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The M. Kramarenko 'Russika' Collection of Imperial Russia
The Legendary M. Kramarenko Collection of Imperial Russian Stamps, Varieties & Postal Stationery that became the foundation of the renowned Russika catalogue.
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Russian Picture Postcards, Covers & Bills of Exchange
An extensive collection of Russian picture postcards featuring Floods, Revolution, Views of Moscow, Charity, Advertising and Exhibition Postcards, Soviet Propaganda, and Bills of Exchange
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George Werbizky's Zemstvo Collection
Outstanding selection of rare Zemstvo stamps, postal history, and classic philatelic rarities, assembled over decades. The auction is currently being prepared, with new lots added weekly.
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1884-1889 Small Collection of Open Letters, Postal Stationery
1884-1889 Small Collection of Open Letters, Postal Stationery
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1864 5k Russian Empire, Russia, No Watermark, Perforation 12.25x12.5, Group of Varieties and Cancellations
1864 5k Russian Empire, Russia, No Watermark, Perforation 12.25x12.5, Group of Varieties and Cancellations
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1905 Russian Empire, Russia, Group of Readable Cancellations, Vertical Watermark, Postal Money Order (Transfer) franked with 2x20k, 4x25k, 3x50k, and 1r (total 3r 90k)
1905 Russian Empire, Russia, Group of Readable Cancellations, Vertical Watermark, Postal Money Order (Transfer) franked with 2x20k, 4x25k, 3x50k, and 1r (total 3r 90k)
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1917 3k Postal Stationery Closed Letter, Civil War, Bolshevists Propaganda Liberty Cap, Red/Pink-red, Additionally franked with 2 x 1k
1917 3k Postal Stationery Closed Letter, Civil War, Bolshevists Propaganda Liberty Cap, Red/Pink-red, Additionally franked with 2 x 1k
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1861 (27 Jan) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Saint Petersburg to Parnu (Estonia), with Dotted Numeral ‘1’ Cancellation, paper embossing on the back side, ink postal marking '27', franked with 10k (1858 issue)
1861 (27 Jan) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Saint Petersburg to Parnu (Estonia), with Dotted Numeral ‘1’ Cancellation, paper embossing on the back side, ink postal marking '27', franked with 10k (1858 issue)
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$40
1934-35 Soviet Union, Group of Advertising and Propaganda Covers
1934-35 Soviet Union, Group of Advertising and Propaganda Covers
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1866 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Horizontal Watermark, 'Kalach', Broken Denomination at the Upper Left Corner
1866 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Horizontal Watermark, 'Kalach', Broken Denomination at the Upper Left Corner
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$120
1879-1885 Small Collection of Stamped Envelopes, Postal Stationery with International and Registered Postal appeals
1879-1885 Small Collection of Stamped Envelopes, Postal Stationery with International and Registered Postal appeals
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1916 (4 Aug) 'Odessa - Alexandrovsk Parohod' steamship mail postcard PPC (T. V. Popieska. Merchants Garden) to Maykop (Kuban Region) franked with 3k Russian Empire Issue
1916 (4 Aug) 'Odessa - Alexandrovsk Parohod' steamship mail postcard PPC (T. V. Popieska. Merchants Garden) to Maykop (Kuban Region) franked with 3k Russian Empire Issue
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1889-1913 Small Collection of Stamped Envelopes, Postal Stationery with International and Registered Postal appeals
1889-1913 Small Collection of Stamped Envelopes, Postal Stationery with International and Registered Postal appeals
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1875-1879 Small Collection of Open Letters, Postal Stationery, Varieties of Print Errors
1875-1879 Small Collection of Open Letters, Postal Stationery, Varieties of Print Errors
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1872 3k Open Letter, Postal Stationery, 1st Issue, Brown, Type III, Postal appeal, 6 May 1878 International Shipment, SPb – Scotland, Rare RRR, Additional Franking with 1k
1872 3k Open Letter, Postal Stationery, 1st Issue, Brown, Type III, Postal appeal, 6 May 1878 International Shipment, SPb – Scotland, Rare RRR, Additional Franking with 1k
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1913 (22 Aug) 'Odessa - Nikolaev Parohod' steamship mail postcard PPC (Woman and Child in Veil) to Nikolaev (Mykolaiv) franked with 3k Romanovs Issue
1913 (22 Aug) 'Odessa - Nikolaev Parohod' steamship mail postcard PPC (Woman and Child in Veil) to Nikolaev (Mykolaiv) franked with 3k Romanovs Issue
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1911 (12 May) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Judicial Correspondence Cover from Kamianets-Podilskyi to Chernivtsi returned to Kamianets-Podilskyi with document of non-delivery, with red registration label, with blue crayon postal marking, with Official Violet Handstamps of the District Court, mixed franking with 7k and 15k In Favor of the Postman (22k total), Certificate
1911 (12 May) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Judicial Correspondence Cover from Kamianets-Podilskyi to Chernivtsi returned to Kamianets-Podilskyi with document of non-delivery, with red registration label, with blue crayon postal marking, with Official Violet Handstamps of the District Court, mixed franking with 7k and 15k In Favor of the Postman (22k total), Certificate
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1890 (29 Nov) Russian Empire, Russia, Derpt (Tartu) Locally addressed cover, franked with 2k bisect, with blue Derpt cds on reverse
1890 (29 Nov) Russian Empire, Russia, Derpt (Tartu) Locally addressed cover, franked with 2k bisect, with blue Derpt cds on reverse
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1916 (14 July) 'Odessa - Batumi Parohod' steamship mail postcard PPC (Odessa. Medium Fountain) to Poltava with Postage Due Stamp
1916 (14 July) 'Odessa - Batumi Parohod' steamship mail postcard PPC (Odessa. Medium Fountain) to Poltava with Postage Due Stamp
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$325
1884 7r Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Perforation 13.25
1884 7r Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Perforation 13.25
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1857-58 20k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 2, Perforation 14.5x15, Dotted Numeral '30' Cancellation, Nizhny Novgorod Fair Postmark
1857-58 20k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 2, Perforation 14.5x15, Dotted Numeral '30' Cancellation, Nizhny Novgorod Fair Postmark
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1884 7r Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Perforation 13.25, Signed
1884 7r Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Perforation 13.25, Signed
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$50
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Dotted Numeral '194' Cancellation, Nerekhta Postmark
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Dotted Numeral '194' Cancellation, Nerekhta Postmark
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1876 (23 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Mourning Cover from Pultusk to Paris (France) via Warsaw, with handstamped registration marking, blue crayon postal marking, postmark 'Railway Mail Car № 27-28' on the back side, franked with 3 x 5k (1866 issue), 8k (1875 issue), Wax Seal
1876 (23 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Mourning Cover from Pultusk to Paris (France) via Warsaw, with handstamped registration marking, blue crayon postal marking, postmark 'Railway Mail Car № 27-28' on the back side, franked with 3 x 5k (1866 issue), 8k (1875 issue), Wax Seal
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1903 (16 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Cover from Merv Post Office to Moscow, blue postmarks, with red registration label, with blue crayon postal marking, franked with 14k (1889 issue)
1903 (16 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Cover from Merv Post Office to Moscow, blue postmarks, with red registration label, with blue crayon postal marking, franked with 14k (1889 issue)
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$180
1884 3.5r Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Perforation 13.25, Signed
1884 3.5r Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Perforation 13.25, Signed
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$50
1909 - 1914 Small Collection of Closed Letters, Postal Stationery
1909 - 1914 Small Collection of Closed Letters, Postal Stationery
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$25
1857-58 10k Russian Empire on piece, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Pen Cancel, Dot on 'A' from below in 'ЗA'
1857-58 10k Russian Empire on piece, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Pen Cancel, Dot on 'A' from below in 'ЗA'
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1883-85 7k Stamped Envelope, Postal Stationery, Wax Seal, Blue, 113x73mm, 15th Issue
1883-85 7k Stamped Envelope, Postal Stationery, Wax Seal, Blue, 113x73mm, 15th Issue
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1902 (2 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Red Cross Picture Postcard from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Samedan (Switzerland) with red registration label, with violet and black registration handstamps, franked with 4k and 10k (1889 issue), (14k total)
1902 (2 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Red Cross Picture Postcard from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Samedan (Switzerland) with red registration label, with violet and black registration handstamps, franked with 4k and 10k (1889 issue), (14k total)
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1848 10k Stamped Envelope, Postal Stationery, Type I, Gray-Black, Postal appeal from Vilnius to Yampil, Wax Seal, 1st Issue
1848 10k Stamped Envelope, Postal Stationery, Type I, Gray-Black, Postal appeal from Vilnius to Yampil, Wax Seal, 1st Issue
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$375
1857-58 20k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 2, Perforation 14.5x15, SHIFTED Watermark, Dotted Numeral Cancellation, Signed
1857-58 20k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 2, Perforation 14.5x15, SHIFTED Watermark, Dotted Numeral Cancellation, Signed
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1857-58 30k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 3, Perforation 14.5x15, Dotted Numeral Cancellation, Certificate
1857-58 30k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 3, Perforation 14.5x15, Dotted Numeral Cancellation, Certificate
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$400
1864 5k St. Petersburg City Post Office, Rare Red cut-out inserted into envelope
1864 5k St. Petersburg City Post Office, Rare Red cut-out inserted into envelope
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$60
1914 (18 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Censored Cover from Moscow to Copenhagen (Denmark), with red registration label, rectangular violet handstamp 'Allowed by Censorship', franked with pair of 2 x 10k
1914 (18 Dec) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Censored Cover from Moscow to Copenhagen (Denmark), with red registration label, rectangular violet handstamp 'Allowed by Censorship', franked with pair of 2 x 10k
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1872 (7 Nov) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Official Judicial Triple-Weight Cover from Orlov to Vyatka, franked with 5k (1866 issue) and 30k (1868-75 issue), with red wax seal on reverse
1872 (7 Nov) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Official Judicial Triple-Weight Cover from Orlov to Vyatka, franked with 5k (1866 issue) and 30k (1868-75 issue), with red wax seal on reverse
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$55
1913 (15 Feb) 7k Russian Empire Postal Stationery Registered Cover from Saint Petersburg to train station Kavantsari (Finland, now Russia), with blue registration label, Wax Seals, additionally franked with 4k and 35k Romanovs (46k total)
1913 (15 Feb) 7k Russian Empire Postal Stationery Registered Cover from Saint Petersburg to train station Kavantsari (Finland, now Russia), with blue registration label, Wax Seals, additionally franked with 4k and 35k Romanovs (46k total)
Current bid:
$40
1876 'Taganrog - Kerch' steamship mail Cover to Genoa (Italy) franked with 8k, Berdiansk Postmark
1876 'Taganrog - Kerch' steamship mail Cover to Genoa (Italy) franked with 8k, Berdiansk Postmark
Current bid:
$850
1917 (9 Mar) Russian Empire, Russia, Civil War, Bolshevists Propaganda Liberty Cap, Registered Cover locally addressed in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg), with red registration label, red revolutionary emblem with slogan 'Long live Freedom! Viva La Liberte!', franked with a block of 12 x 7k
1917 (9 Mar) Russian Empire, Russia, Civil War, Bolshevists Propaganda Liberty Cap, Registered Cover locally addressed in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg), with red registration label, red revolutionary emblem with slogan 'Long live Freedom! Viva La Liberte!', franked with a block of 12 x 7k
Current bid:
$210
1917 (15 Mar) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Cover from Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg) to Moscow, with handstamped registration marking, franked with a block of 8 x 1k
1917 (15 Mar) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Cover from Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg) to Moscow, with handstamped registration marking, franked with a block of 8 x 1k
Current bid:
$110
1913 Romanovs, Russian Empire, Russia, Group of Readable Postmarks, Postal Use in Central Asia, Registered Wax Seal Cover franked with 2x3k and 14k (20k total)
1913 Romanovs, Russian Empire, Russia, Group of Readable Postmarks, Postal Use in Central Asia, Registered Wax Seal Cover franked with 2x3k and 14k (20k total)
Current bid:
$35
1915 (9 Apr) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Censored Cover from Moscow to Copenhagen (Denmark), with red registration label, violet round handstamp 'Reviewed by Moscow military censors', violet round handstamp 'Allowed by Censorship' on the back side, franked with Complete Set of 1k-10k
1915 (9 Apr) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Censored Cover from Moscow to Copenhagen (Denmark), with red registration label, violet round handstamp 'Reviewed by Moscow military censors', violet round handstamp 'Allowed by Censorship' on the back side, franked with Complete Set of 1k-10k
Current bid:
$85
1857-58 10k Russian Empire on piece, Russia, Watermark 1, Imperforate, Berdychiv Pre-stamp Postmark
1857-58 10k Russian Empire on piece, Russia, Watermark 1, Imperforate, Berdychiv Pre-stamp Postmark
Current bid:
$180
Soviet Union, Group of Advertising and Propaganda Covers
Soviet Union, Group of Advertising and Propaganda Covers
Current bid:
$120
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 1, Perforation 14.5x15, SHIFTED Watermark, Dotted Numeral '44' Cancellation, Smolensk Postmark, Large Coat of Arms
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 1, Perforation 14.5x15, SHIFTED Watermark, Dotted Numeral '44' Cancellation, Smolensk Postmark, Large Coat of Arms
Current bid:
$50
1935 Soviet Union, Group of Advertising and Propaganda Covers
1935 Soviet Union, Group of Advertising and Propaganda Covers
Current bid:
$150
1857-58 30k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 3, Perforation 14.5x15, Thick Paper
1857-58 30k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 3, Perforation 14.5x15, Thick Paper
Current bid:
$110
1917-19 10r Russian Empire, Russia, Pair, IMPERFORATE,
1917-19 10r Russian Empire, Russia, Pair, IMPERFORATE,
Current bid:
$65
1890 - 1913 Small Collection of Wrapper and Unstamped Transfer Order Forms, Postal Stationery
1890 - 1913 Small Collection of Wrapper and Unstamped Transfer Order Forms, Postal Stationery
Current bid:
$120
1883-1890 Small Collection of Stamped Envelopes, Postal Stationery with International and Registered Postal appeals
1883-1890 Small Collection of Stamped Envelopes, Postal Stationery with International and Registered Postal appeals
Current bid:
$65
1902-04 Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Group of Perforation Varieties and Readable Cancellations, Parcel Receipt Card franked with 5k, 35k, and 3x1r (3r 40k total)
1902-04 Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Group of Perforation Varieties and Readable Cancellations, Parcel Receipt Card franked with 5k, 35k, and 3x1r (3r 40k total)
Current bid:
$50
1857-58 30k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 3, Perforation 14.5x15
1857-58 30k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 3, Perforation 14.5x15
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$250
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Large Coat of Arms, Pen Cancel, Signed
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Large Coat of Arms, Pen Cancel, Signed
Current bid:
$110
1916 (2 Apr) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Judicial Correspondence Cover from Kherson to Bogushevka returned to Kamianets-Podilskyi Court, with red registration label, with Official Violet Handstamps of the District Court, mixed franking with 10k and 15k In Favor of the Postman (25k total)
1916 (2 Apr) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Judicial Correspondence Cover from Kherson to Bogushevka returned to Kamianets-Podilskyi Court, with red registration label, with Official Violet Handstamps of the District Court, mixed franking with 10k and 15k In Favor of the Postman (25k total)
Current bid:
$650
1898 'Batumi - Odessa Parohod' steamship mail postcard to Genoa (Italy)
1898 'Batumi - Odessa Parohod' steamship mail postcard to Genoa (Italy)
Current bid:
$200
1916 (21 Oct) 'Baku - Enzel Parohod' Steamship Mail WWI Registered Censored Cover from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Stocckholm (Sweden) franked with pair 10k of Russian Empire issue, violet postmark 'Opened by military censorship. Caucasian Military Censor No. 43'
1916 (21 Oct) 'Baku - Enzel Parohod' Steamship Mail WWI Registered Censored Cover from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Stocckholm (Sweden) franked with pair 10k of Russian Empire issue, violet postmark 'Opened by military censorship. Caucasian Military Censor No. 43'
Current bid:
$100
1911 'Crimea - Caucasus Parohod' steamship mail postcard PPC (Alupka. Palace. Crimea) to Putivl, Kursk Province
1911 'Crimea - Caucasus Parohod' steamship mail postcard PPC (Alupka. Palace. Crimea) to Putivl, Kursk Province
Current bid:
$85
1862 (4 Oct) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Saint Petersburg to Riga, franked with 20k (1858 issue) tied by dotted cancellation, with red Saint Petersburg cds on the front side and red wax seal 'Russian insurance company, 1897' on the reverse
1862 (4 Oct) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Saint Petersburg to Riga, franked with 20k (1858 issue) tied by dotted cancellation, with red Saint Petersburg cds on the front side and red wax seal 'Russian insurance company, 1897' on the reverse
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1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Haisyn Pre-stamp Postmark, Certificate
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Haisyn Pre-stamp Postmark, Certificate
Current bid:
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1913 Romanovs, Russian Empire, Russia, Group of Readable Postmarks, Postal Use in Caucasus, Picture Postcard franked with 4k
1913 Romanovs, Russian Empire, Russia, Group of Readable Postmarks, Postal Use in Caucasus, Picture Postcard franked with 4k
Current bid:
$18
1884 3.5r Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Perforation 13.25
1884 3.5r Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Perforation 13.25
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$50
1858 (17 Jul) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Riga to Liepaja franked with 10k (1857-58 issue), White spot near '10' in left lower corner, Dotted Numeral '38' Cancellation, Riga Postmark, Certificate
1858 (17 Jul) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Riga to Liepaja franked with 10k (1857-58 issue), White spot near '10' in left lower corner, Dotted Numeral '38' Cancellation, Riga Postmark, Certificate
Current bid:
$550
1848-1868 5k Stamped Envelope, Postal Stationery, St. Petersburg City Post Office, Blue (Sky blue), Wax Seal, 2nd Issue
1848-1868 5k Stamped Envelope, Postal Stationery, St. Petersburg City Post Office, Blue (Sky blue), Wax Seal, 2nd Issue
Current bid:
$300
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1946 Germany, Soviet zone, Reconstruction of German National Theater in Weimar, Sheet, Block (Michel 3 A XZ, Size 105 x 100mm, Rare, CV 20,000 EUR)
1946 Germany, Soviet zone, Reconstruction of German National Theater in Weimar, Sheet, Block (Michel 3 A XZ, Size 105 x 100mm, Rare, CV 20,000 EUR)
$2,200
1891 (16 Sep) Eastern Correspondence Offices in Levant, Disinfected Cover from Constantinople to Moscow via Odessa franked with 10k (Kr. 50, Perf. 14.25 x 14.75) with handstamp 'Очищено в Одесском карантине', Only few known
1891 (16 Sep) Eastern Correspondence Offices in Levant, Disinfected Cover from Constantinople to Moscow via Odessa franked with 10k (Kr. 50, Perf. 14.25 x 14.75) with handstamp 'Очищено в Одесском карантине', Only few known
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1919, 40gr on 2k Grodno Military Communications Courier Post, Germany Occupation WWI (Block of Four, Certificate)
1919, 40gr on 2k Grodno Military Communications Courier Post, Germany Occupation WWI (Block of Four, Certificate)
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1882 3k Starobelsk Zemstvo, Russia
1882 3k Starobelsk Zemstvo, Russia
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1922 RSFSR 1200 Germ Mark Consular Fee Stamp, Airmail (Zv. C8, Type I, Signed, Certificate, CV $3,000)
1922 RSFSR 1200 Germ Mark Consular Fee Stamp, Airmail (Zv. C8, Type I, Signed, Certificate, CV $3,000)
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1868 3k Melitopol Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #2, [ RR ], Only 10 Recorded, Certificate, CV $8,000)
1868 3k Melitopol Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #2, [ RR ], Only 10 Recorded, Certificate, CV $8,000)
$3,250
1925 Odessa, International Letter, 6 Advertising Stamps of Salve Cigarettes, the Kremlin, More Than $2,000 According to the Catalogue
1925 Odessa, International Letter, 6 Advertising Stamps of Salve Cigarettes, the Kremlin, More Than $2,000 According to the Catalogue
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1874 6k Dukhovschina Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #5, COMPLETE Sheet, All 8 Types, Certificate, Rare, CV $20,000)
1874 6k Dukhovschina Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #5, COMPLETE Sheet, All 8 Types, Certificate, Rare, CV $20,000)
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1858 30 kop Russian Empire, Watermark ‘3’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 4, Zv. 4, CV $30,000)
1858 30 kop Russian Empire, Watermark ‘3’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 4, Zv. 4, CV $30,000)
$3,250
First Essayan, erroneous 1 kop on 25 Rub perf., cancelled Dilidjan. Ex Artashes Taroumyan collection. The picture of this stamp is shown in ARTAR, p.140. Extremely Rare
First Essayan, erroneous 1 kop on 25 Rub perf., cancelled Dilidjan. Ex Artashes Taroumyan collection. The picture of this stamp is shown in ARTAR, p.140. Extremely Rare
$1,600
1882 (19 Oct) Urga, Mongolia cover addressed to Pekin, China, franked with 7k (Date-stamp Type 3b, Date EARLIER than the earliest recorded date, Rare)
1882 (19 Oct) Urga, Mongolia cover addressed to Pekin, China, franked with 7k (Date-stamp Type 3b, Date EARLIER than the earliest recorded date, Rare)
$1,700
First Essayan, erroneous 1 kop on 25 Rub imperf., NH. Mentioned in ARTAR, p.140. Ex Artashes Taroumyan collection. No more than 2-3 stamps exist. Extremely Rare
First Essayan, erroneous 1 kop on 25 Rub imperf., NH. Mentioned in ARTAR, p.140. Ex Artashes Taroumyan collection. No more than 2-3 stamps exist. Extremely Rare
$1,600
1867 10k on 20k Saint-Petersburg Сity Public Telegraph, Russian Empire, Second Issue (Certificate, Rare)
1867 10k on 20k Saint-Petersburg Сity Public Telegraph, Russian Empire, Second Issue (Certificate, Rare)
$2,300
1958 'Ilya Chavchavadze, Georgian writer' Zverev Catalog #2073A Variety Line perforation 12.5 instead of Combined perforation 12.5x12 MNH OG VF Cv $5000 Kirghner Certificate Rare stamp
1958 'Ilya Chavchavadze, Georgian writer' Zverev Catalog #2073A Variety Line perforation 12.5 instead of Combined perforation 12.5x12 MNH OG VF Cv $5000 Kirghner Certificate Rare stamp
$1,900
1916 Germany Submarine Mail, Berlin German Insurance Bank, 'Lighthouse and Ship', Corner Margins (Full set, Watermark, Only 200 issued, Rare, MNH)
1916 Germany Submarine Mail, Berlin German Insurance Bank, 'Lighthouse and Ship', Corner Margins (Full set, Watermark, Only 200 issued, Rare, MNH)
$4,250
1927 Gold Definitive Issue, Soviet Union USSR (Zv. #190 Ia, `ПОТЧОВАЯ` instead `ПОЧТОВАЯ`, Print Error, CV $7500, MNH)
1927 Gold Definitive Issue, Soviet Union USSR (Zv. #190 Ia, `ПОТЧОВАЯ` instead `ПОЧТОВАЯ`, Print Error, CV $7500, MNH)
$3,750
1866 5k Plate Proof in black and lavender prepared for the Paris Exhibition, Horizontal watermark, Russian Empire, Russia (Scott 22P, Proof, Certificate, Rare)
1866 5k Plate Proof in black and lavender prepared for the Paris Exhibition, Horizontal watermark, Russian Empire, Russia (Scott 22P, Proof, Certificate, Rare)
$1,600
1881 3k Starobelsk Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #20I [ RR ], Imperforate, Certificate, Only 32 known, CV $2,500)
1881 3k Starobelsk Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #20I [ RR ], Imperforate, Certificate, Only 32 known, CV $2,500)
$2,200
1912 German Empire, Germany, Semi-Official Airmail Stamp
1912 German Empire, Germany, Semi-Official Airmail Stamp
$4,750
1915 1k, Iron Brigade Communications Committee, Odessa, Russin Empire Cinderella, Ukraine
1915 1k, Iron Brigade Communications Committee, Odessa, Russin Empire Cinderella, Ukraine
$4,000
1922 RSFSR 1200 Germ Mark Consular Fee Stamp Airmail (Type III, CV $5400, MNH, Signed)
1922 RSFSR 1200 Germ Mark Consular Fee Stamp Airmail (Type III, CV $5400, MNH, Signed)
$1,600
1924 3r Gold Definitive issue 'Gold Standard', Russia, USSR (Perf. 13.5:10:13.5:13.5, Sc. 292 var, Margin from the right side, Certificate, Rare)
1924 3r Gold Definitive issue 'Gold Standard', Russia, USSR (Perf. 13.5:10:13.5:13.5, Sc. 292 var, Margin from the right side, Certificate, Rare)
$1,800
Lebedin Zemstvo 1894 (20 Aug) Сombination cover of a letter sent from the village of Istorop (Исторопъ) in the Lebedin district (Kharkov province) to Moscow (Certificate)
Lebedin Zemstvo 1894 (20 Aug) Сombination cover of a letter sent from the village of Istorop (Исторопъ) in the Lebedin district (Kharkov province) to Moscow (Certificate)
$6,000
1905 (11 Apr) Urga, Mongolia cover addressed to Kalgan, China, franked with 7k (Date-stamp Type 4b)
1905 (11 Apr) Urga, Mongolia cover addressed to Kalgan, China, franked with 7k (Date-stamp Type 4b)
$9,000
1912 20pf 'First Regensburg Airmail', German Empire, Germany, Semi-Official Airmail Stamp, Certificate
1912 20pf 'First Regensburg Airmail', German Empire, Germany, Semi-Official Airmail Stamp, Certificate
$1,700
1919, 40gr on 3k Grodno Military Communications Courier Post, Germany Occupation WWI (Block of Four, Certificate)
1919, 40gr on 3k Grodno Military Communications Courier Post, Germany Occupation WWI (Block of Four, Certificate)
$2,750
1881 20k Saint-Petersburg Сity Public Telegraph, Russian Empire, First Issue, Pair (Reprint, Margin, Certificate)
1881 20k Saint-Petersburg Сity Public Telegraph, Russian Empire, First Issue, Pair (Reprint, Margin, Certificate)
$1,900
1858 20 kop Russian Empire, Watermark ‘2’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 3, Zv. 3, CV $22,500)
1858 20 kop Russian Empire, Watermark ‘2’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 3, Zv. 3, CV $22,500)
$3,250
1858 20 kop Russian Empire, Mint, Watermark ‘2’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 3, Zv. 3, CV $22,500)
1858 20 kop Russian Empire, Mint, Watermark ‘2’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 3, Zv. 3, CV $22,500)
$1,900
1898 3k Soroki Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #10, INVERTED Background + Shifted Red, Sheet, Rare, CV $24,000+)
1898 3k Soroki Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #10, INVERTED Background + Shifted Red, Sheet, Rare, CV $24,000+)
$3,000
1c Panama (INVERTED Center, Print Error)
1c Panama (INVERTED Center, Print Error)
$3,000
1922 (15 Oct) 3k on 4k, 35k on 2k and 70k on 1k Priamur Rural Province (general Diterikhs), Far East Vladivostok, addressed to Mr. D. Scherbinin, Certificate of authenticity of secretary of the Consulate, with violet Consulate handstamp, Signature Rene Andre (Consul of France in Vladivostok) and Red Wax seal, сhecked at the French Consulate in Vladivostok
1922 (15 Oct) 3k on 4k, 35k on 2k and 70k on 1k Priamur Rural Province (general Diterikhs), Far East Vladivostok, addressed to Mr. D. Scherbinin, Certificate of authenticity of secretary of the Consulate, with violet Consulate handstamp, Signature Rene Andre (Consul of France in Vladivostok) and Red Wax seal, сhecked at the French Consulate in Vladivostok
$1,900
1959 'VIII Mendeleev Congress in Moscow'. Unissued set of two due to postponing the Congress. Liapin Catalog #H71-72. MNH OG VF Cv 3000 euros. Mandrovskiy Certificates.
1959 'VIII Mendeleev Congress in Moscow'. Unissued set of two due to postponing the Congress. Liapin Catalog #H71-72. MNH OG VF Cv 3000 euros. Mandrovskiy Certificates.
$1,600
1922 (30 Jan) Chita, Vladivostok, Far Eastern Republic (DVR), Russia, Civil War, Registered Cover from Trading House in Vladivostok to Paris with Cyrillic registration label overlaid by a Latin-script registration label 'Vladivostok. Siberia. Asian Russia' and blue registration handstamp, mixed franking with THREE different issues: pair of 10k and 5k of Vladivostok, Far Eastern Republic (DVR) issue, and 4 x 1k, 2 x 3k, 5k, and overprinted 4k (1922 issue) of Chita, Far Eastern Republic (DVR) issue
1922 (30 Jan) Chita, Vladivostok, Far Eastern Republic (DVR), Russia, Civil War, Registered Cover from Trading House in Vladivostok to Paris with Cyrillic registration label overlaid by a Latin-script registration label 'Vladivostok. Siberia. Asian Russia' and blue registration handstamp, mixed franking with THREE different issues: pair of 10k and 5k of Vladivostok, Far Eastern Republic (DVR) issue, and 4 x 1k, 2 x 3k, 5k, and overprinted 4k (1922 issue) of Chita, Far Eastern Republic (DVR) issue
$7,000
1863 (24 Apr) Russian Empire Cover with letter, franked with 10k Poland Kingdom First Issue (1860) (Warsaw Postmark '1', red Cancellation 'WARSZAWA 24/4', Certificate)
1863 (24 Apr) Russian Empire Cover with letter, franked with 10k Poland Kingdom First Issue (1860) (Warsaw Postmark '1', red Cancellation 'WARSZAWA 24/4', Certificate)
$3,500
1921 10k Verkhneudinsk Provisional Zemstvo Government Postal Stationery Cover from Selenginsk to Zhigalovo, franked with 2x7r on Imperial stamps and 2x70k on RSFSR stamps (total franking 15r 50k), Russian Civil War
1921 10k Verkhneudinsk Provisional Zemstvo Government Postal Stationery Cover from Selenginsk to Zhigalovo, franked with 2x7r on Imperial stamps and 2x70k on RSFSR stamps (total franking 15r 50k), Russian Civil War
$3,500
1945 Hela Submarine (U-Boot Hela), Military Mail Field Post Feldpost, Germany, Block of Four (Mi. 13 b, Corner Margin, Plate Numbers, Signed, CV $1,820+)
1945 Hela Submarine (U-Boot Hela), Military Mail Field Post Feldpost, Germany, Block of Four (Mi. 13 b, Corner Margin, Plate Numbers, Signed, CV $1,820+)
$1,800
1926-27 Weimar Republic, Germany, Blocks of Four (Mi. 385 - 397, 385 W OR - 388 W OR, 389 P OR, 390 W OR - 391 W OR, 392 P OR, 393 W OR, 394 P OR - 397 P OR, Sheet Inscriptions, Full Set, CV $7,500+, MNH)
1926-27 Weimar Republic, Germany, Blocks of Four (Mi. 385 - 397, 385 W OR - 388 W OR, 389 P OR, 390 W OR - 391 W OR, 392 P OR, 393 W OR, 394 P OR - 397 P OR, Sheet Inscriptions, Full Set, CV $7,500+, MNH)
$2,750
1875-79 25pf German Empire, Germany (Mi. 35, Signed, CV $6,800, MNH)
1875-79 25pf German Empire, Germany (Mi. 35, Signed, CV $6,800, MNH)
$2,750
1858 30k Russian Empire, Watermark ‘3’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 4, Zv. 4, Certificate, CV $30,000)
1858 30k Russian Empire, Watermark ‘3’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 4, Zv. 4, Certificate, CV $30,000)
$2,400
1858 30 kop Russian Empire, Mint, Watermark ‘3’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 4, Zv. 4, CV $30,000)
1858 30 kop Russian Empire, Mint, Watermark ‘3’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 4, Zv. 4, CV $30,000)
$2,100
1879 10k Kherson Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #5M, INVERTED Center, Canceled '24 May 1883', Canceled stamp NOT recorded, Ex Faberge, Certificate)
1879 10k Kherson Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #5M, INVERTED Center, Canceled '24 May 1883', Canceled stamp NOT recorded, Ex Faberge, Certificate)
$2,000
1950 (May 2) Overseas Chinese Remittance & Letter Office envelope sent from Amoy to Rangoon, Burma
1950 (May 2) Overseas Chinese Remittance & Letter Office envelope sent from Amoy to Rangoon, Burma
$1,500
1899 2k on 5k Lebedin Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #9 [ RR ], Certificate, Used, Only 20 known, CV $4,000)
1899 2k on 5k Lebedin Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #9 [ RR ], Certificate, Used, Only 20 known, CV $4,000)
$3,000
1922 (2 Jul) Russia, Civil War, 2k Vladivostok, Far Eastern Republic (DVR), Romanovs Issue Registered Postal Stationery Wrapper from Vladivostok to Suresnes (France) via London with two Cyrillic registration labels overlaid by a Latin-script registration label 'Vladivostok. Siberia. Asian Russia', red London transit cds and violet private handstamp, additionally franked with 2x35k on 2k (total franking 72k)
1922 (2 Jul) Russia, Civil War, 2k Vladivostok, Far Eastern Republic (DVR), Romanovs Issue Registered Postal Stationery Wrapper from Vladivostok to Suresnes (France) via London with two Cyrillic registration labels overlaid by a Latin-script registration label 'Vladivostok. Siberia. Asian Russia', red London transit cds and violet private handstamp, additionally franked with 2x35k on 2k (total franking 72k)
$1,800
1924 3r Gold Definitive Issue, Soviet Union, USSR, Russia (Zag. 57C, Zv. 53A, Sc. 292a, Typography, Perf 10, Buchsbayew certificate, Rare, CV $5,500)
1924 3r Gold Definitive Issue, Soviet Union, USSR, Russia (Zag. 57C, Zv. 53A, Sc. 292a, Typography, Perf 10, Buchsbayew certificate, Rare, CV $5,500)
$2,500
1925 (Jul 22) Cover from TSETSERLIG MANDAL to Kalgan, Boxed cancellation in red, Freepost issue 1924 5 cents and two times 10 cents (25 cents total) as standard postage for foreign letters, Chinese postage due 'T' handstamp, Transit c.d.s. of Russian Post Office URGA 25.7.25, Arrival handstamp KALGAN 11.8.25
1925 (Jul 22) Cover from TSETSERLIG MANDAL to Kalgan, Boxed cancellation in red, Freepost issue 1924 5 cents and two times 10 cents (25 cents total) as standard postage for foreign letters, Chinese postage due 'T' handstamp, Transit c.d.s. of Russian Post Office URGA 25.7.25, Arrival handstamp KALGAN 11.8.25
$2,000
1931 (17 Nov) Urga (Ulan Bator), Republic of Mongolia, Local cover franked with imperf 10m with INVERTED overprint
1931 (17 Nov) Urga (Ulan Bator), Republic of Mongolia, Local cover franked with imperf 10m with INVERTED overprint
$1,500
1958 'VIII Mendeleev Congress in Moscow'. Unissued set of two due to postponing the Congress. Liapin Catalog #H71-72. MNH OG VF Cv 3000 euros. Two Mandrovskiy Certificates.
1958 'VIII Mendeleev Congress in Moscow'. Unissued set of two due to postponing the Congress. Liapin Catalog #H71-72. MNH OG VF Cv 3000 euros. Two Mandrovskiy Certificates.
$1,800
1911 Odessa, Card cancelled Odessa Exhibition to Moravia Austria. The Exhibition opened again during 1911, Extremely Rare Exhibition Postmark, Illustrated Postcard, Russian Empire
1911 Odessa, Card cancelled Odessa Exhibition to Moravia Austria. The Exhibition opened again during 1911, Extremely Rare Exhibition Postmark, Illustrated Postcard, Russian Empire
$2,000
1922 RSFSR 24 Germ Mark Consular Fee Stamp, Airmail (Zv. C2, Type I, Signed, CV $350, MNH)
1922 RSFSR 24 Germ Mark Consular Fee Stamp, Airmail (Zv. C2, Type I, Signed, CV $350, MNH)
$1,600
1915-19 20pf German Empire, Germany, Pair (Mi. 87 II U, Imperforate, Signed, Canceled, Rare, CV $9,000)
1915-19 20pf German Empire, Germany, Pair (Mi. 87 II U, Imperforate, Signed, Canceled, Rare, CV $9,000)
$1,600
1857 Russia Number One 10k (Sc. 1) brown & blue, cover from Fellini to Riga, dotted cancellation '395', RARE!
1857 Russia Number One 10k (Sc. 1) brown & blue, cover from Fellini to Riga, dotted cancellation '395', RARE!
$2,500
1897 Canada, Full Set (SG 121, 122, 125, 126, 128 - 133, 135 - 140, CV $7,800)
1897 Canada, Full Set (SG 121, 122, 125, 126, 128 - 133, 135 - 140, CV $7,800)
$1,500
1858 10 kop Russian Empire, Watermark ‘1’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 2, Zv. 2, CV $11,000)
1858 10 kop Russian Empire, Watermark ‘1’, Perf. 14.5x15 (Sc. 2, Zv. 2, CV $11,000)
$3,750
1924 3r Gold Definitive Issue, Soviet Union, USSR, Russia (Zv. 53E, Sc. 292 var, Typography, Perf 13.5x13.5x13.5x10, Buchsbayew and Diena certificates, Extremely Rare, CV $20,000, MNH)
1924 3r Gold Definitive Issue, Soviet Union, USSR, Russia (Zv. 53E, Sc. 292 var, Typography, Perf 13.5x13.5x13.5x10, Buchsbayew and Diena certificates, Extremely Rare, CV $20,000, MNH)
$6,000
1860 10k Poland Kingdom First Issue, Russian Empire (Mi. 1, Postmark '325', CV $300)
1860 10k Poland Kingdom First Issue, Russian Empire (Mi. 1, Postmark '325', CV $300)
$1,600
1924 1k Gold Definitive Issue, Soviet Union USSR (IMPERFORATE, Typo, Zv. 35b, Zag. 39Pa, Certificate, MNH)
1924 1k Gold Definitive Issue, Soviet Union USSR (IMPERFORATE, Typo, Zv. 35b, Zag. 39Pa, Certificate, MNH)
$1,500
1857 10k Russian Empire First Issue, Imperf (Sc. 1, Zv. 1, Watermark ‘1’, Signed)
1857 10k Russian Empire First Issue, Imperf (Sc. 1, Zv. 1, Watermark ‘1’, Signed)
$1,600
1880 3k Starobelsk Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #17 [ RR ], Certificate, Only 23 mint stamps known, Ex Faberge and Ferrari, CV $2,000)
1880 3k Starobelsk Zemstvo, Russia (Schmidt #17 [ RR ], Certificate, Only 23 mint stamps known, Ex Faberge and Ferrari, CV $2,000)
$1,800
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