Imperial Russia - Stamp Auctions

Lot 37 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 37 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1913, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in carmine rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 37x44mm, traces of hinges as always, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000 -$1,200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 19 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 19 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 7 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 7 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 30 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 30 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1913, Catherine II, imperforated large die proof of 14k in ultramarine, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 48x74mm, traces of hinges as usual, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 14k, especially in such color, Est. $1,500-$1,800

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 48 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 48 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1913, Michael Feodorovich, imperforated large die proof of 70k in deep orange, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x50mm, hinge traces as always exists, no thins or hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 70k denomination, Est. $1,200- $1,500

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 34 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 34 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1913, Nicholas I, imperforated proof of 15k yellow brown (issued color) in sheetlet of ten (5x2), printed on chalk-surfaced paper, Russian letters ''RZ'' (Rihards Zarriņš - graphic designer) at bottom right, very fresh and nice, no gum as produced, very lightly hinged at top and bottom, no thins or other defects, VF and extremely rare, ex-M. Liphschutz, G. Denisenko, according to Robson Lowe only three such sheetlets were printed, we sold one of them with minor faults at our Auction #59 (December 2013) for $10,350 including commission, Est. $10,000-$12,000

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 25 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 25 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 43 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 43 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1913, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x49mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 2 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 2 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 18 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 18 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs