1924, 3k-20k, 31 mint stamps and one Exhibition cover with all four values, the unit includes complete set with narrow frame (3k - expertly regummed) and extra a single and horizontal pair of 20k (LH or NHrespectively), perforated 12k with wide frame in horizontal strip of four, some plate varieties and more, nice quality material housed on two Lindner hingeless pages, generally full OG, NH or LH/hinged, F/VF
Live Bidding Auction #83
By: Raritan Stamps Inc.
Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #83
Raritan Stamps, Inc. - Live Bidding Auction #83, September 13 - 14, 2019.
Our Specialized Sale contains 842 lots, representing two Collections:
* The Dr. John H. Avtsin Collection of Postal Advertising labels of 1923-29;
* The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union stamps of 1923-91.
Among the highlights of the collections are:
- various scarce labels, including rare covers, bearing label multiples;
- the first-class rarities acquired within several decades of active collecting, including a dozen items, which had never been offered to the public.
Auction will be held within two sections.
September 13, 2019 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lots #1 - 433
September 14, 2019 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lots #434 - 842
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- The Dr. John H. Avtsin Collection of Soviet Advertising Labels of 1923-29 (122) Apply The Dr. John H. Avtsin Collection of Soviet Advertising Labels of 1923-29 filter
- The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 (311) Apply The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 filter
- The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1942-91 (331) Apply The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1942-91 filter
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Lot #126 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1924 - Lenin Mourning Issue
Lot #127 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1924 - Lenin Mourning Issue
1924, 3k-20k, complete set of four with narrow frame, nice margins all around, full OG, VLH (on 3k and 20k on margin away from the stamps), VF
Lot #128 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1924 - Lenin Mourning Issue
1924, 20k red and black, narrow frame, top sheet margin block of four, additional ''ghost'' print of black color, full OG (no gum on the edge), NH, VF
Lot #129 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1924 - Lenin Mourning Issue
1924, Portrait of Lenin, black-and-white photo-essay of 6k on thick glossy paper, unaccepted design, size 20x35mm, minor soiling on Lenin's shirt not mentioned in certificate, fresh otherwise, no gum as produced, VF, N. Mandrovski certificate
Lot #130 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1924 - Lenin Mourning Issue
1924, Portrait of Lenin, black-and-white photo-essay of 6k on thick glossy paper with red water-color frame, unaccepted design, size 22.5x37.5mm, no gum as produced, VF, N. Mandrovski certificate
Lot #131 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1923-25, 3k-50k, 2k-1r, 24 mint stamps, including one block of four (2k with double impression), 20k (short margins at top and bottom), 30k unused, no gum, all other valuable stamps are dubious, including 50k and 1r (Caffaz certificate), generally full OG, NH or LH/hinged, F/VF
Lot #132 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1923, peasant 50k brown, four enlarged margins imperforated single, nice stamp in every respect, full OG, very light trace of hinge, VF and scarce, N. Mandrovski certificate, C.v. $6,750
Lot #133 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1923, peasant 50k brown, bottom right corner margin single with double impression, full OG, previously hinged, VF and an eye-catching item
Lot #134 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, peasant 2k green, nice margins all around, full OG, very light trace of hinge, VF
Lot #135 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, peasant 2k pale green, shade variety, enlarged margin (especially at the top) single, full OG, VLH, VF
Lot #136 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, trial color proof of 6k in gray black, bottom right corner sheet margin block of four, nice quality, full OG, NH, VF
Lot #137 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, peasant 9k orange red, beautiful balanced margins, bold color of completely flawless single, full OG, NH, VF and rare, N. Mandrovski certificate
Lot #138 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, worker 20k deep green, nice four-side margins and strong color, full OG, very light trace of hinge (appearing NH), VF and scarce, Raritan Stamps guarantee
Lot #139 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, 1k-2r, 68 mostly mint (nine - used) stamps, including blocks of 4 and 20, representing MNH 5k, proof of 6k in black and regular stamp in light blue shade, two used 15k lemon yellow, 30k and 50k - LH, 40k looks dubious, nice quality group, mainly full OG, NH/LH or used, F/VF
Lot #140 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, worker 5k lilac, bottom left corner margin infolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF
Lot #141 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, worker 14k gray blue, bold color and intact perforation, full OG, NH, F/VF centering
Lot #142 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, peasant 15k lemon yellow, nice stamp in every respect without usual paper inclusions, nice centering and intact perforation, full OG, LH, VF and scarce, Z. Mikulski certificate, C.v. $25,000
Lot #143 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, peasant 15k lemon yellow, unfolded block of four, postally used, nicely centered, VF and scarce multiple
Lot #144 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, peasant 30k violet, pale shade, complete pane of 25, perfin ''Obrazets'' and horizontal invalidating perforation lines, full OG, NH, VF, scarce specimen of the difficult stamp
Lot #145 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, soldier 40k slate blue, nicely centered with strong color, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,375
Lot #146 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, peasant 50k brown, neat stamp with intact perforation, full OG, NH, F/VF centering
Lot #147 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Imperforated stamps)
1924-25, soldier 1r red and brown, complete pane of 25, perfin ''Obrazets'' and horizontal invalidating perforation, full OG, NH, VF
Lot #148 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Perforation 12 1/2 and High Values)
1924-25, 1k-5r, 69 mostly mint (two - used) stamps in singles and blocks, including 4k and 8k (apparently NH), nice pre-printed fold on pairof 7k, 9k in block of four (NH), two 40k one is NH, nice 3r and 5r, the last one in blocks of four and ten, all housed on Lindner hingeless pages, mainly full OG, NH or LH/hinged, F/VF
Lot #149 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Perforation 12 1/2 and High Values)
1925, 1k, 2k, 3k and 5k, 13 positional blocks of four or eight, the total is 84 stamps, neatly arranged on two Lindner pages, full OG, NH, VF
Lot #150 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1925 - First Definitive Issue - Typographical Printing (Perforation 12 1/2 and High Values)
1925, worker 4k carmine, nice stamp in every respect, full OG, NH, VF, Raritan Stamps guarantee, C.v. $500
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