Issues of 1858-1912 - Stamp Auctions

Lot 11 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 11 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 4 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 4 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 12 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 12 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

1902, 3k carmine, a single with very light printing of the background on vertically laid paper, full OG, VLH, VF, Est. $100-$120

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 14 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 14 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 6 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 6 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 13 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 13 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 10 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 10 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
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

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Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912
Lot 15 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 -  Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

Lot 15 - Imperial Russia Issues of 1858-1912 - Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #91

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

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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