Russia, 1857, First Issue imperforate, 10k brown & blue, left margin single, light straight line cancel, ample to large margins, strong colors, Very Fine and choice; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Michel Nos. 1. Scott Nos. 1  $850. $0 (Image)

Russia, 1864, 1k black & yellow, in combination with 1858-64, 3k black & green + 20k blue & orange + 30k carmine & green on reverse of small cover from Vologda to Switzerland, all proper origin and transit markings; cover tears and soiling, Fine and attractive, an extremely scarce four color franking; with 1997 Mikulski certificate. Scott Nos. 5-6, 9-10  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

Russia, Stock, mostly mint identified and arranged on dealer stock cards, general range of issues starting with some early issues including a few better from the 1920's, strong mint from 1940's with most material of more mint modern era; condition par for the course, owner's cat $9,400+, please inspect. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. $0

Russia, Tretyakov Gallery Art Postcards, 1920's, approximately 165 different late 1920's art postcards, identified by series numbers in sleeves, all appear to be unused (possible a few used); a nice basis for further expansion. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0