Harbin issue. COLLECTION: 1920, 188 mint and used (24) surcharged stamps, arranged on original pages, representing complete set of nine, 2k and 3k altogether in five panes of 25, representing all existing varieties of surcharges, four stamps with inverted and one with double surcharges, several rare cancellations, such as Manchuria and station Ekho, nice quality unit in every respect, full OG or used, mainly VF, C.v. $4,850++ (Image)

Harbin issue. 1920, blue surcharge 2c on 2k green, nice and fresh, full OG, LH, VF and rare, according to Ustinovsky's notes this stamp considered him as a proof, however we had this stamp several times with proper postal cancellations (Image)

Harbin issue. 1920, trial surcharge 2c on 2k green, horizontal gutter block of six (2x3), two top stamps have surcharge in black, while block of four at the bottom bearing surcharges in red, positions 46-47/56-57/66-67, perfect quality, full OG, hinged on gutter and LH on two bottom stamps, VF and definitely unique multiple (Image)

Harbin issue. 1920, double inverted trial surcharge 2c in blue and black on 4k red, removed from a presentation sheet, VF and extremely rare, ex-V. Kauffman, only red or blue surcharges of 2c had been supposed for 2k stamp (Image)

Harbin issue. 1920, error surcharge ''01'' with Italic ''Cent'' instead of 10c over black surcharge 10k on 7k light blue, position 29, Qiqihar postal cancellation, fresh, VF and very rare (Image)

Imperial stamps used in Russian PO in China. COLLECTION: 1899-1921, 95 used stamps in singles, pairs and blocks, stamp of 5r in complete imperforated sheet of 50 with six labels, cancelled station Yaomyn, 8 postal history items and 3 PPC, representing various postal cancellations, such as Harbin, Mukden, Vladivostok-Shanghai. Steamship, Harbin Pristan, Kalgan Border, Border of Manchiria and etc., as well as very scarce CER stations Kuanchendzy and Handaokhetze (the last one with postal punch) markings, some flaws should be expected as always on used material, still F/VF and outstanding holding on original pages (Image)

Imperial stamps used in Russian PO in China. SCARCE CANCELLATIONS - GROUP: 1905-18, ten stamps (two defected) arranged on a page from the Collection, representing Kuldzha (4), Chuguchak v Predelakh Kitaya (1) and three different Kashgar Kit. Vlad. (5 altogether), collectible quality unit, F/VF (Image)

Kashgar (Sinkiang Prov.). 1918, money letter for 500r from Russian PO in Kashgar to Tientsin, franked by Imperial 70k and 5r (high value franking is scarce), tied by ''Kashgar. Kit. Vlad. 25.5.18'' ds, another Kashgar ''10.6.18'' is on reverse, PO wax seals, minor conveyance flaws, still VF (Image)

Kashgar (Sinkiang Prov.). 1918, money letter for 500r from Russian PO in Kashgar to Tientsin, franked by Imperial 25k in block of 20 plus vertical strip of four and horizontal pair of 20k (on reverse), tied by ''Kashgar. Kit. Vlad. 29.5.18'' ds, another Kashgar ''14.6.18'' is on reverse, PO wax seals, opened for display, mostly VF (Image)

Kashgar (Sinkiang Prov.). 1918, money letter for 500r from Russian PO in Kashgar to Tientsin, franked by Imperial single of 10k and 35k in block of 15 plus vertical strip of three, tied by ''Kashgar. Kit. Vlad. 29.5.18'' ds, another Kashgar ''14.6.18'' is on reverse, PO wax seals, VF (Image)

The First issue. 1899-1904, starting with pre-philatelic cover from Kashgar to Tientsin, then 60 mint or used stamps, including singles, pairs and blocks, imperforated stamp of 3k with part of perfin ''Obrazets'', nice range of various cancellations, all are on original well-described pages, nice condition, full OG or used, mostly VF (Image)

The Fourth issue. 1917-20, almost 200 mint and used stamps, two values with double and four with inverted surcharges, nice group of various cancellations, such as Station Bukhedu, Hailar, Yaomyn and etc., all presented on well-described pages, full OG or used, F/VF, C.v. is about $1,600 (Image)

The Fourth issue. 1917-20, inverted black diagonal surcharge $5 on 5r blue, green and pale blue, nice and fresh, full OG, LH, VF, expertized by Dr. Jemtschoujin, C.v. $500 (Image)

The Fourth issue. 1919, registered stampless cover from Manchuria to Slyudyanka (Irkutsk Gov.), postmaster's hs ''Payment 1r 5k collected. Postal Clerk'' and signature, tied by Manchuria ''18.1.19'', letter ''a'' ds, postmarked on arrival, top left corner is broken and archival fold, still F/VF (Image)

The Second issue. 1904-08, 48 mint or used stamps, 5r and 10r with perfin ''Obrazets'', one cover and seven stationery items, including No.11 postally used, provisional violet overprints on 1k, 3k, 5k and 7k, which according to Ustinovsky's note were made due to shortage of State produced overprinted stamps, numerous cancellations and more, nice looking unit, full OG or used, VF, C.v. for listed stamps is $2,100 (Image)

The Second issue. RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR - POSTAL HISTORY GROUP: 1904-05, 15 covers and postcards, various military markings and destinations, including TPO No.264 ''Vladivostok- Harbin'', letter-card with Royal pre-print in blue, sent from Mukden to Tula and many others, all neatly arranged on profusely described pages, fresh and mostly VF (Image)

The Second issue. 1907, red or blue diagonal overprint ''Kitai'' on 5r and 10r, bottom sheet margin horizontal imperforated pairs printed on vertically laid paper, 5r has marginal folds, 10r with a few toned spots on margin only, still nice and eye- catching unit, full OG, NH or LH (one stamp of 5r), VF (Image)

The Third issue. 1910-16, 152 mint or used stamps and three postal history items, sent from PO in Peking (postcard) or Shanghai (two covers), included stamps of 3k and 4k with black overprints, nice range of different cancellations, overall fresh condition, full OG or used, F/VF (Image)

The Third issue. 1916, blue diagonal overprint ''Kitai'' on 1r brown, pale brown and orange, perforation 12½, large part of Shanghai PO cancellation, fresh and VF and very rare, expertized by E. Vernick, the stamp is listed in the M. Kramarenko Cat. #39 IIA, C.v. $650 (Image)

The Third issue. 1916, blue diagonal overprint ''Kitai'' 1r brown, pale brown and orange, provisionally perforated in Harbin, rouletted 10, used on a part of postal receipt with Qiqihar ''13.1.21'' date stamp, fresh quality item with two additional Harbin surcharges on reverse, VF and extremely rare, according to Ustinovsky's note only three used stamps were found by a stamp collector D. Melnikov (Image)