at the bottom, tiny natural paper inclusion at the top, fresh and nice otherwise, no gum as produced, VF, V. Liapine certificate stated ''...such proofs usually produced in solitary examples'' (Image)
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1033
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2341
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, Komi Autonomous Republic, View of Syktyvkar, die proof of 4k in black violet, printed on white paper, size 110x80mm, official signature Goznak violet seal at the bottom, astonishing condition, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1034
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2344
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, Bashkir Autonomous Republic, View of Ufa, die proof of 4k in brownish carmine, printed on white paper, size 84x62mm, official signature at the bottom, flawless condition, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1035
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2444
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, definitive issue, Moscow Kremlin and Earth Orbit, die proof of engraved design for 6k in black, printed on special Goznak paper, size 90x54mm, slight paper wave at right, perfect quality otherwise, VF and extremely rare, issued stamp had been produced by intaglio printing, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1036
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2448
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, definitive issue, Airplane over Power Station and Earth Orbit, sunken die proof of engraved design for 16k in olive black, printed on special Goznak paper, size 100x55mm, VF and extremely rare, issued stamp had been produced by intaglio printing, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1037
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2485
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, definitive issue, Vladimir Lenin, plate proof of 20k in brown black, perforated at three sides with L12¼, microprint of ''1961'' at right of Lenin's head, design is close to stamp of 40k issued in 1959, but in fact that is proof of 50k value issued in 1961 (artist of both issues P. Vassilyev), full OG, NH, VF, the similar proof is shown in the A. Pevzner Monograph (page 234), Raritan Stamps guarantee (Image)
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1038
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2493
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, Vissarion Belinsky, die proof in black of portrait in frame and text (engraved part of the design), printed on special Goznak paper, size 61x83mm, a beautiful piece, VF and rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1039
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2493
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, Vissarion Belinsky, sunken die proof in black of engraved portrait only, printed on special Goznak paper, size 92x61mm, official signature at the bottom, VF, V. Liapine certificate stated ''...(the item) is an exceptional rarity'' (Image)
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1040
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2493
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1961, Vissarion Belinsky, die proof in black of the portrait only, printed on special Goznak paper, size 73x60mm, marginal fold at right edge, still VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1041
Symbol: P
Cat No: 2756
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1963, Vladimir Mayakovsky, die proof of 4k in black, printed on white paper, size 170x101mm, design engraver Mayorova, ofiicial Goznak seal reads: ''Strogiy Uchet'' (Strict Record), archival fold at right and slight traces of correcting paper removal, still fresh, close to VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1042
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3063
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Musa Djalil, Tatar Poet, sunken die proof of engraved design (portrait) in black, produced on white paper, size 87x105mm, design engraver Mokrousov, internal tear at the bottom part of proof, nice and fresh otherwise, VF and rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1043
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3185
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Sergey Kirov, die proof of 4k in indigo, printed on white paper, approximate size 120x82mm, official signature at the bottom, folded in the middle, excellent condition, no gum as produced, VF and rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1044
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3185
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Sergey Kirov, die proof of 4k in indigo, printed on coated light blue paper, approximate size 122x80mm, design engraver Sopronov, folded in the middle, excellent condition, no gum as produced, VF and rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1045
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3185
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Sergey Kirov, die proof of 4k in brown violet, printed on coated light pink paper, approximate size 122x80mm, design engraver Sopronov, folded in the middle, excellent condition, no gum as produced, VF and rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1046
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3186
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Grigory (Sergo) Ordzhonikidze, die proof of 4k in indigo, printed in very light blue toned paper, size 62x85mm, officially signed at the bottom, flawless quality, VF, this die proof is much more rare then rather common plate proof, V. Liapine certificate stated ''...the first example of large format proof known to me'' (Image)
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1047
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3197
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Wilhelm Pieck, die proof of 6k in black, two versions of the text (normal and bold) at the top and bottom are shown, size 91x71mm, officially signed at foot, vertical fold at left margin, nice quality, no gum as produced, VF and extremely rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1048
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3197
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Wilhelm Pieck, die proof of 6k in black violet, size 31x42mm, fresh condition, no gum as produced, VF and rare, ex-S. Stern Collection (Image)
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1049
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3197
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Wilhelm Pieck, die proof of 6k in indigo, size 30x43mm, perfect quality, no gum as produced, VF and rare, ex-S. Stern Collection (Image)
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1050
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3236
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, Shota Rustaveli, die proof of 4k in indigo, printed on white paper, size 42x51mm, no gum as produced, VF and rare, ex-S. Stern Collection (Image)
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1051
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3237
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, ''Avtandil at Mountain Spring'' by Shota Rustaveli, die proof of 6k in black, printed on white paper, size 34x45mm, no gum as produced, VF and rare, ex-S. Stern Collection (Image)
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1052
Symbol: P
Cat No: 3237
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1966, ''Avtandil at Mountain Spring'' by Shota Rustaveli, die proof of 6k in brownish black, printed on white paper, size 38x52mm, no gum as produced, VF, ex-S. Stern Collection (Image)
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1053
Symbol: P
Cat No: 4336
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1975, 30th Anniversary of the United Nations, sunken die proof of engraved part of the design for souvenir sheet in black, printed on white chalk-surfaced gummed paper, size 89x112mm, design engraver Mayorova, Goznak official signature and seal ''Strogiy Uchet'' (Strict Record) at the bottom left, mounted on a presentation card, full OG, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1054
Symbol: P
Cat No: 4357
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1975, Mikalojus Ciurlionis, Lithuanian Composer, sunken die proof of engraved part of the design (portrait) in greenish blue, printed on white chalk-surfaced gummed paper, size 88x115mm, Goznak official signature and seal ''Strogiy Uchet'' (Strict Record) on reverse, full OG, trace of hinge, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1055
Symbol: P
Cat No: 4487
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1976, Marshal Georgy Zhukov, die proof of 4k in black, printed on white chalk-surfaced paper, size 88x120mm, Goznak official signature and seal at the bottom right, slight archival folds at foot, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1056
Symbol: P
Cat No: 4488
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1976, Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky, die proof of 4k in brown, printed on white chalk-surfaced paper, size 88x120mm, Goznak official signature and boxed violet seal, slight bottom right corner bend, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1057
Symbol: P
Cat No: 4507
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1976, Caucasus Flowers, sunken die proof of engraved part of the design for 3k in black, printed on white chalk- surfaced gummed paper, size 120x98mm, design engraver Tkachenko, Goznak official signature with text ''Usilennyi variant'' (Enhanced Version) and seal at the top right, full OG, trace of hinge, VF, only a handful of such die proofs were produced, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1058
Symbol: P
Cat No: 4508
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1976, Caucasus Flowers, sunken die proof of engraved part of the design for 4k in black, printed on white chalk- surfaced gummed paper, size 120x98mm, design engraver Mayorova, Goznak official signature and seal ''Strogiy Uchet'' (Strict Record) at the top right, full OG, trace of hinge, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1059
Symbol: P
Cat No: 4521
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1976, definitive issue, Airplane and Globe, sunken die proof for 6k in blue, printed on white chalk-surfaced paper, size 90x120mm, design engraver Zotov, Goznak official signature and seal ''Strogiy Uchet'' (Strict Record) on reverse, no gum as produced, VF and very rare item from the Postal Archives, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1060
Symbol: P
Cat No: 4522
A Fragment of the Die Proofs Collection. 1976, definitive issue, Order of ''The Labor Glory'', die proof for 10k in olive green, printed on white chalk- surfaced paper, size 88x119mm, design engraver Tkachenko, Goznak official signature (slightly blurry) and seal on reverse, red crayon soiling on the back, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, V. Liapine certificate (Image)
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Postal Stationery items
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1016
Symbol: C
Cat No: #P21.II
Postal Stationery items. 1929, unsevered stationery reply card (single line inscription at the bottom) 3k+3k red, uprated by four values and sent from Kazan to Geneva, violet boxed ''Vynuto iz pochtovogo yaschika'' (Removed from a mail box), arrival ds, VF (Image)
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1017
Symbol: C
Cat No: Collection
Postal Stationery items. GROUP OF ADVERTISING STATIONERY ENVELOPES: 1926-47, 34 items, including 7 unused and 27 used, showing various advertising messages on front and reverse about fast delivery of correspondences, banking services, Revolutionaries' Aid Association and etc., approximately 10 items faulted, others are in nice condition, F/VF (Image)
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1018
Symbol: C
Cat No: Collection
Postal Stationery items. ERRORS SELECTION: 1940-56, four envelopes and one postcard, envelope Moscow Kremlin 60k has security lining printed on both sides and with mirrored impression of Arms and stamp inside, air mail envelope1r has no word ''AVIA'' and with wrong laying-out as three other pieces, minor soiling mentioned, still F/VF and rare items (Image)
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Mar-23-2019, 08:00:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 1019
Symbol: C
Postal Stationery items. 1988, two illustrated stationery postcards (Fall Bouquet) of 4k black with double impression, one of which has second impression inverted, both are unused, VF, a common card is included (Image)
