Second Issue. 1945, drawn essay of the Soviet Star and mirrored text ''Zakarpats'ka Ukraina. Poshta'', no value indicated, black ink on thin card, size 18x23mm, signed by artist A. Dabej on reverse, VF and reportedly unique, Est. $300-$400 (Image)

Second Issue. 1945, Soviet Star, perforated and imperforate proofs of ''10'', ''20'' and ''40'', including perforated block of four (''10'') and imperforate singles of all values (''10'' x2), printed on reverse side of a booklet, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare group, three of five items illustrated on page 80 of the Cat., Est. $500-$600 (Image)

Second Issue. 1945, Soviet Star, plate proofs of ''10'' in ocher yellow, imperforate side margin block of six (3x2) and block of four, printed on reverse of yellowish or pink booklets, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare, these items are shown on page 80 of the Cat., Est. $400-$500 (Image)

Second Issue. INTACT COLLECTION ON ORIGINAL PAGES: 1945, about 900 mint stamps and 3 covers, representing altogether 82 perforated and 38 imperforate sets, some singles and pairs, but generally multiples, such as strips and blocks of four or larger, including 52 items with various control markings and numerous color shades and perforation errors, excellent quality material, apparently all with full OG and NH, VF and perfectly presented unit, C.v. CZK769,000=US$34,950, Est. $4,000-$6,000 (Image)