1
Hammer price:
$6,500
$6,500
Soviet Union - 1958, Centenary of the City of Khabarovsk, 40k dark blue, orange brown and black brown, raster (square) printing, perforation L12¼, unissued stamp presumably because of unclear view of the Yerofey Khabarov …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1958, Centenary of the City of Khabarovsk, 40k dark blue, orange brown and black brown, raster (square) printing, perforation L12¼, unissued stamp presumably because of unclear view of the Yerofey Khabarov monument, mounted on heavy duty Goznak embossed cardboard, stamp design size 27x27mm, card size 119x92mm, nice and fresh items, VF and extremely rare, one of three recorded, V. Zagorsky certificate, this lot has been sold for $8,000 plus appropriate comm...
2
Hammer price:
$6,000
$6,000
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Russia and Soviet Union - 1931, Airship over the Arctic Region, perforated (10¾) trial color proof of 50k in dark brownish violet on paper with horizontal watermark Borders and …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1931, Airship over the Arctic Region, perforated (10¾) trial color proof of 50k in dark brownish violet on paper with horizontal watermark Borders and Rosettes, removed from a presentation card with text ''Project'' at the bottom, VF and extremely rare item. Only 48 imperforated proofs in brownish violet color were produced, perforated proofs of this stamp were not offered to the market, V. Zagorsky certificate, Est. $9,000-$12,000, Scott #C23
3
Hammer price:
$6,000
$6,000
Russian Semi-Postal Issues - 1905, Russo-Japanese War Charity issue, stage proofs of 3+3k, 5+3k, 7+3k and 10+3k in black color only, complete set of four, approximate size 46x59-65mm, printed on white wove paper without gum, VF …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1905, Russo-Japanese War Charity issue, stage proofs of 3+3k, 5+3k, 7+3k and 10+3k in black color only, complete set of four, approximate size 46x59-65mm, printed on white wove paper without gum, VF and extremely rare in complete set, Est. $10,000-$12,000, Scott #B1-4
4
Hammer price:
$5,000
$5,000
Russian Postage Due Stamps - 1925, Numerals, 10k dark blue, litho printing, perforation 14½x14, nice centering and bold color, full OG, barest trace of hinge mark, VF and very rare stamp, V. Liapine certificate, C.v. $10,000, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1925, Numerals, 10k dark blue, litho printing, perforation 14½x14, nice centering and bold color, full OG, barest trace of hinge mark, VF and very rare stamp, V. Liapine certificate, C.v. $10,000, Est. $8,000-$10,000, Scott #J16a
5
Hammer price:
$4,000
$4,000
Russian Semi-Postal Issues - 1991, 25th Anniversary of the Soviet Philatelic Society, Butterflies and Flowers, 20k+10k multicolored, imperforate souvenir sheet, perfect quality in every respect, full OG, NH, VF and unique, no …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1991, 25th Anniversary of the Soviet Philatelic Society, Butterflies and Flowers, 20k+10k multicolored, imperforate souvenir sheet, perfect quality in every respect, full OG, NH, VF and unique, no such sheets were offered to the market, Est. $7,000-$8,000, Scott #B180 imp
6
Hammer price:
$3,750
$3,750
British Commonwealth - Iraq - LARGE COLLECTION ON HINGELESS PAGES IN TWO BINDERS: 1923-2012, over 1700 mint stamps, 75 miniature and souvenir sheets plus 3 FDC, it includes postage, air post, official and postal tax stamps, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
LARGE COLLECTION ON HINGELESS PAGES IN TWO BINDERS: 1923-2012, over 1700 mint stamps, 75 miniature and souvenir sheets plus 3 FDC, it includes postage, air post, official and postal tax stamps, starting with the first definitive set, representing all later King Faisal issues, but some without the high values, first souvenir sheets, many nice items, very fresh and valuable unit, generally with full OG, NH from 1935, F/VF or better, C.v. is about $7,500, Est...
7
Hammer price:
$3,000
$3,000
Estonia - Tallinn Issue - 1919, 11 values with violet or black (10k) overprint ''Eesti Post'', including perforated 1r and imperforated 3.50r and 5r (only 56 and 40 printed respectively), used on front of registered cover sent in …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1919, 11 values with violet or black (10k) overprint ''Eesti Post'', including perforated 1r and imperforated 3.50r and 5r (only 56 and 40 printed respectively), used on front of registered cover sent in Tallinn, tied by ''15.7.19'' date stamps, receipt of sending is attached, VF and extremely rare item, Dr. Jemtschoujin hs on reverse, T. Loebbering certificate, C.v. $5,700++, Est. $4,000-$5,000, Scott #9/19, 21, 25-26
8
Hammer price:
$2,500
$2,500
1922 RSFSR 1200 Germ Mark Consular Fee Stamp, Airmail (Zv. C8, Type I, Signed, Certificate, CV $3,000)
Oldlouis Auctions
RSFSR & Soviet Union Philatelic Rarities, and Tannu Tuva - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
9
Hammer price:
$2,500
$2,500
Soviet Union - 1929, Iron Furnace, 20k green, perforation L10¾ instead of comb 12¼x12, nice state of preservation, full OG, NH, fine centering of this rare stamp, N. Mandrovski certificate, C.v. $10,000, Est. $4,000-$5,000, Scott …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1929, Iron Furnace, 20k green, perforation L10¾ instead of comb 12¼x12, nice state of preservation, full OG, NH, fine centering of this rare stamp, N. Mandrovski certificate, C.v. $10,000, Est. $4,000-$5,000, Scott #429a
10
Hammer price:
$2,500
$2,500
Zemstvo (Rural Post) Locals - Arzamas - 1876-77, 5k dark blue, block of 17 (bottom part of a sheet with couche), horizontal and vertical folds, full OG, mainly NH, F/VF and very rare, Chuchin #3, 3a, rank ''RR'', C.v. $7,500++, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1876-77, 5k dark blue, block of 17 (bottom part of a sheet with couche), horizontal and vertical folds, full OG, mainly NH, F/VF and very rare, Chuchin #3, 3a, rank ''RR'', C.v. $7,500++, Est. $5,000-$6,000
11
Hammer price:
$2,200
$2,200
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Russia and Soviet Union - 1887, pre-printed cover of ''Airship the Construction Department. Russia'' (The Head of the Department was Prof. Dmitry I. Mendeleyev, creator of the …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1887, pre-printed cover of ''Airship the Construction Department. Russia'' (The Head of the Department was Prof. Dmitry I. Mendeleyev, creator of the Periodic Law of Elements), the item franked by 7k blue and sent from St. Petersburg to Berlin, addressed to Hermann Moedebeck, Aeronautics Pioneer, specialist in air navigation, the cover has all appropriate markings, VF, a rarity the dawn of aviation, Est. $3,000-$4,000, Scott #35
12
Hammer price:
$2,100
$2,100
Soviet Union - 1926, definitive issue, worker 8k brown olive, litho printing, ''small head'' variety, perfectly centered, full OG, trace of hinge, VF and very scarce, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $2,500-$3,000, Scott #311 var…
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1926, definitive issue, worker 8k brown olive, litho printing, ''small head'' variety, perfectly centered, full OG, trace of hinge, VF and very scarce, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $2,500-$3,000, Scott #311 var
13
Hammer price:
$2,100
$2,100
Russian Semi-Postal Issues - 1905, Russo-Japanese War Charity issue, imperforated plate proof with double frame of 3+3k in black, red and green, a common stamp was issued with single frame, colors - red brown, red and green and …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1905, Russo-Japanese War Charity issue, imperforated plate proof with double frame of 3+3k in black, red and green, a common stamp was issued with single frame, colors - red brown, red and green and it has hatching at top and bottom ribbons instead of painted over for the proof, printed on wove paper without gum, VF and extremely rare, Est. $3,000-$4,000, Scott #B1
14
Hammer price:
$2,000
$2,000
People's Republic of China - 1962, Stage Arts of Mei Lan-fang, 4f-50f, complete set of eight, practically perfect full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $2,225, China Post #C94, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #620-28…
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1962, Stage Arts of Mei Lan-fang, 4f-50f, complete set of eight, practically perfect full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $2,225, China Post #C94, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #620-28
15
Hammer price:
$2,000
$2,000
Romania - MOLDAVIA - WALACHIA - EXHIBITION STYLE COLLECTION: 1862-65, Coat of Arms, 3pa, 6pa and 30pa, 100 stamps in singles, five pairs, including 2 couche, 4 blocks of four with 2 couche, strips of four and six, block of six …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
MOLDAVIA - WALACHIA - EXHIBITION STYLE COLLECTION: 1862-65, Coat of Arms, 3pa, 6pa and 30pa, 100 stamps in singles, five pairs, including 2 couche, 4 blocks of four with 2 couche, strips of four and six, block of six containing 3 couche, neatly arranged and inscribed on 6 pages, representing stamps printed from single dies and typographic plates, numerous printing varieties presented for the last ones, nice quality group, vast majority with full original c...
16
Hammer price:
$1,700
$1,700
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - United States - Air Post stamps - 1976, Plane, Globes and Flag, (31c), supposes to be in red blue and black, all colors omitted, bottom right corner sheet margin block of four, top …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1976, Plane, Globes and Flag, (31c), supposes to be in red blue and black, all colors omitted, bottom right corner sheet margin block of four, top right stamp with pencil shading, full OG, NH, VF and scarce multiple, PSE certificate, Est. $250-$300, Scott #C90b
17
Hammer price:
$1,600
$1,600
British Commonwealth - Falkland Islands - 1933, Penguin, 5s yellow orange and black, color variety, a beautiful and scarce stamp, full OG, light trace of hinge, VF, C.v. $3,250, SG #136a, £3,250, Est. $1,500-$2,000, Scott #74a…
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1933, Penguin, 5s yellow orange and black, color variety, a beautiful and scarce stamp, full OG, light trace of hinge, VF, C.v. $3,250, SG #136a, £3,250, Est. $1,500-$2,000, Scott #74a
18
Hammer price:
$1,500
$1,500
Iran - LARGE COLLECTION ON COLORED ILLUSTRATED PAGES IN TWO ALBUMS: 1894-1979, over 700 mostly mint stamps and 2 souvenir sheets, including postage, semi-postal, air post and officials, only a few stamps are in the beginning …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
LARGE COLLECTION ON COLORED ILLUSTRATED PAGES IN TWO ALBUMS: 1894-1979, over 700 mostly mint stamps and 2 souvenir sheets, including postage, semi-postal, air post and officials, only a few stamps are in the beginning (don't mixed up smaller format color illustrations with real stamps), very well formed after 1939, including most of long definitives, clean and nice unit, full/large part of OG with many NH stamps, F/VF, C.v. over $11,000, Est. $2,500-$3,000...
19
Hammer price:
$1,500
$1,500
Soviet Union - 1960, Iris, perforated proof of 60k multicolored, reduced format stamp, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $2,500-$3,000, Scott #2413…
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1960, Iris, perforated proof of 60k multicolored, reduced format stamp, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF and rare, Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $2,500-$3,000, Scott #2413
20
Hammer price:
$1,500
$1,500
Wenden - 1893, 2k black, green and red, imperforated sheet of 112 (14x8), folded once between stamps (7th and 8th vertical rows), small ''w'' in ''ZWEI'' variety (position 1), most with significant shift of green color, full OG, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1893, 2k black, green and red, imperforated sheet of 112 (14x8), folded once between stamps (7th and 8th vertical rows), small ''w'' in ''ZWEI'' variety (position 1), most with significant shift of green color, full OG, mainly NH, VF and with high probability unique sheet, C.v. $8,400 as hinged pairs, Est. $2,500-$3,000, Scott #L11d
21
Hammer price:
$1,500
$1,500
Vatican City - 1983, The Papacy and Art - Exhibition in the USA, 100L- 400L, souvenir sheet of six, silver color is printed twice, perfect quality item, full OG, NH, VF and according to Sassone is unique, E. Diena certificate, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1983, The Papacy and Art - Exhibition in the USA, 100L- 400L, souvenir sheet of six, silver color is printed twice, perfect quality item, full OG, NH, VF and according to Sassone is unique, E. Diena certificate, C.v. €10,000, Est. $2,500-$3,000, Scott #718 var
22
Hammer price:
$1,400
$1,400
Great Britain - Official stamps - Balance of a Collection - 1882-1903, 30 used stamps, representing Inland Revenue (8, SG C.v. £5,565), Office of Works (7, £4,535), Government Parcels (5, £2,010), Board of Education (4, £9,065) …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1882-1903, 30 used stamps, representing Inland Revenue (8, SG C.v. £5,565), Office of Works (7, £4,535), Government Parcels (5, £2,010), Board of Education (4, £9,065) and Admiralty (6, £495, one stamp looks questionable), many neat cancellations, minor usual flaws as always for used stamps, F/VF, the total C.v. £21,670, Est. $1,600-$2,000, Scott #O3/83
23
Hammer price:
$1,400
$1,400
Zemstvo (Rural Post) Locals - Zemstvo Starting Collection on Stockpages - 1869-1914, 173 mostly mint stamps (21 - used), representing issues of 59 different districts, most powerful Bogorodsk, Gadiach, Kotelnich, Pskov and Rzhev, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1869-1914, 173 mostly mint stamps (21 - used), representing issues of 59 different districts, most powerful Bogorodsk, Gadiach, Kotelnich, Pskov and Rzhev, condition is a little mixed, some usual faults mentioned (Kherson No.2 not counted), collectible quality unit, in addition 31 forgeries in black, each one is marked ''Proba'' (Proof) on the back, F/VF, C.v. is over $3,800, Est. $1,500-$2,000
24
Hammer price:
$1,300
$1,300
Canada - Modern Errors and Varieties - 1983, Universiade '83 at Edmonton, 32c multicolored, printed on gum side, top right corner sheet margin block of four, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF, only one pane of 50 has been …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1983, Universiade '83 at Edmonton, 32c multicolored, printed on gum side, top right corner sheet margin block of four, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF, only one pane of 50 has been recorded, therefore this block is unique positional item, Green Foundation certificate, C.v. $3,600 as singles, Unitrade C.v. CAD$5,250, Est. $2,000-$2,500, Scott #981a
25
Hammer price:
$1,300
$1,300
Imperial Russia - 1884, 2k dark green, top sheet margin imperforated single, printed on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH (LH on margin only), VF and scarce, C.v. $1,100 as hinged, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #32b…
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1884, 2k dark green, top sheet margin imperforated single, printed on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH (LH on margin only), VF and scarce, C.v. $1,100 as hinged, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #32b
26
Hammer price:
$1,200
$1,200
Wenden - 1893, 2k black green and red, right sheet margin example with inverted center (green and red colors), full OG, LH, VF and very rare, Z. Mikulski certificate stated that only about 30 were existed and only a few survived …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1893, 2k black green and red, right sheet margin example with inverted center (green and red colors), full OG, LH, VF and very rare, Z. Mikulski certificate stated that only about 30 were existed and only a few survived after Russian Revolutions, Est.$1,000-$1,500, Scott #L11d var
27
Hammer price:
$1,100
$1,100
1922 RSFSR 1200 Germ Mark Consular Fee Stamp, Airmail (Zv. C7, Type II, Signed, Certificate, CV $1,750)
Oldlouis Auctions
RSFSR & Soviet Union Philatelic Rarities, and Tannu Tuva - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
28
Hammer price:
$1,100
$1,100
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Norway - 1926 (May 9), Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett Direct and Return Flight by Fokker F-VII Tri-motor monoplane called Josephine Ford from Svalbard (Spitsbergen) to North Pole …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1926 (May 9), Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett Direct and Return Flight by Fokker F-VII Tri-motor monoplane called Josephine Ford from Svalbard (Spitsbergen) to North Pole cover with mixed franking of Norway and US, tied by Ny-Alesund and Kings Bay ''9.V.26'' respectively, signed by Richard Byrd and addressed to Orange, NJ, mostly VF and rare, Est. $800-$1,000, Scott #104-05
29
Hammer price:
$1,100
$1,100
British North America - Newfoundland - 1897, Discovery of Newfoundland, 1c-60c, complete set of 14 in blocks of four, nicely centered and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $2,650++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,980 as singles, Est. …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1897, Discovery of Newfoundland, 1c-60c, complete set of 14 in blocks of four, nicely centered and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $2,650++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,980 as singles, Est. $1,600-$2,000, Scott #61-74
30
Hammer price:
$1,100
$1,100
Armenia - PRESENTATION BOOKLET FOR PARIS ISSUE: 1920, 18-page booklet, 1r-100r, containing 89 neatly mounted essays of all values in singles, pairs, strips and blocks, complete designs, frames only or central vignettes only and 5 …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
PRESENTATION BOOKLET FOR PARIS ISSUE: 1920, 18-page booklet, 1r-100r, containing 89 neatly mounted essays of all values in singles, pairs, strips and blocks, complete designs, frames only or central vignettes only and 5 horizontal pairs overprinted ''Specimen'' on Eagle designs (1r-10r), some booklet wearing, stamps with full OG or no gum as produced, VF and extremely rare in complete booklet, Est. $1,200-$1,500
31
Hammer price:
$1,100
$1,100
Panama - COLLECTION OF ERRORS AND VARIETIES ON EXHIBITION AND STOCKPAGES: 1894-1963, about 250 mint or used stamps in singles, pairs, strips of 3 and blocks of 4 or 6, starting with powerful presentation of overprints/surcharges …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
COLLECTION OF ERRORS AND VARIETIES ON EXHIBITION AND STOCKPAGES: 1894-1963, about 250 mint or used stamps in singles, pairs, strips of 3 and blocks of 4 or 6, starting with powerful presentation of overprints/surcharges on Map issue, each item profusely described, the unit includes postage, air post and some back of the book items, double, inverted, missing letters and etc. varieties, generally full/part of OG or used, F/VF and rarely seen group, Est. $600...
32
Hammer price:
$1,100
$1,100
RSFSR Issues 1918-23 - NEAT COLLECTION ON ILLUSTRATED PAGES: 1918-23, about 250 mostly mint stamps, starting with ''Sword Breaking Chain'', 1st and 2nd definitive issues with numerous color shades on ordinary and thin paper, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
NEAT COLLECTION ON ILLUSTRATED PAGES: 1918-23, about 250 mostly mint stamps, starting with ''Sword Breaking Chain'', 1st and 2nd definitive issues with numerous color shades on ordinary and thin paper, later surcharges with several genuine inverts, as well as nice range of ''Star'' surcharges including litho 5k and typo 30k in gutter pairs, last RSFSR definitives with two proofs of 20r, some semi-postals with Volga Famine Relief and Rostov-on-Don issue, ap...
33
Hammer price:
$1,100
$1,100
Soviet Union - 1924, definitive issue, soldier 40k slate, litho printing, right sheet margin imperforated single with design printed on both sides (on gum - upside down), in addition the similar horizontal imperforated pair (cut …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1924, definitive issue, soldier 40k slate, litho printing, right sheet margin imperforated single with design printed on both sides (on gum - upside down), in addition the similar horizontal imperforated pair (cut through design at bottom) with invalidating perforation, all with full OG, NH, VF, a single with Raritan Stamps guarantee, Est. $1,500-$2,000, Scott #264 imp var
34
Hammer price:
$1,100
$1,100
Soviet Union - 1958, Voroshilovgrad Locomotive Plant, 40k brown and buff, unissued stamp due to change of city name from Voroshilovgrad to Lugansk at that time, right sheet margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF and scarce …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1958, Voroshilovgrad Locomotive Plant, 40k brown and buff, unissued stamp due to change of city name from Voroshilovgrad to Lugansk at that time, right sheet margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF and scarce multiple, Est. $1600-$2,000, Scott #2116-18 fn
35
Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Iraq - Zeppelin Flight - 1933 (June 3-6), 2nd SAF registered cover from Baghdad to Brazil, franked by two definitive stamps, green confirmation marking and Pernambuco ''6.VI.33'' …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1933 (June 3-6), 2nd SAF registered cover from Baghdad to Brazil, franked by two definitive stamps, green confirmation marking and Pernambuco ''6.VI.33'' arrival ds on reverse, VF and rare, Sieger #214, Est. $1,600-$2,000, Scott #48, 53
36
Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Italian Colonies - Somalia - 1934, inverted black overprint ''11 Nov. 1934 - XIII. Servizio Aerea Speciale'' on Colonial Arts Exposition air post stamp of 25c blue and brownish …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1934, inverted black overprint ''11 Nov. 1934 - XIII. Servizio Aerea Speciale'' on Colonial Arts Exposition air post stamp of 25c blue and brownish orange, nicely centered and very fresh, full OG, NH, VF and rare, several expert's hs on reverse, S. Cilio certificate, Sassone #A2b, C.v. €12,000 as NH, Est. $1,800-$2,000, Scott #CO1 var
37
Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Ivory Coast - Zeppelin Flight - 1933 (September 30 - October 4), 8th SAF cover from Koroko to Buenos Aires, mixed franking with Upper Volta of 18 stamps altogether, tied by Koroko …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1933 (September 30 - October 4), 8th SAF cover from Koroko to Buenos Aires, mixed franking with Upper Volta of 18 stamps altogether, tied by Koroko ''7.SEP.33'' ds, Friedrichshafen ''30.9.33'' connection, violet confirmation marking at top left, Buenos Aires ''6.OCT.33'' arrival on the back, mostly VF and very rare, only a few known, Sieger #235, Est. $1,500-$2,000
38
Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Russia and Soviet Union - 1934, Civil Aviation, 80k purple, a single with perforation 10x13¾x13¾x13¾, printed on watermarked Borders and Rosettes paper, rough perforation at top as …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1934, Civil Aviation, 80k purple, a single with perforation 10x13¾x13¾x13¾, printed on watermarked Borders and Rosettes paper, rough perforation at top as typical for these errors, neat Moscow CTO with full OG, VF and rare, N. Mandrovski certificate, Est. $1,500-$2,000, Scott #C44 var
39
Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Canada - 1928-29, Scroll issue, 1c-$1, complete set of 12 in blocks of four, nicely centered, especially all high values, fresh colors, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $5,620++, Unitrade C.v. CAD $8,720 as singles, Est. $1,600-$2,000, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1928-29, Scroll issue, 1c-$1, complete set of 12 in blocks of four, nicely centered, especially all high values, fresh colors, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $5,620++, Unitrade C.v. CAD $8,720 as singles, Est. $1,600-$2,000, Scott #149-59
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Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Canada - Stamp Booklets - 1996, Greetings (Special Occasions), 45c x10 multicolored, intact booklet pane of ten self adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, fresh and nice, VF, only six such booklets recorded, APEX certificate, …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1996, Greetings (Special Occasions), 45c x10 multicolored, intact booklet pane of ten self adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, fresh and nice, VF, only six such booklets recorded, APEX certificate, C.v. $3,250, Unitrade C.v. CAD $5,000, Est. $1,500-$2,000, Scott #1601b
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Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Imperial Russia - Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty - COLLECTION ON LINDNER PAGES IN LARGE BINDER: 1913-17, several hundred mint and used stamps plus 45 postal history items, including complete Jubilee set of 17 in mint never …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
COLLECTION ON LINDNER PAGES IN LARGE BINDER: 1913-17, several hundred mint and used stamps plus 45 postal history items, including complete Jubilee set of 17 in mint never hinged condition and at least a dozen of used sets, various cancellations, several stationery pieces, then group of money stamps, occasional flaws possible on used material, still F/VF and a beautiful holding, Est. $800-$1,000, Scott #88-104, 105/40
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Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
RSFSR Issues 1918-23 - EXTREMELY RARE LEON TROTSKY STATIONERY LETTER CARD: 1920, L. Trotsky's portrait as the Leader of Red Army on front and ''Whites ask for peace from the Reds'' on reverse, sent free-frank by guard of Moscow …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
EXTREMELY RARE LEON TROTSKY STATIONERY LETTER CARD: 1920, L. Trotsky's portrait as the Leader of Red Army on front and ''Whites ask for peace from the Reds'' on reverse, sent free-frank by guard of Moscow Concentration Camp For Enemies located at Solianka street (Central Moscow District) to his parents in Vladimir, mainly VF and extremely rare, this is one of two recorded cards, N. Mandrovski certificate, Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Soviet Union - Die Proofs Selection - 1977, Marshals of the USSR, Leonid Govorov, Ivan Konev, Konstantin Meretskov and Vasily Sokolovsky, four die proofs of 4k in issued colors, artists A. Filippov and N. Dvornikov, approximate …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1977, Marshals of the USSR, Leonid Govorov, Ivan Konev, Konstantin Meretskov and Vasily Sokolovsky, four die proofs of 4k in issued colors, artists A. Filippov and N. Dvornikov, approximate sizes 86-88x118-119mm, printer's markings at sides, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, especially in complete set, $1,500-$2,000, Scott #4545-48
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Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Soviet Union - 1924-25, definitive issue, peasant 2k green, typo printing, imperforated bottom right corner sheet margin block of 22 (2x8 and 6 at top) complete and part of stamps, 12 of which have double impression, control text …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1924-25, definitive issue, peasant 2k green, typo printing, imperforated bottom right corner sheet margin block of 22 (2x8 and 6 at top) complete and part of stamps, 12 of which have double impression, control text at bottom selvage, horizontal invalidating perforation across the design, NH, VF and a spectacular item, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #277 imp
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Hammer price:
$1,000
$1,000
Russian Semi-Postal Issues - 1922, Philately for the Children, black overprint on perforated 1k orange, position 4 of the first setting (narrow ''8'' and Italic second ''2''), full OG, previously hinged, VF and very rare, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1922, Philately for the Children, black overprint on perforated 1k orange, position 4 of the first setting (narrow ''8'' and Italic second ''2''), full OG, previously hinged, VF and very rare, expertized by Dr. Jemtschoujin and C. Ebnet, Est. $1,500-$2,000, Scott #B24a
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Hammer price:
$950
$950
Iran - INTACT CLASSIC SELECTION: 1870-78, 29 mint and used stamps, including 3 unused officials, representing first sets of Lion design and Shah Qajar issue, arranged on old Album page, generally fresh and F/VF, C.v. is over …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
INTACT CLASSIC SELECTION: 1870-78, 29 mint and used stamps, including 3 unused officials, representing first sets of Lion design and Shah Qajar issue, arranged on old Album page, generally fresh and F/VF, C.v. is over $4,700 if all stamps are genuine, Est. $400-$500, Scott #1/37
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Hammer price:
$950
$950
Soviet Union - 1924, Lenin Mourning issue, 3k-20k, imperforated complete set of four, narrow frame, perfect quality unit, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #265-68…
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1924, Lenin Mourning issue, 3k-20k, imperforated complete set of four, narrow frame, perfect quality unit, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #265-68
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Hammer price:
$900
$900
People's Republic of China - 1968, Mao's Direction for Revolutionary Literature and Arts, 8f multicolored, complete set of nine, light bottom left corner fold on ''The White Haired Girl'', full OG, NH or VLH (''The Raid of White …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1968, Mao's Direction for Revolutionary Literature and Arts, 8f multicolored, complete set of nine, light bottom left corner fold on ''The White Haired Girl'', full OG, NH or VLH (''The Raid of White Tiger Regiment''), VF, C.v. $1,440, China Post #W5, Est. $900-$1,000, Scott #982-90
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Hammer price:
$900
$900
Russian Semi-Postal Issues - 1923, Philately for the Labor, bronze, gold or silver surcharges on RSFSR stamps of 10r, 250r and 5000r, complete set of six, including 2r+2r on thin paper, all mounted on page from a Collection, full …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1923, Philately for the Labor, bronze, gold or silver surcharges on RSFSR stamps of 10r, 250r and 5000r, complete set of six, including 2r+2r on thin paper, all mounted on page from a Collection, full OG, NH, VF and scarce in premium quality, N. Mandrovski certificate for silver surcharge and Raritan Stamps guarantee for bronze surcharge, C.v. $2,725, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #B38-42, B40a
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Hammer price:
$850
$850
Canada - Stamp Booklets - 2007, Christmas, Reindeer, Permanent (52c) multi, complete booklet pane of 12 self-adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, nice and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $2,400++, Unitrade C.v. …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
2007, Christmas, Reindeer, Permanent (52c) multi, complete booklet pane of 12 self-adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, nice and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $2,400++, Unitrade C.v. $4,050 as six imperf pairs, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #2239b
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Hammer price:
$850
$850
Imperial Russia - 1902, 7k blue, left sheet margin horizontal imperforated pair, printed on vertically laid paper, background shifted to the top left for 2.5-5mm, nice and fresh, full OG, LH, VF and scarce so nice, C.v. $1,350++, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1902, 7k blue, left sheet margin horizontal imperforated pair, printed on vertically laid paper, background shifted to the top left for 2.5-5mm, nice and fresh, full OG, LH, VF and scarce so nice, C.v. $1,350++, Est. $800-$1,000, Scott #59b
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Hammer price:
$800
$800
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Russia and Soviet Union - 1932, Airship over the Dnieper Dam, 15k gray black, engraved printing, perforation 10½, very well centered with intact perforation, full OG, LH, VF and …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1932, Airship over the Dnieper Dam, 15k gray black, engraved printing, perforation 10½, very well centered with intact perforation, full OG, LH, VF and scarce stamp in sound condition, C.v. $2,000, Est. $1,000-$1,500, Scott #C25a
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Hammer price:
$800
$800
United States - Modern Errors and Varieties - 1993, National Postal Museum, (29c) multicolored, top left corner sheet margin plate No.115155 se-tenant block of four, maroon and black (engraved) colors omitted (country name, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1993, National Postal Museum, (29c) multicolored, top left corner sheet margin plate No.115155 se-tenant block of four, maroon and black (engraved) colors omitted (country name, denomination and background text or pictures), full OG, NH, VF and very rare, a common plate block is included, C.v. $2,500, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #2782b
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Hammer price:
$800
$800
United States - Modern Errors and Varieties - 1993, National Postal Museum, 29c multicolored, top left corner sheet margin plate No.433444 imperforated se- tenant block of four, minor marginal wave on the left selvage, full OG, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1993, National Postal Museum, 29c multicolored, top left corner sheet margin plate No.433444 imperforated se- tenant block of four, minor marginal wave on the left selvage, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, C.v. $2,500, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #2782c
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Hammer price:
$800
$800
Canada - Modern Errors and Varieties - 1969, Christmas, (6c) red and multicolored, black color omitted (denomination and inscription), full OG, NH, VF and scarce, Greene Foundation certificate, C.v. $1,500, Unitrade C.v. $2,500, …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1969, Christmas, (6c) red and multicolored, black color omitted (denomination and inscription), full OG, NH, VF and scarce, Greene Foundation certificate, C.v. $1,500, Unitrade C.v. $2,500, Est. $700-$800, Scott #503a
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Hammer price:
$800
$800
People's Republic of China - 1965, 2nd National Games, 4f-43f, complete set of 11, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $477.50, China Post #C116, Est. $150-$300, Scott #863-73…
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1965, 2nd National Games, 4f-43f, complete set of 11, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $477.50, China Post #C116, Est. $150-$300, Scott #863-73
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Hammer price:
$800
$800
Soviet Union - 1984, Moscow Zoo, Snow Leopard, 4k multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal imperforated pair, nice and flawless item, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce, Est. $1,200-$1,600, Scott #5228 imp…
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1984, Moscow Zoo, Snow Leopard, 4k multicolored, right sheet margin horizontal imperforated pair, nice and flawless item, full OG, NH, VF and very scarce, Est. $1,200-$1,600, Scott #5228 imp
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Hammer price:
$800
$800
Modern Issues of the Russian Federation - 2008, Inauguration of President Medvedev, 7r multicolored, imperforated pane of four stamps, VF and rare, only a handful was produced, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #7068 imp…
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
2008, Inauguration of President Medvedev, 7r multicolored, imperforated pane of four stamps, VF and rare, only a handful was produced, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #7068 imp
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Hammer price:
$800
$800
Zemstvo (Rural Post) Locals - Zienkov - NICE SELECTION ON STOCKPAGES: 1879-1914, 107 mint stamps in singles, pairs, strips of three and block of eight, starting with early numerals of 1879-85, including 1k and 2k (Schmidt #31-32) …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
NICE SELECTION ON STOCKPAGES: 1879-1914, 107 mint stamps in singles, pairs, strips of three and block of eight, starting with early numerals of 1879-85, including 1k and 2k (Schmidt #31-32) on thick creamy paper (unlisted in Cat.), proof sheetlet of 3k bronze of three designs (some thins), nice range of numerals in bronze, silver, green and gold in se-tenants of different types and more, generally nice and fresh unit, full/part of OG, F/VF, Schmidt #4/68, ...
60
Hammer price:
$750
$750
1913 50k Elizabeth Petrovna, Romanov Tercentenary, Bi-colour die proof in violet and slate grey, printed on chalk surfaced thick paper
Oldlouis Auctions
Russia: The Empire, Wenden, Offices Abroad - Auction #28
1913 50k Elizabeth Petrovna, Romanov Tercentenary, Russian Empire. Bi-colour die proof in violet and slate grey, printed on chalk surfaced thick paper. With names of artist and engraver beneath the picture. Excellent condition, previously hinged. Very rare.
Color: Violet and Slate Grey.
The paper thickness is near 0.10 mm.
61
Hammer price:
$750
$750
1921 20000r on 5r Wrangel Issue Type 1 on Romanovs, Russia, Civil War (Signed, CV $1,000)
Oldlouis Auctions
Russia: Civil War, Caucasus, Locals, and Russian Zemstvo - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
62
Hammer price:
$750
$750
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Togo - Zeppelin Flight - 1934 (May 26-29), 1st SAF registered cover from Lome via Dakar to Brazil, franked by seven definitive stamps, Frankfurt on Main and Friedrichshafen …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1934 (May 26-29), 1st SAF registered cover from Lome via Dakar to Brazil, franked by seven definitive stamps, Frankfurt on Main and Friedrichshafen connection markings, red confirmation cachet, Pernambuco ''29.V.34''arrival ds, mostly VF and rare, Sieger #247, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #219/50
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Hammer price:
$750
$750
United States - Canal Zone - 1904, Map 5c blue with red overprint ''PANAMA'' reading up at left and down at right, vertical pair with top stamp ''PANAWA'' at right and block of four with top left stamp with ''PAMANA'' at left, …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1904, Map 5c blue with red overprint ''PANAMA'' reading up at left and down at right, vertical pair with top stamp ''PANAWA'' at right and block of four with top left stamp with ''PAMANA'' at left, full OG, NH or LH, VF, pair with PSE certificate, Scott #12, var
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Hammer price:
$750
$750
Canada - 1932, ''Medallion'' issue, Quebec Citadel, 13c dull violet, very well margined imperforated block of four, a lovely item, full OG, NH, VF and rare in block, only 100 imperf stamps were produced, neat owner's hs on …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1932, ''Medallion'' issue, Quebec Citadel, 13c dull violet, very well margined imperforated block of four, a lovely item, full OG, NH, VF and rare in block, only 100 imperf stamps were produced, neat owner's hs on reverse, C.v. $2,400++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,500 as two pairs, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #201a
65
Hammer price:
$750
$750
Bulgaria - COLLECTION OF CLASSIC AND MAINLY PRE-WORLD WAR II MATERIAL: 1882-1951, over 600 mint stamps neatly arranged on stockpages, including postage and semi-postal issues, starting with Arms types on horizontally laid paper …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
COLLECTION OF CLASSIC AND MAINLY PRE-WORLD WAR II MATERIAL: 1882-1951, over 600 mint stamps neatly arranged on stockpages, including postage and semi-postal issues, starting with Arms types on horizontally laid paper with later Tsar sets, all Sports and Shipka Pass issues are included, occasional flaws possible, still nice and clean unit, full/part of OG, NH from 1930's or LH/hinged, F/VF, C.v. well over $4,000 according to actual quality, Est. $1,200-$1,5...
66
Hammer price:
$750
$750
Imperial Russia - Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty - 1913 (February 26), 1k-5r, complete set of 17, used on registered cover in St. Petersburg, addressed to German Embassy, arrival ''27.2.1913'' ds on reverse, mostly VF and …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1913 (February 26), 1k-5r, complete set of 17, used on registered cover in St. Petersburg, addressed to German Embassy, arrival ''27.2.1913'' ds on reverse, mostly VF and very scarce complete set franking, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #88-104
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Hammer price:
$750
$750
Imperial Russia - Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty - 1913, Nicholas II, stage proof of 5r in reddish brown, unfinished design without engraved hatching on leaves of the ornament, with thin corners close to ''5 roubles'' …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1913, Nicholas II, stage proof of 5r in reddish brown, unfinished design without engraved hatching on leaves of the ornament, with thin corners close to ''5 roubles'' inscription, shadows corrected at left and right, printed on wove paper, size 70x83mm, marked in pencil with ''5'' at top right, no gum as produced, VF and very rare, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #104
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Hammer price:
$750
$750
Imperial Russia - Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty - 1913, Nicholas II, stage proof of 5r in reddish brown, unfinished design with engraved hatching on leaves and shadows of the ornament, hand-corrected corners close to ''5 …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1913, Nicholas II, stage proof of 5r in reddish brown, unfinished design with engraved hatching on leaves and shadows of the ornament, hand-corrected corners close to ''5 roubles'' and bottom of the central oval, printed on wove paper, size 73x94mm, marked in pencil with ''11'' at top right, no gum as produced, VF and probably unique, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #104
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Hammer price:
$750
$750
Imperial Russia - LIBERTY CUP AND ABDICATION OVERPRINTS ON ROMANOV DYNASTY STAMPS - SELECTION: 1917, 35 items, including 1 single, 21 blocks of four, 6 blocks of 8, 4 blocks of twelve and 3 postal history items, several with …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
LIBERTY CUP AND ABDICATION OVERPRINTS ON ROMANOV DYNASTY STAMPS - SELECTION: 1917, 35 items, including 1 single, 21 blocks of four, 6 blocks of 8, 4 blocks of twelve and 3 postal history items, several with inverted overprints, a few blocks of 4 with privately produced Liberty Cups, full OG or no gum as issued, mostly F/VF, Est. $500-$600
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Hammer price:
$750
$750
Soviet Union - Collections and Large Lots - FRAGMENT OF RSFSR AND EARLY SOVIET UNION COLLECTION: 1921-33, 233 mostly mint stamps (1- used), in complete issues (except Ethnographic set), including imperf and perf lithographic sets …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
FRAGMENT OF RSFSR AND EARLY SOVIET UNION COLLECTION: 1921-33, 233 mostly mint stamps (1- used), in complete issues (except Ethnographic set), including imperf and perf lithographic sets of 1923, 2nd and 3rd definitive sets, including 3rd imperforate set, nice range of commemorative sets of 1924-32, apparently all with full OG, a few stamps NH, generally LH/hinged, F/VF, Est. $700-$800, Scott #177/518, C1-11
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Hammer price:
$750
$750
Russian Semi-Postal Issues - 1922, Philately for the Children, black overprints on perforated 1k-10k and imperforated 1k, complete set of six, appropriately cancelled on pieces by ''Day of Philately. 19-VIII-1922'' (apparently …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1922, Philately for the Children, black overprints on perforated 1k-10k and imperforated 1k, complete set of six, appropriately cancelled on pieces by ''Day of Philately. 19-VIII-1922'' (apparently from the same envelope), the first printing, 1k values from positions 20 and 9 of 25-stamp setting, large piece with fold between stamps, VF and extremely rare, no more then a dozen properly used sets exist, Est. $1,200-$1,500, Scott #B24-29
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Hammer price:
$750
$750
Zemstvo (Rural Post) Locals - Gadiach - MAINLY MINT SELECTION ON STOCKPAGE: 1884-1912, 69 perforate and imperforate stamps (2-used), starting with No.1 (rank ''R'', small thin), then issue with inverted ''MARKA'' and set of two …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
MAINLY MINT SELECTION ON STOCKPAGE: 1884-1912, 69 perforate and imperforate stamps (2-used), starting with No.1 (rank ''R'', small thin), then issue with inverted ''MARKA'' and set of two of 1886, nice range of later issues, full/part of OG, F/VF, Schmidt #1/49, Chuchin #1/46b, C.v. is over $1,700, Est. $800-$1,000
73
Hammer price:
$750
$750
1915 (14 March) Odessa, Red Cross, Russian Empire Local Cover from Odessa to Davos-Dorf (Switzerland), Military Censorship
Oldlouis Auctions
Russia: Mute Covers, Red Cross, Odessa, Mint Postal Stationeries - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
74
Hammer price:
$700
$700
United States - Stamp Booklets - 1991, Wood Duck, $5.80 intact booklet, containing 29c stamps in two panes of ten, plate No.1111, imperforated between stamps with straight edge at bottom, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1991, Wood Duck, $5.80 intact booklet, containing 29c stamps in two panes of ten, plate No.1111, imperforated between stamps with straight edge at bottom, perfect quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,750, Est. $700-$800, Scott #BK174b (2484g)
75
Hammer price:
$700
$700
Canada - 1937, King George VI Mufti issue, 1c-8c, imperforated complete set of six in sheet margin blocks of four, very nice looking unit, unused, no gum, fresh and VF, C.v. $3,600 as hinged pairs, Unitrade C.v. CAD$4,800, Est. …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1937, King George VI Mufti issue, 1c-8c, imperforated complete set of six in sheet margin blocks of four, very nice looking unit, unused, no gum, fresh and VF, C.v. $3,600 as hinged pairs, Unitrade C.v. CAD$4,800, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #231c-36a
76
Hammer price:
$700
$700
Russian Semi-Postal Issues - 1922, Philately for the Children, black overprints on perforated 1k-10k, imperforated 1k, complete set of six, both 1k stamps are from the second printing, positions 25 and 21 respectively, in …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1922, Philately for the Children, black overprints on perforated 1k-10k, imperforated 1k, complete set of six, both 1k stamps are from the second printing, positions 25 and 21 respectively, in addition inverted overprint on imperforated 1k from the second printing, position 5, all housed on page from a Collection, full OG, NH, VF, Raritan Stamps guarantees, C.v. $3,380, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #B24-29, B29a
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Hammer price:
$700
$700
Worldwide Topical Issues - Universal Postal Union - 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UPU - COLLECTION IN A STOCKBOOK: 1949-50, about 700 mint stamps, 38 souvenir and miniature sheets, including complete British, French and Portuguese …
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UPU - COLLECTION IN A STOCKBOOK: 1949-50, about 700 mint stamps, 38 souvenir and miniature sheets, including complete British, French and Portuguese common design types, most valuable items are Germany, Indonesia, San Marino, all souvenir sheets from Nicaragua and many more, perfect quality unit, full OG, NH, F/VF or better, C.v. is about $3,500, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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Hammer price:
$650
$650
1931 50k Airship Constructing, Soviet Union, USSR (Zv. 279, Black Blue, Corner Margins, Perf. 10.75 x 12, CV $1,750, MNH)
Oldlouis Auctions
RSFSR & Soviet Union Philatelic Rarities, and Tannu Tuva - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
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Hammer price:
$650
$650
1913 25k Aleksey (Alexis) Mikhaylovich, Romanov Tercentenary, Complete die proof in slate green, printed on chalk surfaced thick paper
Oldlouis Auctions
Russia: The Empire, Wenden, Offices Abroad - Auction #28
1913 25k Aleksey (Alexis) Mikhaylovich, Romanov Tercentenary, Russian Empire. Complete die proof in slate green, printed on chalk surfaced thick paper. With names of artist and engraver beneath the picture. Excellent condition, slight trace of hinge. Proofs of 25k are very scarce!
Color: Slate Green.
The paper thickness is near 0.09 mm.
80
Hammer price:
$650
$650
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Russia and Soviet Union - 1934, Civil Aviation, trial color imperforated proof of 5k in brown with pale brown background, printed on watermarked Borders and Rosettes paper, full OG, …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1934, Civil Aviation, trial color imperforated proof of 5k in brown with pale brown background, printed on watermarked Borders and Rosettes paper, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $800-$1,000, Scott #C40
81
Hammer price:
$650
$650
British Commonwealth - Aden - 1937, Dhows, ½a-10r, complete set of 12, nicely centered and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, SG #1/12, £1,200 as hinged, Est. $900-$1,200, Scott #1-12…
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1937, Dhows, ½a-10r, complete set of 12, nicely centered and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, SG #1/12, £1,200 as hinged, Est. $900-$1,200, Scott #1-12
82
Hammer price:
$600
$600
1900 Art Exhibition, Paris, France, Stock of Cinderellas, Non-Postal Stamps, Labels, Advertising, Charity, Propaganda
Oldlouis Auctions
Worldwide Rare Cinderellas & Collectibles - Auction #27
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
83
Hammer price:
$600
$600
1923 4r Philately - to Workers, RSFSR, Russia (Zv. 104 b, '1 923' instead '1923', CV $800, MNH)
Oldlouis Auctions
RSFSR & Soviet Union Philatelic Rarities, and Tannu Tuva - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
84
Hammer price:
$600
$600
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Vatican City - Zeppelin Flights - 1932 ( May 2-6), 4th SAF cover to Brazil, franked by ten stamps, including two blocks of four, tied by Vatican City ''29.4.32'' ds, Munich transit …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1932 ( May 2-6), 4th SAF cover to Brazil, franked by ten stamps, including two blocks of four, tied by Vatican City ''29.4.32'' ds, Munich transit (30.4. - on reverse), Berlin-Friedrichshafen connection and Flight cachet are on front, Santos ''6.Mai.32'' arrival marking, mostly VF and very scarce, Sieger #157, €950, Est. $700-$800, Scott #2, 7-8, 14
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Hammer price:
$600
$600
United States - Stamp Booklets - 1996, Christmas, Madonna and Child by Paolo de Matteis, $6.40 self-adhesive intact booklet pane of 20, top 7 stamps at the top with missing black engraved inscription due to strong shift of die …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1996, Christmas, Madonna and Child by Paolo de Matteis, $6.40 self-adhesive intact booklet pane of 20, top 7 stamps at the top with missing black engraved inscription due to strong shift of die cutting, while 6 bottom stamps have this inscription printed at top and bottom, fresh and VF, the item is listed, but priced in Scott with ''-'', Est. $400-$500, Scott #3112d
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Hammer price:
$600
$600
People's Republic of China - 1950, Picasso's Dove, $2,500, $5,000 and $20,000, complete set of three for Northeastern Provinces, original printing unfolded blocks of four, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $260, China Post #C5NE, …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1950, Picasso's Dove, $2,500, $5,000 and $20,000, complete set of three for Northeastern Provinces, original printing unfolded blocks of four, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $260, China Post #C5NE, Scott #1L154-56
87
Hammer price:
$600
$600
People's Republic of China - 1963, 4th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, 4f-10f, complete set of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $720, China Post #C97, Est. $300-$400, Scott #655-60…
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1963, 4th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, 4f-10f, complete set of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $720, China Post #C97, Est. $300-$400, Scott #655-60
88
Hammer price:
$600
$600
People's Republic of China - 1967, Hero Liu Ying-chun, 8f multicolored, complete set of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $390, China Post #C123, Est. $150-$200, Scott #930-35…
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1967, Hero Liu Ying-chun, 8f multicolored, complete set of six, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $390, China Post #C123, Est. $150-$200, Scott #930-35
89
Hammer price:
$600
$600
Norway - WELL COMPLETED COLLECTION IN LIGHTHOUSE HINGELESS ALBUM: 1855-89, over 1200 mint and used stamps and 11 mint souvenir sheets, starting with nice classic material, including No.1, 2-5, 6-10, 11-15, range of cancellations …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
WELL COMPLETED COLLECTION IN LIGHTHOUSE HINGELESS ALBUM: 1855-89, over 1200 mint and used stamps and 11 mint souvenir sheets, starting with nice classic material, including No.1, 2-5, 6-10, 11-15, range of cancellations on Numerals of 1872-1908, mint No.67-69 and many more, completely unused from late 1930's, nice and fresh unit, full OG or used, F/VF, C.v. is over $5,250, Scott #1/953
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Hammer price:
$600
$600
Romania - 1922, Coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, 43 essays, large die or plate proofs, picturing portraits of King and Queen, Coat of Arms, Cathedral and etc., including 6 pairs, 3 blocks of four and 1 block of six, …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1922, Coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, 43 essays, large die or plate proofs, picturing portraits of King and Queen, Coat of Arms, Cathedral and etc., including 6 pairs, 3 blocks of four and 1 block of six, printed on thin cardboards or watermarked Wavy Lines gummed stamp paper, perfect quality, mounted on 6 pages from a Collection, mostly VF and rare group, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #283-89
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Hammer price:
$600
$600
RSFSR Issues 1918-23 - 1921, 100r chrome yellow (light brownish yellow), printed on ordinary paper, rare and unlisted color variety, complete sheet of 100 (four panes of 25 with vertical and horizontal gutters), folded once …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1921, 100r chrome yellow (light brownish yellow), printed on ordinary paper, rare and unlisted color variety, complete sheet of 100 (four panes of 25 with vertical and horizontal gutters), folded once horizontally, full OG, NH, VF and scarce in complete sheet, Est. $800-$1,000, Scott #181 var
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Hammer price:
$600
$600
Soviet Union - 1937, definitive issue, peasant 20k green on pale blue network, horizontal imperforated pair on paper without watermark, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,900, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #617Ab…
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1937, definitive issue, peasant 20k green on pale blue network, horizontal imperforated pair on paper without watermark, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,900, Est. $1,000-$1,200, Scott #617Ab
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Hammer price:
$600
$600
Zemstvo (Rural Post) Locals - Starobyelsk - 1881, 3k orange yellow, imperforate single with nice margins around, tiny black ink stroke on the face (probably neat cancellation), VF and rare, Schmidt #20 imp, Chuchin #6a, C.v. …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 2
1881, 3k orange yellow, imperforate single with nice margins around, tiny black ink stroke on the face (probably neat cancellation), VF and rare, Schmidt #20 imp, Chuchin #6a, C.v. $1,500, Est. $900-$1,200
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Hammer price:
$550
$550
Worldwide, Stock of Cinderellas, Non-Postal Stamps, Labels, Advertising, Charity, Propaganda (#415A)
Oldlouis Auctions
Worldwide Rare Cinderellas: Large Stocks & Collections - Auction #27
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
95
Hammer price:
$550
$550
1921 250r RSFSR, Russia (Zv. I, Black Proof, CV $1,500)
Oldlouis Auctions
RSFSR & Soviet Union Philatelic Rarities, and Tannu Tuva - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
96
Hammer price:
$550
$550
Russian Empire, Revenue Stamp Duty, Russia, Small Book (SPECIMENS)
Oldlouis Auctions
Russia: Rare Cinderellas & Revenues - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
97
Hammer price:
$550
$550
1893 2k Wenden, Livonia, Russian Empire, Russia (Kr. 13 II UTc, Sc. L11d, INVERTED Center, Imperforate, Only few known, Extremely Rare)
Oldlouis Auctions
Russia: The Empire, Wenden, Offices Abroad - Auction #28
1893, 2k black green and red stamp with inverted center (green and red colors). Only about 30 were existed and only a few survived after Russian Revolutions. Another copy was sold in Feb 2023 for $1,200 plus Buyer’s premium (see scan. 2).
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Hammer price:
$550
$550
1920 20000r on 35pi on 3.5r Wrangel Issue Type 1 Offices in Turkey, Russia, Civil War (CV $850)
Oldlouis Auctions
Russia: Civil War, Caucasus, Locals, and Russian Zemstvo - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
99
Hammer price:
$550
$550
1920 20000r on 70pi on 7r Wrangel Issue Type 1 Offices in Turkey, Russia, Civil War (CV $850)
Oldlouis Auctions
Russia: Civil War, Caucasus, Locals, and Russian Zemstvo - Auction #28
The condition of the items is shown on the images and indicated in the description of the lot below.
100
Hammer price:
$550
$550
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Vatican City - Zeppelin Flights - 1933 (June 3), 2nd SAF cover to Barcelona, franked by two stamps, tied by Vatican City ''3.5.33'' date stamp, uprated by two Italian adhesives with …
Raritan Stamps, Inc.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities #95, Part 1
1933 (June 3), 2nd SAF cover to Barcelona, franked by two stamps, tied by Vatican City ''3.5.33'' date stamp, uprated by two Italian adhesives with Rome cancel, Friedrichshafen ''3.6.33'' connection, green flight marking, Barcelona boxed drop of ''3.Jun.33'' on reverse, mostly VF and scarce cover to Barcelona destination, not listed in Sieger, Frost #127-183D, C.v. $1,400, Est. $700-$800, Scott #11, 14