Soviet Zone, Collection, 1948 General Issues. Mammoth study in 3 volumes, with sections on all districts: 3, 14, 16, 20, 27, 29, 2o, 36, 37, 38, 41 and general issues for use in all districts; mint never hinged, mint hinged, used and many covers displayed for each district, seemingly complete for many; virtually every item signed by experts; some premium towns included; for the General Issues section there are paper, printing, gum and perforation varieties; overall condition is F-VF or better, an almost impossible task to replicate; owner's 2004 Michel catalog value €44,000. Estimate  $7,500 - 10,000. $0