1858, 10k brown and blue, perforation 14 1/2x15 (slightly defected), numeral watermark ''1'', used on entre letter from St. Petersburg to Narva, tied by experimental dotted ''1'' cancellation (with extra two pairs dots in front and behind of ''1''), pre-philatelic two-line St. Petersburg red ''22.FEB.1858'' date stamp is alongside, F/VF, Est. $200- $250
Live Bidding Auction #91
By: Raritan Stamps Inc.
Prices Realized
Oct 15, 2021 America/New_York
Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91
Friday Oct 15, 2021 11:00 to Saturday Oct 16, 2021 17:00 America/New_York
Raritan Stamps, Inc. - Live Auction #91
The Volokolamsk RSFSR and Soviet Union Specialized Collection, Various Russian Stamps and Covers of the other owners.
October 15-16, 2021.
Live Bidding will be conducted simultaneously at www.StampAuctionNetwork.com and www.Bidspirit.com .
The Auction contains 627 lots of Imperial Russia, RSFSR and Soviet Union stamps and postal history.
The Sale represents:
- 35 different Romanov Dynasty Proofs from the Tsar Collection,
- approximately 150 lots of Zemstvo (Rural Post), including numerous items from the Ferrari, Faberge, Schmidt and other renowned Collections,
- First Class rarities of Soviet Russia, including iconic definitive stamp of 15k lemon yellow, "Kartonka" souvenir sheet, imperforate rarities of the Moscow Zeppelin Flight issue, Architectural Projects, First Flights to North Pole, both Trans-Atlantic and Far East, perforated and imperforated varieties from the 1940's-90's.
- Several important collections and group lots.
The auction will be held within two sections.
Timetable
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October 15, 2021 |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Lots #1 – 287 | Imperial Russia, Zemstvo (Russian Rural Post), RSFSR issues 1918-23, Soviet Union 1923-30 |
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October 16, 2021 |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Lots #288-627 | Soviet Union 1931-91, Modern Russian Federation issues, Semi-Postal, Air Post stamps and covers, Postage Due, Philatelic Exchange Tax stamps, Collection of Soviet Advertising Labels of 1923-29, Early Soviet Postal Stationery Items |
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Showing 1 - 25 of 626
Lot #2 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1864, 3k black and green with perforation 12 1/2, 5k black and lilac, 10k brown and blue, both with perforation 14 1/2x15 on paper without watermark, all used on entire wrapper from St. Petersburg to Amsterdam, three markings ''Franco'', arrival ds on reverse, F/VF and scarce two issues franking, Est. $250-$300
Lot #3 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1866-70, 1k-20k, complete set of six, perforation 14 1/2x15, printed on horizontally laid paper, three stamps with margins, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250
Lot #4 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1869, 3k black and green, 5k black and lilac, both with perforation 14 1/2x15 on paper without watermark, 20k blue and orange on horizontally laid paper, used on entire letter from St. Petersburg to Montpellier, tied by dotted oval ''S.P.B.'' marking along with normal date stamp, arrival ds on reverse, F/VF, Est. $150-$200
Lot #5 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1868, 20k blue and orange, printed on vertically laid paper, solo franking on entire wrapper from Odessa to London, fold through the stamp, in addition the same 20k stamp on vertically laid paper off cover, fresh and VF, C.v. altogether $1,010, Est. $200-$250
Lot #6 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1875-79, 7k, 8k, 10k and 20k, set of four values in top left sheet margin (full or partial) blocks of four on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $1,000-$1,200
Lot #7 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1883, 2k dark bluish green, imperforated single with balanced margins on horizontally laid paper, background is slightly shifted to the left, bold color and strong impression clearly visible on reverse, redistributed part of original gum, VF and rare variety, C.v. $1,100, Est. $500-$600
Lot #8 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1889-92, 1k orange, right sheet margin imperforated block of four with large red ''Obrazets'' initials, printed on horizontally laid paper, slight mostly marginal folds and minor full original gum soiling, NH, VF and rare, especially in multiple, Est. $500-$600
Lot #9 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1889-92, 3.50r black and gray, 7r black and yellow, set of two high values on horizontally laid paper, full OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $240, Est. $150-$200
Lot #10 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1889-92, 7r black and yellow, bottom sheet margin single printed on horizontally laid paper, the ''key'' stamp from the set, full OG, barest trace of hinge, VF, C.v. $190, Est. $100-$140
Lot #11 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1902, rectangular imperforated essay of 7k in dark rose, unissued design with Coat of Arms in the middle, printed on thin card, perfect quality, no gum as issued, VF and rare, Standard Cat. #UD43 var, Est. $1,500-$2,000
Lot #12 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1902, 3k carmine, a single with very light printing of the background on vertically laid paper, full OG, VLH, VF, Est. $100-$120
Lot #13 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1906, 5r blue, green and light blue, perforation 11 1/2, horizontal pair with label at left, slight gum wave just mentioned for a record, nice and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, especially in pair, C.v. $2,900, Est. $1,200-$1,500
Lot #14 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1912-17, 15k red brown and blue, printed on paper with vertical varnish lines, inverted offset of the design on the face, appearing as double impression, full OG, very light trace of hinge, VF and a spectacular item, P. Buchsbayew certificate, Est. $140-$180
Lot #15 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
1912-16, 20k blue and carmine, 50k lilac and green, two stamps with background in addition printed on gum side in unfolded blocks of four, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF, RES $200-$250
Lot #16 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x45mm, traces of hinge at top, no hidden defects, VF, proofs in black are extremely rare, only a handful was produced, Est. $1,200-$1,400
Lot #17 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in carmine rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 46x50mm, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
Lot #18 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in orange, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x57mm, traces of previous mounting, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
Lot #19 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 41x50mm, traces of hinges at top, no usual thins, VF and very rare, Est. $1,200-$1,400
Lot #20 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x48mm, traces of hinges as usual, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
Lot #21 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in brownish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 43x51mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
Lot #22 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin cardboard, size 34x44mm, shallow paper scratch on reverse with no importance, VF and very rare, Est. $1,000 -$1,200
Lot #23 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in green, quadruple (three inverted) impression on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 48x57mm, traces of hinge at top, no usual thins or other hidden defects, VF and probably unique, Est. $1,500-$2,000
Lot #24 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 39x53mm, trace of hinge at top as usual, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
Lot #25 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
1913, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in yellow orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 45x49mm, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200
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