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1900(c), ''Feliz Ano Nuevo'', view of the Canal de Beagle (3c) and view of Bahia Lapataia (5/15c), two stationery envelopes with illustrations inside promoting pigeon mail, both are unused, the last one with minor flap thin, still VF and scarce, Est. $200-$250
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1950, International Philatelic Exhibition, 10+10c - 5+5p, complete set of six imperforate trial color proofs in blocks of four, printed on thick wove paper, no gum as issued, NH, VF, suggested retail $250-$300
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1935, Airplanes over Landscapes, 5g-10s, complete set of 15, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $150, ANK #598- 612, C.v. €240
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Balloon Post - Group. 1949-52, eight items, including three different illustrated envelopes of Bregenz Flight of 1949, two different of Austrian Kinderdorf on Postflug Balloon Helvetia Dornbirn, both from 1950, printed to order stationery cover to Pestalozzi Foundation of 1952 and mixed frank
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Zeppelin Flight. 1936 (May 6-9), Hindenburg (L.Z.129) 1st NAF Special Delivery cover to NYC, franked by four air post values, tied by Vienna ''5.V.36'' ds, Frankfurt (d) connection, black one red ''Express'' label, NYC ''5.9.1936'' arrival postmark on reverse, F/VF, Sieger #406
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Pioneer Flights. 1930 (December 5), two covers to Belgian Congo, originated from Brussels or Antwerp, franked by three or four stamps, including Airplane over Ostend 5fr brown lake, appropriate arrival makings, mostly VF, suggested retail $100-$150
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Pioneer Flights. 1935 (February 9-23), Inauguration Sabena Round Flight to Leopoldville, postcard with mixed franking of 2 Belgian and 3 Belgian Congo air post values, appropriate confirmation and arrival markings, VF, suggested retail $120-$150
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Pioneer Flights. 1937 (August 23 - September 1), registered cover from Brussels to US Air Mail Service New York - Cheyenne, WY via Huron, Pierre, Hot Springs (all SD) and Scottsbluff, NE, confirmation marking in lilac, arrived to NYC on August 30 and first time to Pierre on September 1, after
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Pioneer Flights. 1932 (May 14), Strasbourg Exhibition Flight cover from Sofia, addressed to Paris, franked by Rila Monastery complete set of three, tied by red special Sofia date stamps, part of postal receipts seal and Paris ''23.V.32'' arrival marking, mostly VF
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Specialized Collection. 1920-23, 36 mint stamps, including complete set of #C4-8, three ''key'' stamps have the Teetsov perforation with his expert handstamps, others - mainly black surcharge 10m on imperforate 5m +5m, representing plate varieties of basic stamps and surcharges, neatly identi
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Zeppelin Flight. 1932 (October 24-27), 9th SAF registered cover to Brazil, franked by Woodchopper 25m brown black, tied with Helsinki ''20.X.32'' date stamp, Stockholm (21.10) and TPO Berlin-Sassnitz (22.10) transits, Berlin-Friedrichshafen connection and confirmation markings, backstamped in
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1943, black overprint ''Fezzan. Occupation Francaise'' on Pegasus 50c brown, bottom right corner sheet margin block of four, full original dry gum as often, NH, VF, R. Calves guarantee hs on reverse of each stamp, Sassone #PA1, C.v. €2,600++
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1943 (August 21), Pioneer Flight registered cover from French Military Forces in Fezzan to French Cameroon via Alger, franked by five overprinted or surcharged values, tied by ''Poste Militaire No. 561'' ds, censorship tape and black two-ring handstamp, transit and arrival markings on reverse, minor
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1948, View of Airport and Airplane over the Map, die sunk epreuves de luxe of 100fr and 200fr, both are in green with typical punctures and endorsed number instead of text at bottom right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and very rare, Sassone #PA1-2
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1951, Airplanes over Landscapes, two die sunk epreuves de luxe of 100fr in vermilion and 200fr in dark blue (reversed colors), complete set of two, each one with typical punctures and endorsed number instead of text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare, Sassone #A3-4, suggested re
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Zeppelin Flight. 1933 (October 14-17), Chicago (Century of Progress) Flight registered cover to Brazil, delivered on leg Friedrichshafen - Recife, franked by two King George V adhesives, triangle confirmation marking on front and Berlin-Friedrichshafen connection on reverse, both in red, arri
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1933, Zeppelin issue, 30d, 100d and 120d, complete set of three in horizontal pairs, two with marginal imprint, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $650
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Selection of 6 Pioneer Flights. 1915-25, representing three military air post at Przemysl, one is unused and one commemorating 10th Anniversary of Przemysl Balloon Post; two civilian cards and one cover, first one from the Military Aircraft Exhibition of 1917, others represents Pioneer Flight
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1956, Gliders, complete booklet containing three panes of 40f, 50f and 60f, each pane of 10 values with four side margins (''miniature sheet''), nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF and rare
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1930, Reza Shah Pahlavi and Eagle, 1c-3t, complete set of 17, full OG, LH/hinged, mostly VF, C.v. $415
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1935, Reza Shah Pahlavi and Eagle, black overprint ''Iran'' on 1c-3t, complete set of 17, full OG, LH/ hinged, mostly VF, C.v. $585
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1953, Airplane, Mosque and Oil Derrick, 3r-20r, complete set of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $200 as hinged
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Zeppelin Flight. 1936 (May 11-14), Airship ''Hindenburg'' Return 1st NAF cover to England, franked by three values, tied by Kingston ''MY.5.36'', American flight cachet, machine Frankfurt ''14.5.36'' arrival ds, F/VF and rare, Sieger #409S, C.v. €1,500
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1938, Airplanes and Birds, imperforate plate proofs of 1c-$1, set of ten in pairs, each stamp with ''Proof'' overprint in black, less 20c (not issued as such), but including two of 4c in orange (issued color) and yellow, perfect condition, full OG, NH, VF and rare
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Zeppelin Flight. 1932 (August 29-September 1), 5th SAF registered postcard to Brazil, franked by two Sibyl stamps of 40c and 60c plus seven values of Italian Colonies Dante Society and one Tripolitania stamp, all tied by Tripoli ''24.8.32'' date stamp, Rome ''24.8.32'' and Friedrichshafen ''2
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1930, Airplane over Mountains and Vaduz Castle, 15rp-1fr, complete set of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $518, SBK #F1-6, C.v. CHF750
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1931, Zeppelin over Naafkopf Mountains, 1fr olive black and 2fr indigo, complete set of two, first one with top sheet margin, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $565, SBK #F7-8, C.v. CHF800
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Zeppelin Flight. 1930 (November 11), Netherlands Flight postcard, franked by 5 air post stamps of the first issue (C.v. $273 for stamps on cover), tied by Schaan ds, Friedrichshafen ''10.11.30'' connection, blue and violet confirmation markings, mostly VF, Sieger #98, C.v. $217.50 for stamps
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Zeppelin Flight. 1931 (June 10), Vaduz and Lausanne Flight postcard, franked by Zeppelin stamp of 1fr olive black, all appropriate postal markings and oval official seal in black, VF, Sieger #110A, C.v. €175
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Zeppelin Flight. 1936 (May 6-14), Airship ''Hindenburg'' 1st NA Direct and Return Flights cover franked by Zeppelin stamps of 1fr and 2r, upon arrival to NYC uprated by 50c lilac, German and American confirmation markings and all appropriate transit and arrival date stamps on reverse, VF and
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1930, Grand Duke Vitautas and President Smetona, 1L multicolored, horizontal pair, left stamp with transposed portraits, full OG, NH, VF, A. Jankaukas Net Cat. #313 hps2, C.v. €150
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Zeppelin Flights. 1931 (October 11), Meiningen Flight mixed franking cover, bearing Airplane stamp of 1¾fr blue, upon arrival to Friedrichshafen uprated by Eagle 2m black and blue, oval confirmation marking and Meiningen ''11.10.31'' arrival ds on reverse, VF, Sieger #132
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Zeppelin Flights. 1932 (October 9-13), 8th SAF registered mixed franking cover to Brazil, bearing three Luxembourg air post stamps, cancelled with ''6.10.32'' ds, upon arrival to Stuttgart uprated by three German adhesives, connection marking and confirmation cachet in red, Pernambuco ''13.X.
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1935, Amelia Earhart Round Flight to Mexico, violet overprint on ''Eagle Man'' 20c brownish carmine, nicely centered, large part of OG, previously hinged, VF and rare, only 300 stamps were overprinted, about 100 were used for postage, expertized by H. Bloch, APEX certificate, C.v. $3,250
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Group of 18 Pioneer Flights. 1934-61, mainly covers sent from Netherlands to Dutch Colonies, such as Curacao (1934), Surinam (1934), Dutch Indies (1937), Aruba (1946), nice mixed franking items to South Africa, cover from Antilles to Australia and many more, mostly fresh unit, F/VF
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Zeppelin Flight. 1932 (October 1-4), 7th SA Return Flight postcard to Germany, mixed franking of five Peruvian and two Brazilian adhesives (one with Zeppelin surcharge), cancelled by Lima ''7.SEP.32'' and Rio ''29.SET.32'' ds respectively, Brazilian violet confirmation marking and Friedrichsh
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1939, Gordon Bennett Balloon Post semi-official stamps, 25gr brown, 75gr lilac rose and 1zl blue, complete set of three of the 1st issue, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail $100
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Zeppelin Flight. 1936 (May 6-9), Airship ''Hindenburg'' 1st NAF cover, franked by three values, tied by Malmo ''4.5.36'' ds, letter ''c'' (Frankfurt) red confirmation cachet, arrived to NYC on May 9, VF, Sieger #406C
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Zeppelin Flight. 1929 (November 2), Zurich-Dübendorf Flight mixed franking Swiss stationery postcard 20c carmine, tied by Zurich Luftpost ''2.XI.29'' date stamp, uprated by pair of German Eagle 50pf orange with the same day on-board cancel, black on red Express and black on yellow Luftpost la
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Zeppelin Flight. 1932 (July 30 - October 27), Danzig, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th SAF of the year, four postcards and one wrapper, all appropriately franked and cancelled at Romanshorn, bearing Friedrichshafen connection markings, appropriate confirmation cachet and arrival date stamps, mostly VF,
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Pioneer Flight. 1921 (October 5), four surcharged values - 1p/20c in pair, 5p/1fr and 10p/2fr, used on flown cover from Aleppo to Alexandretta, postmarked on arrival, F/VF and rare, suggested retail $300
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Pioneer Flight. 1924 (March 15), cover from Latakia to Deir El Zor, franked by first air mail surcharges, postmarked on arrival on March 20, slight fold away from the stamps, F/VF, Est. $150-$200
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Zeppelin Flight. 1933 (May 6-9), 1st SAF cover to Brazil, franked by three stamps, including Mustafa Kemal 50k carmine and black, tied by Istanbul ''30.4.33'' ds, blue confirmation cachet on front, Berlin ''3.5.33'' connection and Sao Paolo arrival on reverse, VF and scarce, Sieger #202, C.v.
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Pioneer Flights. 1931 (April 1-2), FFC Rome - Munich - Berlin, mixed franking cover bearing Vatican 1.25L blue and Italy Virgil 1L orange, appropriately cancelled, Munich and Berlin Luftpostamt markings in red, Berlin ''2.4.31'' arrival ds on reverse, mostly VF, only 48 items flown, suggested
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Pioneer Flights. 1931 (June 11), FFC Rome - La Valetta, three-country franking cover of Vatican 20c violet and Italy Virgil 1L orange, appropriately cancelled, marked ''T'' upon arrival to Malta and Postage Due stamp of ½p green was applied, mostly VF and rare, 56 items were carried and only
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Pioneer Flights. 1939 (July 12-19), Special Flight Brussels - Rome mixed franking cover, bearing two Belgian Basilica stamps, tied by Brussels 2nd International Salon de l'Aeronautique ''12.7.39'' special marking, uprated by Vatican Pope Pius XII, complete set of four, cancelled with ''19.7.3
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1944, Red Cross issue, imperforate complete set of eight in horizontal (45c - vertical) pairs, in addition a single of the high value with double impression of dark blue color, full OG, NH or LH, VF, suggested retail $150
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Pioneer Flights. 1947-48, three registered covers from Caracas delivered with different flights to NYC or Buenos Aires (2), franked by error air post stamps, either imperforates or inverted/double surcharges, all appropriate markings and arrival ds, VF, suggested retail $200
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1953, Esperanto Congress, red overprint ''STT VUJNA'' on 300d violet and green, miniature sheet of 12 (4x3), post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only a handful survived intact, Sassone #MF4, C.v. €22,000
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1953, Esperanto Congress, red overprint ''STT VUJNA'' on 300d lilac and green, specially produced miniature sheet of eight (4x2) with red marginal inscription, light fold along horizontal perforation, nice and beautiful item, full OG with number 15 on reverse of top right margin, NH, VF and rare, on
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1953, Esperanto Congress, red overprint ''STT VUJNA'' on 300d lilac and green, specially produced miniature sheet of eight (4x2) with double (!) red marginal inscription, slightly folded along horizontal perforation, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare, only 5 such sheets known, F. Kessler guarantee
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1938-43, King George VI, 2s-£1, set of ten high values, all with perforation 14, including one of each for 2s, 2s6p, 5s and 10s, and three of each for 12s6p and £1, all are different and arranged on page from a Collection, full OG, NH or LH (SG #120), VF, SG #116/121c, C.v. is about £
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1938, King George VI, £1 black and purple on red paper, comb perforation 14, nicely centered and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $300 as hinged, SG #121, £300
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1970-75, Poinsettia, 5c multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair with nice margins all around, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,500
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1940, King George VI and View of the Rock of Gibraltar, 1½p carmine, perforation 13½, bottom right corner sheet margin single, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $190 as hinged, SG #123a, C.v. £300
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COLLECTION OF DOLLARD OVERPRINTS: 1922, 59 mint stamps, including 4 blocks of four, representing the first issue with black or gray black overprint (two complete and one incomplete with extra values), 11 stamps with various overprint shifts, broken ''a'' on 5p value, 9 stamps with red overprint, inc
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COLLECTION OF THOM AND HARRISON OVERPRINTS: 1922, 82 mostly mint stamps (three used), including set of five (plus extras) with black overprints, Harrison overprints on coil stamps, blue black and red overprints, set of 14, as well as blue black wider setting issue, the unit includes 8 blocks of four
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1922, Thom blue black three-line overprint with missing accent over ''a'' variety, full OG, NH, F/VF and scarce, C.v. $550 as hinged, Hibernian #T60a, C.v. €1,012
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1927-28, black wide overprint on King George V and Sea Horses 2s6p, 5s and 10s, complete set of three, full OG, LH, F/VF, C.v. $400, Hibernian #T72-74, C.v. €375
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POSITIONAL PIECES AND PLATE VARIETIES: 1922-28, ten items, including 3 plate No. pieces, added accent on ½p in pair, shifted second line of overprint on 1p (2 errors) in block of 12, ''Eurocann'' on 1p and 1s in blocks, red overprint with missing accent on 4p, elongated ''1'' in vertical strip of fo
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NEAT COLLECTION AND ACCUMULATION IN A STOCKBOOK: 1922- 78, over 700 mostly mint stamps (less then 10% - used) and 7 souvenir sheets, starting with two definitive sets of 1922-23, then St. Patrick and other commemoratives from two to four of each issue, some blocks of later sets, nice and fresh quali
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1890, Queen Victoria, three stamps with black error surcharge ''TWO PENCE. HALF-PFNNY'' on 4p red brown, one in addition with broken ''T'' in ''TWO'', the other one has broken ''K'' for ''Y'', all with large part of OG, VF, SG #30c, ca, var, C.v. £370
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1901, Valletta Harbor, ¼p red brown, top sheet margin block of four with sideways reversed watermark Crown CA, full OG, NH, VF and scarce never hinged multiple, SG #31x, C.v. £192 as hinged singles
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1905, Valletta Harbor, ¼p red brown, top right corner sheet margin block of four with sideways watermark Multiple Crown CA (Crown to left of CA) variety, full OG, NH, VF, SG #45w, C.v. £100++
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1926-27, King George V, St. Paul, Scenes, ¼p-10s, complete set of 17, inscribed ''Postage'', watermark Multiple Script CA, sheet margin blocks of four, three high values with corner margins, full OG, NH, mostly VF and rare set of blocks, C.v. $811++, SG #157/72, C.v.£680 as hinged single sets
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1935, Silver Jubilee, 6p olive green and light blue, bottom left corner sheet margin block of four, top left stamp with Extra Flagstaff variety (position R. 9/1), full OG, NH, VF, SG #212, a, C.v.£201 as hinged singles
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1935, Silver Jubilee, 1s lilac and slate, bottom sheet margin vertical pair, top stamp with Extra Flagstaff variety (position R. 9/1), full OG. NH, VF, SG #213, a, C.v. £442 as hinged singles
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1938-43, King George VI and Statue of Neptune, 2s6p red and black, damaged value tablet variety, translucent one tip of perforation at the top is mentioned for accuracy, full OG, NH, VF, SG #229a, C.v. £400
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1949, 75th Anniversary of the UPU, four imperforate trial color proofs in various color combinations, all are corner sheet margin examples, full OG, NH, VF
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1923, red surcharge ''TWO PENCE. PENI-E-UA'' on Red Parrot stamp of 2s6p violet, block of four with upright Turtles watermark, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $180++, SG #69, C.v. £160 as hinged singles
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1907, Coat of Arms, 2ab blue, complete sheet of 18 containing three panes of six (3x2), bottom pane is placed upside down and forming three vertical gutter tete-beche pairs (not mentioned in Scott), no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $540 for single stamps
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1907, Coat of Arms, 1rup green, block of eight printed on wove paper, containing two panes of four with vertical gutter in the middle, nice margins all around, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $800++
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Parcel Post stamps. 1909, Coat of Arms, 3sh bister, imperforate pane of four values, with enlarged margins at three sides, a part of ''Howard & Jones. London'' watermark, no gum as issued, NH, VF and rare, these imperfs are listed, but priced with ''-'' in Scott, suggested retail $300-$400
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1946, Balkan Games at Tirana, 1q-1r, imperforate complete set of seven, bottom right corner sheet margin blocks of four, no gum as issued, NH, VF and rare, especially matched set of multiples, Est. $400-$500
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1985, Basketball Championships in Spain, (80q) dull green with black (value and country name) omitted, top sheet margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF and rare multiple, a common stamp is shown for comparison (not included), Mi #2271F, priced with ''-'', suggested retail $400
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BLOCKS OF FOUR ACCUMULATION: 1963-66, 24 complete issues, mainly in blocks of four, plus 4 souvenir sheets of 1938 (No.289), nice topical subjects, such as Living Creatures, Space Exploration, Sports and etc., full OG, NH, VF and ready for internet sales, C.v. close to $900
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CLASSIC STATIONERY COLLECTION IN RED BROWN COVER ALBUM: 1890-1912, 164 used and unused items, including 73 wrappers (38 unused), 25 letter cards (18 unused), 38 envelopes (30 unused), 26 postcards (13 unused) and 2 unsevered reply cards, used ones are of various destinations, some better items, gene
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FIRST DAY COVERS - COLLECTION IN BLUE COVER ALBUM: 1944- 82, over 100 addressed and unaddressed covers, neatly arranged by Scott Cat., over a half of those are from 1944 -60, various theme items in perfect quality, VF and an interesting unit
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1920, Paris issue, 1r-100r, two complete sets of ten, distinctly different shades of frame or center, both are original printings, full/large part of OG, LH or previously hinged, VF, Artar #600-09, var, suggested retail $150
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1920, Paris issue, Ararat Mountain, imperforate plate proof of 100r in red and black brown (issued colors), block of 25 with invalidated perforation, no gum as issued, VF and scarce multiple, Artar #609P
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1921, First Constantinople issue, complete set of 15 imperforate plate proofs in issued colors, printed on glossy paper (proofs of 15,000r and 25,000r brown are not existing), no gum as produced, NH, VF and scarce, suggested retail $500
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1921, First Constantinople issue, Fisherman 1000r blue green, left margin imperforate tete-beche block of 20 (10x2) with 22.5mm gutter in the middle, no bend or folds, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF and scarce positional item, especially in premium quality, Est. $400-$600
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COLLECTION OF THE FIRST CONSTANTINOPLE ISSUE WITH LATER SURCHARGES: 1921-23, 74 mint stamps, including perforated and imperforate single sets plus genuine surcharged singles and blocks of 4, 6 or 16, in addition 52 perf or imperf reprints (not counted in total value), nice quality, full OG, mainly N
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1922, red surcharge on Soviet issue 100,000 on 2000r black and gray, basic stamp has gray background strongly shifted to the top, full OG, previously hinged, VF and very unusual error, especially on surcharged stamp, C.v. $250 for a stamp without variety
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1922, black surcharges on the First Constantinople issue, 2(k)/2r perf and imperf, 35(k)/20,000r, 50(k)/25,000r and 3 (k) on 3r, all are imperf, full OG, NH, VF, Rossica certificates are enclosed, C.v. $237.50
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1922, black surcharge 50k on imperforate 25,000r gray blue, vertical tete-beche pair with gutter in the middle, lightly folded along the gutter, nevertheless full OG, NH, VF and very rare, this positional piece is not mentioned in the in Cat., suggested retail $750
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STARTING COLLECTION ON PAGES: 1919-22, 175 mint stamps, representing unframed and framed ''Z'' overprints in violet or black, surcharges over ''Z'' overprints and with monogram, reprints of the 1st Constantinople issue, Soviet issue with later surcharges, as well as surcharges on the 2nd and 1st Con
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OUTSTANDING SOVIET ARMENIA POSTAL HISTORY COLLECTION: 1924-45, about 200 covers, postcards and stationery items, originated from Yerevan, Dilijan, Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat), Gyumri, Kajaran, Karakala, Karakilisa and many others, including small towns and villages, some from railway and train station
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PROOFS AND IMPERFORATES SELECTION: 1993-97, Armenian Christianity (three epreuves de luxe), Red Cross (imperfs and stage proofs in vertical gutter pairs), Chess Olympiad (imperf blocks of four) and WWF issue (imperf set and 24 stage proofs), fresh quality unit, full OG or no gum as produced, NH, VF,
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COLLECTION OF MODERN ISSUES: 1992-2003, 384 mint stamps, 62 miniature and 35 souvenir sheets, arranged on Scott album and stockpages, practically complete, including imperforate Chess and Tigran Petrosian sets in pairs and blocks of four, numerous miniature sheets, official and unofficial stamps in
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1890, Emperor Franz Josef, 2gld carmine, perforation L10½, printed on granite paper, block of 50 (5x10), full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $600, ANK #62, C.v. €600++
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1919, Coat of Arms, 10k light violet, type II (26x29mm), printed on granite paper, block of 50 (10x5), one stamp with light reversal soiling, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,300, ANK #211 II, C.v. €1,750++
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1950, Costume of Vienna, 10s gray, left sheet margin imperforate block of four of the high value, printed on grayish paper, full original vertically placed gum, NH, VF, ANK #923U, €880 as singles
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1962, The Beethoven House, 2.20s green, block of four, imperforate vertically and horizontally between stamps, perforated 13¾ at top and bottom only, full OG, NH, VF and scarce multiple, ANK #1103 var, suggested retail $400
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Semi - Postal issues. 1933-34, Pan-German Catholic Congress and Architects, 12g-64g, two complete sets of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $470, ANK #557-62, 591-96, C.v. €655
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Air Post stamps. 1925-30, Pilot and Plane, 2g, 5g, 6g, 8g and 20g, blocks of 25 (5g in block of 20 and strip of 5), Crane 50g in blocks of 9, 12 and a single, all with full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. $1,025, ANK #468-71, 474, 482, C.v. €1,385
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1919-22, two imperforate sheet margin blocks of four, Musavat issue, 20k multicolored with black color printed on the back; Soviet issue, 1000r dark blue and rose with rose color strongly shifted to the bottom, no gum as issued, NH, VF, suggested retail $200
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1922, Soviet issue, 5000r black and olive green on green colored paper, right sheet margin block of four, no gum as produced, VF and scarce, a common stamp on white paper is added for comparison, suggested retail $200
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1922, black metal surcharge 50,000r on Soviet stamp of 3000r brown and blue, vertical tete-beche pair, upside down stamp has upright surcharge, minor soiling, dry gum; in addition a single with double surcharge, no gum as issued, both are VF, several experts' hs on reverse, including Dr. P. Jemtscho
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1922, metal and rubber surcharge errors on Musavat issue of 1919, the total is 12 stamps, including 3 double and 6 inverted surcharges, fresh quality group, no gum as issued, NH or VLH, VF, some with expert's hs on reverse, suggested retail $200
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1922, violet rubber handstamp 200,000(r) on Soviet stamp of 25r orange brown, horizontal pair bearing three surcharges, natural inclusion at the top left, no gum as issued, NH, VF, State Collection guarantee hs, C.v. $160 as for two common singles, Est. $150-$200
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1922, black rubber handstamp 200,000(r) on National issue of 1r blue, yellow and black, printed on creamy paper, bottom sheet margin block of six (2x3), top left stamp with ''200,00'' while right one with ''200'' instead of 200,000 in surcharge variety, no gum as issued, NH, VF, Est. $150-$200
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1922, Volga Famine Relief issue, violet overprint (25mm) ''Bakinskago G.P.T.O. No.1'' on 500r and 1000r, set of two in horizontal pairs, neat Baku cancellation, minor foxing, still F/VF, these stamps properly used are real rarities, guaranteed genuine, Est. $800-$1,000
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1922, provisional violet overprint ''Baku'' over inverted black surcharge 50,000(r) on 3000r brown and blue, Baku postal cancellation, mostly VF, used stamp is a rarity, several experts' hs on reverse, guaranteed genuine, Est. $1,000-$1,500
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STARTING COLLECTION ON PAGES: 1919-24, a little over 50 mint stamps, representing Musavat and Soviet issues, as well as further rubber and metal surcharges, including some better items, such as No.40-44 and 46, violet provisional overprint No.329 and more, full OG or no gum as produced with most NH
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NEAT COLLECTION ON STOCKPAGES: 1919-23, over 100 mint and used stamps, starting with Musavat issue on white and yellow gray paper, including some printing and plate errors and 55 handstamps, among them 30 with double or inverted surcharges, fresh condition overall, mainly no gum as issued or used, F
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POSTAL STATIONERY ITEMS OF SOVIET PERIOD: 1955-61, 16 illustrated envelopes, 4 representing views of Parnu (Estonia), 7 - Daugavpils (Latvia) and 5 - Lithuania, including Trakai, Palanga and Birstonas, last ones with both sides illustrations, all are unused, VF, Est. $150 -$200
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Semi - Postal issues. 1935, Queen Astrid Memorial issue, 10c+5c - 2.45fr+45c, complete set of eight Ministerial large die proofs in black, each with appropriate embossed seal at bottom (only a handful complete sets produced), complete set of singles and blocks of four (NH), as well as eight a
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Semi - Postal issues. SMALL SELECTION OF IMPERFORATE ISSUES: 1966, Queen Elisabeth, two sets of two souvenir sheets and Historical places, set of two stamps, each one numbered on reverse, nice and fresh condition, no gum as produced, NH, VF, COB C.v. €300
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EARLY IMPERFORATE ISSUES: 1900-06, Coat of Arms, Views and Emperor Franz Josef, 58 imperforate stamps in pairs or singles, forming at least three complete sets with some extras, a few mostly marginal creases on the first set, fresh condition overall, full/large part of OG, some NH, others LH/hinged,
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1969, European Hake, 1st olive green and black, top and bottom margin vertical strip of five imperforate horizontally, full OG, NH, VF and a spectacular item, Est. $300-$400
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1970, World Soccer Championships in Mexico, 1st blue, black, red and yellow, bottom right corner sheet margin single imperforate at right, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail $100-120
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Postage Due stamps. 1884, Numerals, 5st orange, 25st lake and 50st blue, complete set of three with lozenges perforation, large part of OG, VF and scarce, each stamp with experts' signs, C.v. $970
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CLEAN COLLECTION IN THREE SCOTT SPECIALTY ALBUMS: 1879-1997, almost 3000 mint stamps, 173 souvenir or miniature sheets and 7 postal stationery cards, postage, semi-postal, air post and back of the book material, starting with 5s, 10s and 1f from the first issue, well completed pre-World War II, incl
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VALUABLE WELL ORGANIZED ACCUMULATION IN BLUE STOCKBOOK: 1951-73, 1450 mostly mint stamps (85 different complete issues) and 69 souvenir sheets (9 different), nice range of various topical issues, such as Animals, Flowers, Plants, Historical Places and etc., modest duplication, nice and fresh unit, f
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PRESENTATION AND SOUVENIR SHEETS COLLECTION: 1956-76, 26 souvenir sheets, mainly air post issues, representing various topical subjects, such as Paintings, Soccer, Olympics, Red Cross and etc., most printed on thin cards, some are sunken die, several unlisted in Cat., minor duplication, very fresh c
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Russian Administration. 1899, Poseidon's Trident without Stars, 1m, 2m and 1gr, all are in black, set of three (some specialists considered them as proofs), perforation L11½, no control markings, stamp of 1gr with broken ''T'' of ''TAXY...'' variety, large part of OG, usual centering, very ra
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Russian Administration. 1899, Poseidon's Trident with Stars, set of five different values without control handstamp, large part of OG (3) or unused, no gum, mostly VF, Karamitsos #46/53 var
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Russian Administration. 1899, Poseidon's Trident with Stars, 1gr blue, two blocks of four, one of which has no control markings (centered to the top), both have right stamps with a dot inside ''S'' in ''GROSION'' variety, full OG, NH, F/VF, Karamitsos #50, a
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Russian Administration. 1899, Poseidon's Trident with Stars, 1gr violet, no control markings horizontal pair imperforate between stamps, in addition left stamp with a dot after ''S'' in ''GROSION'' variety, full OG, LH, VF, C.v.$250 for horizontal pair imperf between
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Starting Collection on Pages. 1898-1910, several dozens mint and used stamps with most powerful Russian part of the Collection, including Arms handstamps in olive, black and blue, all with Rethymnon cancels, nine Poseidon's Tridents (no Stars), including four stamps without control markings,
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Semi - Postal issues. 1942, Croatian Wings, 2+2k - 4+4k, two complete sets of four in sheets of 25 and 24 plus label, each sheet with control marking (numeral) at the bottom right corner of stamp on position 12, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. is over $400
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Semi - Postal issues. 1943, State Labor Service, 2k+1k - 7k+4k, complete set of three in miniature sheets of nine, post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF and scarce set of multiples, Croatian Specialized Cat. #94-96, C.v. €750
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Semi - Postal issues. 1944, Aid for Postal and Railway Employees, 7+3.50k - 32+16k, complete set of four in sheets of nine, in addition imperforate proof sheet for each value, full OG, NH, VF, Croatian Specialized Cat. #150-53, C.v. €300++, proofs catalogues as singles
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Semi - Postal issues. 1944, 3rd Anniversary of Independence, imperforate trial color proofs of 3.50+1.50k, 12.50+6.50k and 18+9k, three for each denomination, all with top right corner sheet margin, full OG, NH (hinged on margin far away from the stamps, VF and scarce unit from the Ministeria
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1937, Numerals, Caravel and Mill, two intact 2kr booklets, each one contains four panes of four values, 5o green (2), 10o brown (1) and 15o carmine (1), red text on yellowish paper, one has repaired tear at the bottom of front cover page, panes have full OG and NH, C.v. $580 for panes only
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1948-50, King Frederik IX, five die proofs in indigo (3) or black, all with value tablet blank, four in various stages of completion, not finished hatching, three - no names of artist and engraver, sizes 40-50x52-60mm, one of finished hatching affixed over presentation card, all have no gum as issue
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1880, Coat of Arms, imperforate printing samples of 5c blue (close to issued color), 10c rose (close to issued color), 15c yellow (unissued denomination), 20c yellow brown (close to issued color), 30c lilac rose (unissued denomination), 40c brown (unissued denomination) and 45c violet (unissued deno
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1918, Eesti Post, 15k turquoise blue, block of four with postmaster rouletted 10 perforation, diagonal Baltiski (Paldiski) straight cancellation in violet, VF and scarce multiple
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1919, Viking Ship, 5m orange yellow and black, center (yellow color) is inverted, full OG, previously hinged, VF and rare, guaranteed genuine, Mi #13x F, C.v. €1,300
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1936, St. Brigitta Convent, 5s-25s, complete set of four, sheets of 100, intact margins, folded once along horizontal perforation, minor marginal separations, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,200++
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Semi - Postal issues. 1927, Castles and Fortress, 5+5m- 40+40m, 100 complete sets of five, printed on horizontally or vertically (10m) laid paper, unfolded sheets of 100 (5m, 10m and 12m) or two sheets of 50 (20m and 40m), occasional selvage separations possible, full OG, NH, VF and scarce in
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Semi - Postal issues. 1937, Caritas, 10s+10s - 50s+50s, complete set of imperforate plate proofs in issued colors with appropriate network, nice margins, full OG, VLH and scarce, in addition die proof of modern definitive stamp (1991) of 2kr in black, numbered at bottom, no gum as issued, bot
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1918, Vasa issue, Coat of Arms, 5p-5m, imperforate complete set of eight in horizontal pairs, no gum, LH, VF, this imperf set was not officially issued, suggested retail $200
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Nice Selection. 1889-1928, five items, two of 5m and 10m of ''three figured'' issue, 7r black and yellow on vertically laid paper, Arms of 2k-1m and Philatelic Exhibition overprints in blocks of four, full OG or used, mostly VF, C.v. $708
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City Posts. 1866-93, Helsingfors, 10p in various colors, 37 stamps of five different issues, 14 postally used, perforation and color varieties; in addition Tammerfors, 12p in green and blue or red and green, 8 unused stamps of two different types, all arranged on pages from a Collection, occa
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Ship Mail. 1874-86, Skargards Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB), 10p in two major shades orange brown and blue or red brown and dark blue, 20 stamps, including one proof, three imperforates (one - pen cross cancelled), two blocks of four and six, plus one cover (defected) bearing imperf stamp, all arr
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Ship Mail. 1873-86, Skargards Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB), 25p yellow brown and blue, one - used imperf, three unused rouletted; 25p orange and blue, 11 mint and used singles, one with line roulette (the only known), others with perforation 11½, neatly arranged on pages from a Collection, minor
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Ship Mail. 1873-86, Skargards Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB), 50p green and blue, 17 stamps, representing shades of light and dark blue, including 12 rouletted (3 - used with one bisect - reportedly the only known) and 5 with perforation 11½,including horizontal strip of four, neatly arranged on pa
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Ship Mail. 1914, Drumso, Ferry Post, 10p blue, yellow, red and black, perforation 11½, complete pane of ten (2x5), some perf reinforcement, full OG, VF and rare multiple, Lape #28, suggested retail $600
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Ship Mail. 1915, Drumso, Ferry Post, 25p red, complete sheet of four, containing two vertical tete-beche pairs, perforation 11½ cross centrally and imperforate at sides, full OG, NH, VF and rare multiple, Lape #30 var, suggested retail $300
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Ship Mail. 1920(c), Summer Islands Transport Company (Sommaroarnas Trafik Aktibolaget), 10p orange - used single and horizontal pair with star punch (probably from the remainders), 25p green - used single and horizontal strip of three with star punch, 50p red - unused and used singles, 1m bla
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1909 (July 16), black-and-white postcard (Campagne du Maroc) franked on picture side by French, British, German and Spanish Offices in Morocco stamps, the total is 8 values, bearing Commandant of the 1st French Regiment military marking on letter side, sent from Casablanka to Paris, mostly VF, sugge
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1916, red surcharge 2(p) on 2fr gray violet and yellow with omitted black overprint ''Protectorat Francais'', left sheet margin block of four, nice centering and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $900 as singles
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Postage Due stamps. 1896, red or black surcharges 5c/5c-1p/1fr, complete set of five Bristol printing proofs on thin cards with simulated perforation, top left corner sheet margin singles, no gum as produced, VF and scarce matched set, Dallay #TT1-5, C.v. €1,650
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MULTIPLES OF THE ST. GEORGE AND LATER ISSUES: 1919, imperforate 40k red orange and 40k vermilion, both in blocks of 15, 60k red in block of 12, 70k claret on gray and 70k red lilac on white paper (probably plate proof), in blocks of 15 or 12 respectively, perforated 1r in brown orange and imperforat
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1920 (May 7), St. George and Queen Thamar issues, two perforated sets of six and three, used on registered cover sent locally in Tiflis, all appropriate markings, mostly VF and scarce mailing
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NICE COLLECTION ON PAGES: 1919-23, 70 mint stamps, starting with St. George and Queen Thamar issues with later Independence and De Jure overprints finalized National issues, continues with Soviet definitive set of five with further handstamped or typo surcharges, then Imperial stamps surcharged with
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Parcel Post stamps. 1915-24, Arms of Greenland, 2o yellow, three stamps with perforation 11½, one printed on white and two on grayish yellow paper, one of which of lemon shade, full OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $600++
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Semi - Postal issues. 1948, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 8+8f- 30+30f and 10+10f - 70+70f, two complete sets of 8 in miniature sheets of four, one set of tete-beche sheets, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,500
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Air Post stamps. 1949, Chain Bridge in Budapest, souvenir sheet of 50ft carmine lake, size 137x99mm, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $350
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Sopron issue. 1956, black or red overprints ''Hazadnak renduletlenul..! Sopron, 1956 okt. 22'' on definitives or commemorative stamps of 1951-55, complete set of 25, including all the rarities were issued in quantity of 100examples, full OG, NH, VF and rare in complete set, each one with guar
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LARGE COLLECTION IN 3 HINGELESS SCOTT SPECIALTY ALBUMS: 1871-2008, about 4700 mint stamps and almost 300 miniature and souvenir sheets, representing postage, semi-postal and back of the book issues, starting with Crown and Numerals, nice range of Turul and Franz Josef stamps, many valuable items thr
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BALANCE OF A CONSIGNMENT: 1938-82, 186 mint stamps and 122 mostly mint miniature and souvenir sheets, slightly duplicated unit with perforated and imperforate topical items, such as Animals, Insects, Olympics, Paintings, Space Exploration, and etc., including Stamp Exhibition of 1951 souvenir sheets
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LARGE COLLECTION IN DAVO ALBUM: 1949-89, over 1400 mainly mint stamps (a few used in the beginning) and 82 souvenir sheets, among better - Regional Costumes (#863-88), Soccer overprint (#1177c), several WWF souvenir sheets and many more, in addition 89 postal history items and two souvenir booklets
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1974, 100th Anniversary of the birth of G. Marconi, Radio Inventor, 60k, 90k and 200k, complete set of three epreuves de luxe, no gum as issued, NH, VF, suggested retail $100
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1919-23, Liberation of Riga, imperforate plate proofs of 15k dark green and 35k brown, printed on thick ungummed paper (probably an old poster), in addition proof of Star stamp 2s yellow orange, on paper with watermark PACTIEN LIGAT, no gum as produced, NH, VF
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Semi - Postal issues. VALUABLE GROUP: 1930-33, Rainis Fund, Aviation Pioneers, Latvian Aviation Fund, Airplanes and Dirigible issues, eight complete sets and two pairs, full OG, NH/LH or used, mostly VF, C.v. $1,370
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West Army. 1919, inverted Orthodox Cross black surcharge 70k on 15k, two stamps in violet and blue and in lilac brown and blue, the last one has in addition strongly misplaced surcharge, full/large part of OG, VF, C.v. $400++
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1948, UNESCO issue, 10p-40p and 7.50p-75p, postage and air post, imperforate complete set of ten, printed on white paper, two values with slight gum disturbance, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce, suggested retail $200
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VALUABLE SELECTION: 1930-73, almost 100 mint perforated and imperforate stamps and proofs, including singles, pairs and blocks of four, one is Cedar imperf proof of 2.50p in violet, the other one is double red and black surcharge (No.245 var), parts and complete sets of postage, air post and specime
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1892, Liberian Star, perforated sample (essay) of $2 in green, miniature sheet of ten stamps, each one overprinted ''Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Specimen'' with security punch at the bottom left corner, perf separation at bottom margin only, no gum as produced, VF
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1928, President King, Palms, Map, 1c-$1, complete sets of postage (11) and officials (8) red Specimen overprints, first one has different types of 1c, 2c, 5c and 15c, second one has two types of 1c, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, C.v. is over $200 for stamps without Specimen
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1953, Birds issue 1c-12c, 16 error perforated or imperforate sheets of 20 or 24 (triangle sheets), separate print of central design or background on front or gum side, erroneously placed perforation, some probably proofs, full OG, NH, VF and interesting group, which ready for immediate re-sale, reas
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1956, Melbourne Olympic Games, imperforate stage proofs of postage stamps 4c-10c, and air post 12c and 20c, the total is 13 sheets (two for each value and three for 20c) of 25 stamps each, printed on stamp gummed paper, NH, VF and rare assemblage, suggested retail $500
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President Tubman's Visits to Europe. 1958, 5c x3 and 10c, 15c x3, postage and air post, inverted Flag varieties, complete set of seven in bottom right corner sheet margin blocks of four, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail $400
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President Tubman's Visits to Europe. 1958, 5c x3 and 10c, 15c x3, postage and air post, 6 wrong Flag varieties for each value of the set of 7 in top right corner sheet margin blocks of four, the total is 42 blocks of error stamps, full OG, NH, VF, a common set of blocks is included w/o Italy,
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President Tubman's Visits to Europe. 1958, imperforate 5c x3 and 10c, 15c x3, postage and air post, 6 wrong Flag varieties for each value of the set of 7 in top right corner sheet margin blocks of four, the total is 42 blocks of error stamps, full OG, NH, VF, a common imperforate set in block
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President Tubman's Visits to Europe. 1958, imperforate proofs of 5c x3, and 10c, 15c x3 in issued colors without flags, top left corner sheet margin blocks of four, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail $300
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President Tubman's Visits to Europe. 1958, proofs of postage 5c x3 and air post 10c, 15c x3, perforated and imperforate complete sets of seven with design printed on gum side and flags on front, bottom left or top left corner sheet margin blocks of four, full OG, NH, VF, suggested retail $600
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INDEPENDENT LIBYA COLLECTION IN SCOTT ALBUM: 1951-64, starting with Warrior overprinted/surcharged sets for Tripolitania, Fezzan and Cyrenaica, King Idris and Arms definitives, nice range of commemoratives, the total is about 300 mostly mint (35 - used) stamps and souvenir sheets, some in blocks of
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1924-28, Winemaker and Vaduz Castle Courtyard, 2½rp-1½fr, complete set of seven, full OG, NH, VF, W. Liniger certificates, C.v. $503, SBK64-70, CHF725
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1939, Cantonal Coat of Arms and Prince Franz Joseph II, 2fr-5fr, complete set of three, first two in sheets of 12, the last one in sheet of four, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $511++, SBK #147-49, C.v. CHF750
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1946, Saint Lucius, 10(fr) gray black on creamy paper, miniature sheet of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $190, SBK #206, CHF500
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1949, Prince Johann and Castles, 20rp, 40rp and 150rp, complete set of three in sheets of 20, in addition Church in Bendern surcharged in red 1.20fr on 40rp blue, also in sheet of 25, all with full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $880++, SBK#228 -30, 254, C.v. CHF1,500 as singles
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1951, Agriculture, 5(rp)-1fr, complete set of 12, top left corner sheet margin blocks of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $440++, SBK #236-47, C.v. CHF800 as singles
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1951, Prince Franz Joseph 2fr dark blue and Princess Georgina 3fr red brown, two complete sets of two, perforation L12½x12 and L14½, nice centering, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,075, SBK #248A-49A, B, C.v. CHF2,130
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1954-58, Sports issues, 5 complete sets of four values, in addition Slalom 10c (No.289) with ''Ciechtenstein'' variety, all with full OG, NH, VF, SBK #266/312, 278 I, C.v. CHF440
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1957, Christmas issue, 10(rp)-1.50(fr), complete set of three in sheets of 20, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $300++, SBK #306-08, C.v. CHF600++
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1960, Europa issue, 50rp multicolored, type I, bottom sheet margin plate No. 11111 block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $220++, SBK #348 I, C.v. CHF300
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1964, Prince Hans-Adam II, 1.70fr violet, horizontal imperforate pair, large margins all around, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only 32 imperf stamps were produced, C.v. $1,750, SBK #339U, CHF4,000 as two singles
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1994, Mobile by Jean Tinguely, 4fr multicolored, bottom right corner sheet margin imperforate single, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, this stamp is not listed in Scott, P. Maxer certificate for bottom right corner margin block of four, SBK #1026U, C.v. CHF2,500
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Semi - Postal issues. 1927, Coat of Arms, 10(+5rp)-30 (+5rp), complete set of three, blocks of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $248++, SBK #W4-6, C.v. CHF400++
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Semi - Postal issues. 1928, Aid the Sufferers of the Rhine Floods, 5rp+5rp - 30rp+10rp, complete set of four in horizontal pairs, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $440++, SBK #W7-10, CHF640++
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Semi - Postal issues. 1932, Child Welfare, 10(+5)rp, 20(+5)rp and 30(+10)rp, complete set of three in corner sheet margin blocks of 9, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,440++, SBK #W11-13, CHF2,250 as singles
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Semi - Postal issues. NICE GROUP: 1925-51, 16 mint stamps and 3 souvenir sheets, including Prince Johann II, Aid to Rhine Flood Victims, 5th Philatelic Exhibition souvenir sheet (considered semi-postal issue by Liechtenstein Cat.), all with full OG, NH, VF, SBK #W1/26, C.v. CHF1,390
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Collections. WELL COMPLETED COLLECTION ON ALBUM PAGES: 1912-48, about 350 mint stamps and 4 souvenir sheets, including postage, semi-postal, air post, postage dues and officials, starting with Prince Johann issues, later surcharges and Arms sets, including Jubilee of 1928 and Views and Scenes
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Collections. NEAT COLLECTION ON STOCKPAGES: 1921-67, 178 mint stamps, all are in complete issues, and 6 souvenir sheets, representing postage, semi-postal and air post stamps, Royal Family, Coat of Arms, Paintings, Sports, Nature and other topical issues, one set in blocks of four, full OG, N
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Collections. BLOCKS OF FOUR ACCUMULATION ON STOCKPAGES: 1964-88, 670 blocks of four generally in complete issues, beautiful topical subjects, such as Animals, Birds, Flowers, Historical Places, Paintings and etc., nice and fresh quality unit, full OG, NH, mostly VF, C.v. is over $1,800
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Stationery items from Soviet Period. 1955-61, 23 stationery envelopes, representing color views of Vilnius (12), monochromatic vies of Vilnius (4) and monochromatic views of Kaunas (7), monochromatic envelopes illustrated on front and reverse, all unused, fresh and VF, suggested retail $200
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Stationery items from Soviet Period. 1955-61, 26 monochromatic stationery envelopes, representing both side views of Druskininkai (9), Klaipeda (5), Siauliai (4) and Scenes of National Song Festival (8), some representing the similar design, but produced in different colors, all are fresh, un
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1919, 2nd Berlin printing, 10sk dull red, comb perforation 14¼x14, top right corner sheet margin imprint block of 16 (8x2), printed on thick white paper with watermark Wavy Lines, imperforate at top with plate varieties on positions 3, 4, 5, 16, one stamp with tiny natural inclusion, full OG, NH, VF
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ERRORS OF THE 2ND AND 3RD BERLIN PRINTINGS: 1919, two blocks of 4 or six with misplaced perforation, three pairs and a single with shifted, inverted or missing center, definitive imperf stamp of 25c blue with Parquetry watermark and the ''key'' value For War Invalids issue, all with full OG, mainly
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1920, Opening of National Assembly, Grand Duke Vitautas and Grand Duke Gediminas, 20sk-80sk, trial compete set of five, large part of OG, mostly VF, C.v. $625 as hinged, A. Jankauskas Net Cat. #78 I - 83 I, C.v. €900 as **
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1933, black surcharge 3c on stamps of the 1st Berlin printing 1auk, 3auk and 5auk, printed on grayish granite paper, perforation 11½x12, watermark Network, full/large part of OG, F/VF, experts' hs on reverse of each value, C.v. $350, A. Jankauskas Net. Cat. #151-53, C.v. €800 as **
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1923-25, definitive issue, Cross and Ruins, 25c blue, 50c green and 60c carmine, complete set of three, perforation 11¼, 14½ or 11¼x14¼, watermark vertical or horizontal Intersecting Diamonds, full OG, previously hinged, C.v. $800
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MOSTLY MULTIPLES - SELECTION: 1933-38, Great Personalities, Child Welfare, National Olympiad and Scouts, four sets in blocks of four, full OG, NH, VF, in addition German Occupation of Zarasai set of four values with red overprint of type I (Mi C.v. €130), full OG, NH (1) or hinged, VF, C.v. $6
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Semi - Postal issues. 1931, Princess Alix, 10c+(5c) - 1.75fr+(1.50fr), complete set of five, top sheet margin blocks of ten (the high value in block of 8 and vertical pair), full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $850 as single sets
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Group of Classic stamps. 1864-1939, 14 mint or used stamps, including surcharge ½r on 1r red (considered to be a bogus), two stamps of Hidalgo issue of 1872 (both thinned), then No.121 and 145a, in addition a group of perf and printing errors of Numerals, fresh quality overall, full/part of O
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1991, Endangered Species, 1000r multicolored, reconstructed (top and bottom parts joined together) composite proof sheetlet of six, printed on thick glazed paper, control angles at corners, each stamp with black overprint ''Prueba'' (Proof) on reverse, no gum as produced, NH, VF and very rare, repor
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1991, Endangered Species, 1000r multicolored, complete set of six imperforate proofs with control angles at corners, printed on thick glazed paper, cut from composite proof sheetlet of six, each one with black overprint ''Prueba'' (Proof) on reverse, no gum as produced, NH, VF and very rare, reporte
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1920, Coat of Arms, 5p-10m, and Arms, Views and Scenes, 10p-10m, two complete sets of seven, nice and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF and rare in premium quality, C.v. $1,220
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1920, Scenes, 1m red and slate, 5m dark violet and rose, 10m brown and violet, 10 sets of high values, blocks of 4 and 6, full OG, NH, VF and guaranteed genuine, C.v. $912.50 as singles
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CHRISTMAS SEALS BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION: 1964-2000, 775 seals in singles or panes of 10 or 20 and about 1100 color proofs including numerous stage proofs in strips and blocks as well as perforated and imperforate complete design items, neatly arranged on pages with type-written inscriptions, nice quali
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1955, Pope Pius issue, complete unissued set of 12, all with sheet margin at left, designed and produced by Jeffries Banknote Co., CA, full OG, NH, VF
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1857, Pacific Steam Navigation Company, group of eight Spiro forgeries on cream-colored paper with guide lines, no gum as produced, F/VF, Est. $200-$250
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1909-29, Great Personalities and Historical Events, group of 25 stamps from three issues, each one with red Specimen overprint and puncture at right, apparently all are different, even the similar stamps have different type of overprints, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250
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Illustrated Postcards. 1904, group of 17 postcards with Feodor Tolstoy's illustrations of the Ippolit F. Bogdanovich poem ''Dushenka'', issued by the St. Eugene Society, one with slight fold, all are fresh, unused and VF, suggested retail $200
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1889-90, proof of pre-printed stamp for stationery envelope of 7k in blue, double impression on watermarked paper (similar to used for the issue), size 34x40mm, no gum as produced, VF and scarce, Standard Cat. #MK41, Est. $400-$500
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1896, reply letter card essay of 10k+10k blue, contains two unsevered letter cards, size of each 174x106mm, appropriately folded, VF and scarce in sound condition, such essays were presented to participants of the UPU Conference of 1906 in Rome, SC #ES6, C.v. $2,000
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1896, reply letter card essay of 10k+10k blue, contains two unsevered letter cards (reply portion closed), each part with red overprint ''PROEKT'', insignificant perf separation at right, still fresh, VF and very rare, Standard Cat. #ES6 A, Est. $1,200-$1,500
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1906-10, proof of pre-printed stamp for stationery card of 3k in red, double impression on thin yellowish cardboard (similar to used for the issue), size 35x40mm, no gum as produced, VF and scarce, Standard Cat. #PK16, Est. $400 -$500
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1913, Romanov Dynasty issue, Peter the Great, proof for postal stationery card of 4k in red, names of artist (Lancere) and engraver (Lundin) printed at the bottom of stamp, produced on a thin card, size 140x90mm, VF and very rare, especially in complete card, SC #PK25, Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Military items. 1914-15, ''My Dear and Invaluable Wife'', printed in blue on thin yellowish paper in Warsaw; Soldiers and Military Banners in lilac, printed in Kiev, two blanks for letters from the Front-Line Forces, both are unused, first one with some wear, still F/VF and rare, Est. $200-$2
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EARLY ENVELOPES - COLLECTION IN COVER ALBUM: 1848-1909, 37 items, starting with City Post envelope of 5+1k red lilac, representing State Post envelopes of 20k blue of the 2nd issue (SK #5), 10k black of the 4th issue (#8 tiny flap tear), 10k, 20k and 30k of the 5th issue (#10-12), small sizes unissu
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 1, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 32 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh and VF, suggested retail $500
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 2, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 26 various advertisements inside, locally sent in St. Petersburg on November 4, which is the earliest recorded date of usage, mostly VF and rare, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, suggested retail $50
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 3, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 28 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh, unused and VF, suggested retail $500
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 4, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 24 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, mostly VF, suggested retail $500
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 5, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 21 various advertisements inside and on reverse, fresh and VF, suggested retail $500
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1898, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 6, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 31 various advertisements inside and on reverse, folded once, VF and rare in premium condition, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, suggested retail $500
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 8, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 34 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from St. Petersburg to Kronstadt on December 14, mostly VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, suggested retail $400
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1898, 7k blue, letter-sheet of series 13, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 32 various advertisements inside and on reverse, sent from St. Petersburg to Tver Gub., minor usual conveyance flaws, F/VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, suggested retail $400
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1899, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 45, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 21 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, nice quality, VF, suggested retail $500
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1899, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 51, printed in Moscow, containing 21 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, still nice and fresh, VF, suggested retail $500
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1900, 7k blue, unused letter-sheet of series 83, printed in St. Petersburg, containing 53 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, perfect condition, VF, suggested retail $500
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1899, 5k brown, unused letter-sheet of series 3 (local), printed in St. Petersburg, containing 25 various advertisements inside and on reverse, usual folds, fresh and VF, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, suggested retail $400
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Advertising Letter-Sheets. 1901, 5k brown, unused letter-sheet of series 125 (local), printed in St. Petersburg, containing 65++ various advertisements inside and on reverse, text in red and green, usual folds, some flap imperfection, fresh, VF and scarce, suggested retail $500
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1857, 10k brown and blue, imperforate single with balanced margins at three sides and just clear at bottom right, watermark numeral ''1'', ''9'' inside oval dotted cancellation (Tauroggen), nice and fresh, F/VF, Z. Mikulski certificate, C.v. $950
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1858, 20k blue and orange, perforation 14½x15, printed on thick paper with watermark numeral ''2'', experimental St. Petersburg concentric circle dotted cancellation with two extra dots in front and behind ''1'', strong colors and intact perforation, VF and rare cancellation especially on No.3, Rari
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1858, 30k carmine and green, perforation 14½x15, printed on thick paper with watermark numeral ''3'', a part of Tetushi (Kazan Gub.) date stamp of 1867, strong colors and embossing, minor perf faults at top right, VF appearance of this scarce stamp with late cancellation, C.v. $2,500
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1864, 1k black and yellow, 3k black and green, 5k black and lilac, complete set of three, perforation 12½, nice quality in every respect, full OG, LH, VF and rare in premium condition, C.v. $2,270
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1858, 10k brown and blue, 20k blue and orange and 30k carmine and green, complete set of three, perforation 12½, post office fresh colors and clean perforation, full OG, each stamp with very light trace of hinge, VF and rare in such state of preservation, Raritan Stamps guarantee, C.v. $2,450
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1858, 30k carmine and green, perforation 12½, printed on thin paper without watermark, proof like colors, tiny paper inclusion at left, full original gum with insignificant wave in the middle, NH, VF and rare never hinged, K. Ceremuga certificate, C.v. $2,600
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1863, City Post, 5k blue and black, retouched black engraving of the circle at 11 o'clock (position 46), complete red Moscow cancellation ''20.OKT.1863'', nice condition, VF and scarce, Mandrovski Monograph #7Ke, suggested retail is $300
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1865, 1k black and yellow, 3k black and green, 5k black and lilac, three values with perforation 14½x15, printed on paper without watermark, full OG, NH (1k) or VLH, VF and scarce unit in premium condition, C.v. $1,725
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1965, 10k brown and blue, a single with perforation 14½x15, printed on paper without watermark, full OG, NH, VF and rare in such state of preservation, C.v. $3,100
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1865, 20k blue and orange, perforation 14½x15, printed on paper without watermark, full OG with several minor bubbles, therefore considered as VLH, VF and rare in such quality, expertized by H. Bloch, C.v. $2,750
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1867, 3k, 5k and 10k, three stamps with perforation 14½x15, printed on paper without watermark used on entire wrapper from Odessa to Amsterdam, partially delivered by TPO ''Breslau-Berlin'', postmarked on arrival, mostly VF and rare franking, Est. $300-$350
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1870, entire wrapper from Odessa to Genoa, sent without paying postage, Italian postage due 1L blue and magenta (Scott #J3) applied upon arrival, Vienna, Milan, Verona transits and arrival ds on the back, VF and scarce mailing, suggested retail $250
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1866, 1k-30k, complete set of six, perforation 14½x15, printed on horizontally laid paper, perfect quality in every respect, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $815
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1866, 30k carmine and green, top margin single with perforation 14½x15, printed on horizontally laid paper, outer frame is significantly broken at sides, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $275 for a common stamp
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1866, 30k rose and green, printed on horizontally laid paper, broken frame line at the top and a stroke between inner and outer frames at upper right corner, full OG, VLH, VF, suggested retail $150
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1867 (July 1 - Julian Calendar), 3k, 5k and 10k, three stamps on horizontally laid paper, used on entire wrapper from St. Petersburg to Amsterdam, arrival ''16.JL.67'' is on reverse, delivered in 3 days, mostly VF, suggested retail $200
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1869, entire wrapper from Moscow to Paris, franked by 3k, 5k and 20k on horizontally laid paper, tied by red Moscow ''22.SEN.1869'' date stamp, two ''Paid'' markings, Erquelinnes transit, F/VF, suggested retail $200
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1870, three stamps on horizontally laid paper, 1k, 3k with ''V'' background and 10k, used on entire wrapper from Kyiv to Germany, two markings ''Franco'' in red (common) and small double circle in black (scarce), Wolfenbüttel arrival ds on reverse, stamps have some facial abrasion, still F/VF, C.v.
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1875-79, 2k-20k and 7k, complete set of five, perforation 14½x15, printed on horizontally laid paper, 20k with gutter margin at top, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $558
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1881 (May 18), registered cover from Syzran (Simbirsk Gub.) to Simbirsk, franked by three stamps of 7k gray and rose on horizontally laid paper, met 14k postal rate and 7k for registration, wax seal and Simbirsk ''19. MAY.1881'' arrival ds, F/VF
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1884-88, 1k-70k and 2k yellow green, complete set of nine, printed on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $642
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1890, Early Lithographic printing envelope picturing ''Chest'' (Sunduchok) on front and back, franked by 7k blue, tied by St. Petersburg numbered ''1'' cancel and sent to Yaroslavl, postmarked April 1 on arrival, mostly VF and a beautiful item
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1884, 3.50r black and gray, 7r black and yellow, complete set of two printed on vertically laid paper, strong colors and intact perforation, full OG, NH, F/VF and rare in such state of preservation, stamp of 7r with Raritan Stamps guarantee, C.v. $5,300
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1884, 3.50r black and gray, 7r black and yellow, complete set of two printed on vertically laid paper, fresh quality and nice centering, full OG, LH or previously hinged, VF, Raritan Stamps guarantee, C.v. $2,000
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1889. 4k-1r, with extra shade varieties of 4k, 10k and 20k, complete set of eight on horizontally laid paper, some with margins, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $475.50
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1889-92, 1k-7r, with extra 3k in carmine rose, complete set of 11, printed on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, C.v. $1,095
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1889-92, 3.50r black and gray, 7r black and yellow, two high values printed on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $775
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SELECTION OF 11TH AND 12TH ISSUES (HORIZONTALLY LAID PAPER): 1889-92, 38 mint stamps, including margin block of four (1k), forming two complete sets of 14 of 4k-1r and 1k-7r, distinct color shades varieties, full/large part of OG, NH (about 10 stamps) or LH/hinges, mostly VF, C.v. close to $1,050 co
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1892, rectangular imperforate essay of 7k in dark rose, unissued design with Imperial Crown at top and Coat of Arms in the middle, printed on thick paper, perfect quality, no gum as issued, VF and rare, guaranteed genuine, the similar essay is listed in Standard Cat. #UD43, Est. $1,500-$2,000
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NICE GROUP OF THE VERTICALLY LAID PAPER ISSUES:(13th-15th and 17th issues) 1902-1904, 52 mint stamps of 1k-7r, forming two complete sets of 18, including 10k with inverted background, nice color shades range of almost all values, fresh quality overall, full OG, NH (nine values, including 1 of 3.50r
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1902, registered cover from St. Petersburg to Boston, franked on reverse by six values - five on horizontally and one (2k) on vertically laid paper, met 20k postal rate and registration fee, all appropriate markings and arrival ds, mostly VF and scarce multi-color franking, suggested retail $200
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1904, 10k dark blue, background is inverted, top right corner margin (gutter strips) block of six (3x2) printed on vertically laid paper, full OG, NH or LH (top middle stamp and on margin), VF. C.v. $393++
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1905, 70k brown and orange, printed on vertically laid paper, block of four, strong colors and perfect centering, full OG, NH (bottom stamps) or hinged, VF, C.v. $410 as singles
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1906, 5r blue, green and pale blue, 10r carmine, yellow and gray, complete set of two, printed on vertically laid paper, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,210
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1906, 5r dark blue, green and pale blue, perforation 13½, bottom right corner sheet margin single printed on vertically laid paper, imperforate at bottom, full OG, very light trace of hinge, VF and scarce, suggested retail is $1,000
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1906, Nicholas II, Louis E. Mouchon engraved perforated (L13) proof (essay) in green with face to the right, value tablet blank, printed on wove paper, stamp size 20x25.5mm, no gum as issued, VF and extremely rare, Est. $3,000-$4,000
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1908-17, 1k-1r, perforated complete set of 15, printed on wove paper with vertical varnish lines, all kop denominations in vertical gutter blocks of four with bottom margins, except shade variety of 20k, some with marginal watermark Wavy Lines, all with full OG, NH, VF
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1908-09, plate proof of 5k in red lilac, printed on white horizontal wove chalk-surfaced paper without varnish lines, perforation 14½x15, numerous differs in printing details, no gum as produced, VF and extremely rare, especially in color close to issued stamp, a common stamp of 5k in claret shade i
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1908-09, die proof of 7k in blue, four pearls at sides, printed on thin cardboard, size 35x39mm, no gum as issued, VF and very rare, Est. $1,800-$2,000
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1908, plate proof of 7k in light blue, perforation 14½x15, side margin horizontal pair with 3 pearls at left on each stamp, printed on wove paper with vertical varnish lines, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, Est. $4,000 -$5,000
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1908, two plate proofs of 10k in blue or light blue, perforation 14½x15, printed on wove paper without varnish lines, each stamp with 3 instead of 2 lines of inner oval and with top ribbon curls different from issued stamp, both with no gum as produced, VF and rare, Est. $2,000- $2,500
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1908, plate proof of 10k in blue, perforation 14½x15, printed on wove paper with varnish lines, each stamp has 3 instead of 2 lines of inner oval and with top ribbon curls different from issued stamp, side margin horizontal strip of four with gutter in the middle, right stamps are placed upside down
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Romanov Dynasty issue. 1913, 1k, 2k, 3k and 7k, four vertical pairs with double perforation between stamps, full OG, NH or LH (top stamps), VF and rare group, all guaranteed genuine, Est. $400-$500
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Romanov Dynasty issue. 1913, Alexander III, stage proof (unclear border of the oval) of central vignette for stamp of 3k in rose red (issued color), size 32x57mm, printed on thick chalk- surfaced paper without gum, hinged, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and scarce, Est. $300-$400
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Romanov Dynasty issue. 1913, Elizabeth Petrovna, 50k brown and slate, top sheet margin vertical pair, top stamp with double perforation at sides and at top, full OG, NH (error) or LH, VF and rare pair, suggested retail $200
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Romanov Dynasty issue. 1913, Elizabeth Petrovna, die proof of 50k in slate gray, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 38x45mm, no gum as produced, previously hinged, flawless and VF, suggested retail $800
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Romanov Dynasty issue. 1915, Money stamps, Nicholas I 15k brown, block of six (3x2) with reversal text strongly misplaced, no gum as issued, NH, VF
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Romanov Dynasty issue. 1915, Money stamps, Alexander I, imperforate 20k olive green with double impression, block of four, no gum as produced, NH, VF, suggested retail $400
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Romanov Dynasty issue. 1915, Money stamps of 10k, 15k and 20k, complete set of three used on philatelic cover in Pushkino (Moscow Gub.), backstamped, VF, philatelic item definitely went through the mail with prohibited franking, suggested retail $200
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The Latest Imperial issue. 1917, 1k-10r, imperforate complete set of 17 in horizontal or vertical (5k, 15k and 25k) pairs, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $258++
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The Latest Imperial issue. 1917, 10r carmine, yellow and gray, three-side margin imperforate block of 18 with three ''V'' labels at the top row, watermark Wavy Lines on the right margin, some plate varieties presented, full OG, NH, VF and scarce multiple, C.v. $1,800 as singles
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The Latest Imperial issue. 1917, 2k-10r, imperforate set of 16 (less 1k and 20k), including unissued imperf of 14k, each one with partial perfin ''Obrazets'', balanced to large margins, full OG, apparently all are NH, F/VF and very rare unit, ex-Vadim Ustinovsky, Est. $1,500- $1,800
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Collection. LIBERTY CUP OVERPRINTS: 1917, 10 blocks of four on 50k (used), money stamps of 10k, 15k and 20k (5), surcharges 10/7k and 20/14k (4), types I and II overprints presented, plus 3 blocks of eight with black Abdication overprint on money stamps, fresh and VF, Est. $200-$250
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Collection on Stockpages. 1858-1919, over 300 stamps, starting with postally used No.2 (2), 5-10, 8-10, 11 (MNH and used in 1863), then 9 stamp on vertically laid paper of 10k-20k and 2k-8k, unused (NH or regummed and used) Romanov Dynasty issue, complete of money stamps and later issues in s
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Telegraph stamps. 1881, Coat of Arms, 20k black and brown, official reprint in complete sheet of 35 (7x5), vertical and horizontal folds between stamps, full OG, NH, VF and extremely rare multiple, only a few complete sheets survived, Raybaudi certificate, Est. $10,000- $12,000
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For Mailman. 1909, red overprint on revenue stamp of 15k blue and rose, block of four, top stamps without overprint, while bottom ones bearing double overprint (one inverted) due to amazing overprint shift, full OG, NH (bottom stamps) or LH, VF and extremely rare, according to our records the
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Postal Forgeries. 1900(c), 7k blue, perforation L13¼x14¼, printed on paper without watermark, block of four, genuine cancellation ''Otdelenie Pochtovogo Vagona 10.VII.1900'', perforation reinforced by hinges, slight top left corner bend, VF and with high probability the only correctly used bl
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Postal Forgeries. 1902, 70k brown and orange, printed on horizontally laid paper, perforation L13-14 instead of harrow 14½x15, cancelled on a piece by genuine Lodz ''3-.3.05'' date stamp, a part of genuine 20k stamp presented, VF and rare, so-called the Lodz forgery
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Postal Forgeries. 1909-12(c), 7k deep blue, perforation L14¾ instead of harrow 14¼x14¾, printed on thin translucent gummed paper with imitation of vertical varnish lines, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $600-$750
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Postal Forgeries. 1918-21(c), imperforate 10k dark blue, litho printing on paper without varnish lines, size 15.2x21 instead of 15.5x21.7mm for issued stamp, horizontal pair with full ''original gum'', VF and rare, a common imperf stamp is included for comparison, Est. $500-$600
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Postal Forgeries. 1918-21(c), imperforate 10k dark blue, litho printing on paper without varnish lines, block of 15 (3x5) used in Yalta with ''14.11.22'' postal cancellation, VF and probably the largest known multiple of this counterfeit, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Disinfected mailings. 1847, stampless entire letter from Marseilles to Odessa via Constantinople, forwarding agent's cachet in blue, a part of black boxed marking ''Ochischeno v Odesskom Karantine'' (Decontaminated in Odessa Quarantine), usual punches and slits for disinfection, mostly VF, Do
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Disinfected mailings. 1851, stampless entire letter to Odessa, red Russian PO in Constantinople date stamp and black oval blurry marking ''Ochisch. v Odes. Karantine. 25.FEB.1851'' (Decontaminated in Odessa Quarantine), usual slits and punches for disinfection, VF and scarce incoming entire f
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Disinfected mailings. 1853, stampless entire letter to Sardinian Consul in Odessa, black oval marking with inverted date ''Ochisch. v Odes. Karantine 24 MAR 18__'', usual slits and punctures, VF and rare, Dobin #9.07a var, Est. $400-$500
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Disinfected mailings. 1854, stampless entire letter to Sardinian Consul in Odessa, black oval marking ''Ochisch. v Odes. Karantine 8 JAN. 1854'', usual slits and punctures for disinfection, VF, Dobin #9.07a, Est. $300-$400
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1921, 100r orange, printed on thin paper, error gutter block of 50 (25+25) with approximately a half of stamps completely or partially missing and approximately a half of the remained (12-15) stamps have clear double impression, pre-printing paper folds, full OG, NH, VF, an eye-catching and rare ite
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1921, 250r pale violet, color variety, printed on ordinary paper, complete sheet of 50, contains two panes of 25 with vertical gutter in the middle, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$300
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1922, registered cover from Nizhny Novgorod to Riga, postal charges paid in cash, reversal endorsement reads: ''Postage in the amount of 30,000rub collected'', postmarked on arrival, VF and scarce, Est. $200-$250
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1922, inverted black surcharge 5000r on 2r light brown, full OG, NH, VF, Soviet Philatelic guarantees, C.v. $110 as hinged
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1922, double black surcharge 5000r on 20r blue, printed on ordinary paper, vertical pair, top stamp showing single word ''R.S.F.S.R.'' and double ''5000 rubley'', while bottom one has ''normal'' double surcharge, but without a dot after last ''R'', horizontal fold between stamps, full OG, NH (bottom
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1922, blue black litho diagonal surcharge 7500r on 250r violet, bottom margin single printed on ordinary paper, full OG, NH, VF, authenticity guaranteed, C.v. $1,000
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1922-23, black typo (!) surcharge 30r on 50k violet and green, horizontal and vertical gutter blocks of four, the last one with bottom margin, full OG, NH, VF and scarce positional duo, suggested bid $1,000
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