1858, 30k carmine and green, perforation 14½x15, printed on thin paper with numeral ''3'' watermark, neat postal cancellation of ''9.July.1870'', fresh colors, VF, C.v. $2,500 (Image)

1858, 10k brown and blue, perforation 12½, nice center offset on reverse, absolutely perfect condition, full OG, VLH, VF and scarce so nice (Image)

1861, 10k brown and blue, perforation 12½, used on entire letter from St. Petersburg to Vologda, tied by ''5'' inside flat-sided hexagon dotted cancellation (Nikolayev Railroad TPO marking), Nikolayev Railroad ''15.Nov.1861'' ds, Valday transit of the same day and Vologda arrival, usual folds, F/VF (Image)

1870, 3k black and green, printed on horizontally laid paper, ''V'' error of background, nicely centered and very fresh, full OG, LH, VF and scarce in premium quality, C.v. $1,000 (Image)

1866, 20k blue and orange, printed on horizontally laid paper, top sheet margin vertical gutter block of four, completely flawless quality, full OG, NH, VF (Image)

1870, 20k blue and orange, printed on vertically laid paper, nicely centered with intact perforation, full OG, previously hinged, VF and rare in nice condition, small owner's hs on reverse, C.v. $5,250 (Image)

1866, 30k carmine and green, perforation 14½x15, printed on horizontally laid paper, top sheet margin vertical gutter block of four, minor perf separation between gutter and bottom right stamp, still nice quality item, full OG, NH, VF (Image)

1884, 3.50r black and gray, 7r black and yellow, complete set of two printed on vertically laid paper, each stamp with partial sheet margin - left or top respectively, absolutely perfect quality in every respect, full OG, NH, VF, 7r with tiny expert's hs on reverse, C.v. $5,300 (Image)

1900, Charity ''Instead of Visit'' envelope ''For the Board of Trustees of the Red Cross Nurses'', a beautiful multicolored Firebird of the A.A. Ilyin Printing-House in St. Petersburg, sent from St. Petersburg to Belgium, franked by 10k dark blue on horizontally laid paper, tied by ''6'' inside figure cancellation, arrival ds on reverse, opened for display, still VF and rare (Image)

1904, 20k blue and carmine, printed on vertically laid paper, vertical gutter block of four, full OG, NH or LH (one lower stamp and gutter at bottom), VF (Image)

1917, group of offsets on gum side in blocks of four, two of 15k - offset of center and shifted offset of the full design, 20k - offset of center and denomination, two of 50k - gutter block with offset of frame and offset of center and denomination, full OG, NH, VF (Image)

1909, 50k violet and green, bottom left corner sheet margin block of 25, text ''Kred. Tip. 1909'' at the bottom selvage, full OG, NH, VF (Image)

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, proof of central vignette for stamp of 3k in deep rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thin card, size of 32x58mm, not finished design of center (rough oval line), tiny thin at top far away from the design, no gum as produced, VF and scarce (Image)

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Nicholas II, proof of central vignette for stamp of 10k in deep blue, printed on chalk- surfaced thin card, size of 48x75mm, not finished unclear design, no gum as produced, VF and very scarce (Image)

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, 20k olive green, vertical perforation is strongly misplaced, full OG, NH, VF, all such errors are rather scarce, because stamps of that time passed strong official control (Image)

1915, Romanov Dynasty, money stamp of 15k brown, horizontal imperforated pair with reversal text strongly shifted to the right, nice margins, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $400 as two singles w/o variety (Image)

1916, Romanov Dynasty money stamps, 1k-3k, complete set in sheet margin unfolded blocks of four, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $420++ (Image)

1917, imperforated single and horizontal pair of 1r denomination printed on paper with horizontal varnish lines, first one has no center and denomination, the other one has background shifted to the right and partially remained on right stamp only (minor gum toning), in addition group of six proofs with orange center and various frame and background colors, full OG, mainly LH, VF and a scarce group (Image)

1919, 7r green and pink, printed on wove paper with horizontal varnish lines, bottom sheet margin block of four (vertical space between stamps is 1.3mm), full OG, NH or previously hinged (top stamps), VF and rare multiple (Image)

1917, Romanov Dynasty money stamps, 4th issue, shifted to the top and sides black surcharge 2(k) on 2k green, left sheet margin imperforated single with broken design due to pre-printing paper folds, in addition misplaced text on reverse, no gum as issued, NH, VF and an attractive item (Image)

BY LAWS OF THE MOSCOW SOCIETY OF POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTORS : 1907, 16-page booklet containing 43 sections regulating the order of the Society activities, minor soiling and meticulous repair, F/VF and extremely rare original booklet (Image)

Balance of a Consignment. VARIOUS LOCAL AND SOME CIVIL WAR ISSUES: 1862-1920, about 1600 genuine and forged stamps with large portion of Colonel Bermont-Avalov material, representing issues of Russian Crete (C.v. for genuine stamps only is $1,400), Wenden (C.v. $440), Offices in China (C.v. $575), Armies of the North, North West, South Russia etc. (about $200, including genuine 10r of the NW Army), fresh condition on pages, F/VF (Image)

Direct Mail Pieces (Advertising by Mail). 1907, envelope with pre-printed advertisement of the Music Store ''Lyre'' in Berdichev, sent by registered mail to Germany, franked by pair of 3k and two stamps of 7k on vertically laid paper, Markneukirchen arrival marking, minor folds and soiling, still F/VF (Image)

Official Labels and Postal History. JUDICIAL CORRESPONDENCES: 1860-1900's, 155 labels and 62 free- frank folded letters or entire wrappers from police stations or district courts, representing 132 different cities or towns from ''A'' to ''Z'', starting with Akhtyrka to Zolotonosha, some conveyance flaws possible, generally powerful and interesting unit, F/VF and a beautiful holding (Image)

Official Labels and Postal History. LOCAL MILITARY SUPERINTENDENT OFFICES: 1860-1900's, 73 labels or seals and 19 free-frank covers, representing 85 different cities or towns, many highly desirable items throughout, minor flaws mentioned, still beautiful quality holding, F/VF and rarely offered material (Image)