NICE LOOKING ZEMSTVO HOLDING IN BLACK STOCKBOOK: 1866 -1917, over 1400 mostly mint stamps, singles, pairs and blocks with some duplication, representing issues from Ardatov to Yelets and altogether 102 zemstvo districts, some better items throughout, slightly mixed condition especially on most expensive staff noted, well above average quality overall, full/part of OG or unused, no gum, F/VF or better, C.v. $23,400 (Image)

ISSUES OF DISTRICTS BEING PART OF MODERN UKRAINE: 1872-1916, over 500 mostly mint stamps (30 used, mainly volost cancellations), representing 23 districts of Kharkov, Kherson, Poltava and Yekaterinoslav Gubernias, some mixed condition possible on most expensive values, generally collectible quality material, full/part of OG or used, F/VF, C.v. $9,200, questionable stamps are not counted (Image)