1848, stationery envelope 10k(+1k) black sent from Yasnovskaya Postal Station (Vladimir Gub.) to Moscow, addressed to Tea Shop and enclosed 34.50 rub, Postal Station wax seal, two-line black ''Received. 1852. Jan.15'' arrival marking on address side, some wear at right, still F/VF and a great rarity, the only known No.1 stamped envelope used as money letter, ex-M. Liphschutz, Est. $4,500-$5,000
Auction #95 Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Philatelic Rarities of the World
By: Raritan Stamps Inc.
Raritan Stamps Inc. Auction #95 Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Philatelic Rarities of the World
Raritan Stamps, Inc. - Live Auction #95
February 2-3,2022.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Philatelic Rarities of the World.
The Sale contains 1224 lots and represents the property of 36 owners.
Among the highlights are:
- Over 120 lots related to Worldwide Air Post, including Zeppelin Flights Postal History of various countries;
- Beautiful selection of US and and Canada classic stamps and modern errors;
- Nice range of the People's Republic of China lots, including Gold Fishes, Chrysanthemums, Stage Arts of Mei Lan-fang, Views of Yellow Mountains and other long sets, several Culture Revolution items;
- Valuable French, Italian, Liechtenstein and Monaco lots;
- Most impressive Russian Imperial material with Romanov Dynasty Proofs from the Tsar Collection, Soviet Union large die proofs from the Postal Archives, rarities of 1930's, Semi-Postal, Air Post and various back of the book items;
- A part of the Highly Awarded Collection of Wenden and Russian Zemstvo material;
- Outstanding Ukrainian material from renowned Collections of J. Bulat, Dr. Seichter and Dr. Zelonka.
The auction will be held within two sections.
Timetable
February 2, 2023 |
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Lots #1 – 625
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Items of United States, Great Britain, British Commonwealth countries from A to T, including valuable BNA and Canada, Countries of the World from Afghanistan to French Colonies, including over 60 lots of People's Republic of China |
February 3, 2023 |
11:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Lots #626 - 1224
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Countries of the World from Georgia to Romania, powerful Russia and Soviet Union, including Semi-Postal, Air Post, various Back of the Book issues, Russian Zemstvo, strong Ukraine, Vietnam and Yugoslavia, Worldwide Topical Collections |
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Lot #742 - Russia - Imperia postal stationery items
1843-58, three receipts of St. Petersburg General Post Office of acceptance insured parcels for delivery, provided details of postal charges, printed on watermarked Double-Headed Eagle paper, mostly VF, Est. $250-$300
Lot #743 - Russia - Imperia postal stationery items
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. $700-$800
Lot #744 - Russia - Imperia postal stationery items
1896, essay of letter card with pre-paid reply 10k+10k blue, each part with red overprint ''PROEKT'', insignificant perf separation at right, still fresh, VF and very rare, Standard Cat. #ES6 A, Est. $1,000-$1,200
Lot #745 - Russia - Imperia postal stationery items
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. $700 -$800
Lot #746 - Russia - Imperia postal stationery items
1913, Romanov Dynasty issue, 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. $1,200-$1,500
Lot #747 - Russia - Imperia Military Stationery 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 active army, both are unused, first one with some wear, still F/VF and rare, Est. $250-$300
Lot #748 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1858 (June 20), 10k brown and blue, perforation 14½x15, watermark numeral ''1'', used on entire wrapper from Moscow to Kiev, ''2'' inside circular dotted marking, two- line Moscow date stamp and wax seal on reverse, F/VF, Est. $250-$300
Lot #749 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1858, trial color perforated proof of 20k in green and lilac, printed on paper with watermark numeral ''2'', nicely centered and very fresh, no gum, VF, Est. $500-$600
Lot #750 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1864, Epreuve de Timbre - Proba, imperforated proof for Paris Exhibition of 1k in black and orange, printed on paper without watermark, top right corner bend, otherwise no gum as produced, VF appearance, Est. $250-$300
Lot #751 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1864, 3k black and green, 5k black and lilac, two values with perforation 12½, 3k has violet 2.5mm stroke at bottom and tiny inclusion at right, unused, F/VF appearance, C.v. $2,100 for *
Lot #752 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
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, Est. $250-$300
Lot #753 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1868, 20k rose and green, printed on vertically laid paper, strong colors and intact perforation, large part of OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $1,000, Est. $500-$600
Lot #754 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
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 an interesting mailing, Est. $150-$200
Lot #755 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1872, 3k, 5k and 20k, printed on horizontally laid paper, used on entire wrapper from Riga to Paris, red Aus Russland transit and blue arrival markings are alongside, mostly VF, Est. $150-$200
Lot #756 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1873, 20k blue and orange, printed on horizontally laid paper, used on entire wrapper from St. Petersburg to Lubeck, red Aus Russland marking, usual folds away from the stamp, F/VF, Est. $100-$150
Lot #757 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1877, 3k, 8k and 20k, printed on horizontally laid paper, used on registered cover from Tambov to Moscow, sealed with wax, postmarked on arrival, VF and nice three-color franking
Lot #758 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
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
Lot #759 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1889, 2k orange, a single with double impression of the background printed on horizontally laid paper, unused, no gum, VF appearance, a common stamp is included for comparison, Est. $150-$200
Lot #760 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
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
Lot #761 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1902, registered cover from St. Petersburg to Boston, franked on reverse by six values - five on horizontally and one (2k) on vertically laid paper, all appropriate markings and arrival ds, mostly VF and scarce franking, Est. $150-$200
Lot #762 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1905, 7r black and yellow, printed on vertically laid paper, bottom left corner sheet margin block of 15 (5x3), separated (normal) and conjoined right leg of Eagle, minor marginal separation, post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $600++, Est. $400-$500
Lot #763 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1906, 5r dark blue, green and pale blue, bottom right corner sheet margin single printed on vertically laid paper, imperforated at bottom, full OG, very light trace of hinge, VF and scarce, Est. $1,000-$1,200
Lot #764 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1906, 5r dark blue, green and pale blue, perforation 11½, full OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $500, Est. $250-$300
Lot #765 - Russia - Imperia Stamps and Postal History
1906, stage proof of 5r in dark blue (frame only), size 44x48mm, printed on chalk-surfaced paper without gum, VF and extremely rare, Est. $3,000-$4,000
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