Handstamps on Soviet Issue. 1923, 235 mostly mint stamps, including black upside down 10,000r/1000r in block of 11, violet 20,000r/500r in block of 20 one stamp with double surcharge, violet 40,000r/5000r in block of 50 (the largest known multiple of all handstamps), 80,000r/3000r violet in block of 6, black in block of 15, pairs and multiples with and without hs, error 20,000r/1000r (Sc. #36a), several cancelled pieces with black handstamps franking and etc., nice and fresh unit, full OG, many NH stamps, F/VF, ex-Ashford, C.v. $3,200++, Est. $1,000-$1,500 (Image)

Handstamps on Soviet Issue. 1923, black handstamped surcharge 20,000r on soldier 500r rose, block of six (3x2), four stamps at left with small size surcharge, while vertical pair at right - large size surcharge, full OG, NH, VF and a spectacular item, Est. $150-$200 (Image)

Handstamps on Soviet Issue. 1923, violet handstamped surcharge 40,000r on Industry and Agriculture 5000r green, vertical pair imperforate between stamps, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Est. $200-$250 (Image)