Imperial Russia - Stamp Auctions

Lot 22 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 22 - 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 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

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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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 8 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 8 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 31 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 31 - 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 reddish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 39x45mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 14k denomination, Est. $1,300-$1,600

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 49 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 49 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1913, Romanov's House in Zaryadye, large die proof of 3r in black, incomplete design of the House, printed on a cardboard, size 76x52mm, no artist and engraver names at the bottom, minimal traces of previous mounting, fresh, VF and extremely rare, provenance - the Tsar Collection, sold by R. Lowe in 1935, Est. $2,000-$2,500

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 1 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 1 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 26 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 26 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1913, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 4k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin cardboard, size 45x60mm, VF and very rare, proofs in black were printed in very small quantity, Est. $1,200- $1,400

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 44 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 44 - 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 brownish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 48x69mm, usual hinge traces, no any defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 20 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 20 - 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 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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs
Lot 39 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 39 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1913, Alexis Mikhailovich, imperforated large die proof of 25k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 37x48mm, VF, proofs in black are very rare, especially for 25k denomination, Est. $1,600-$1,900

Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Imperial Russia Issues of 1913 - Romanov Dynasty Proofs