1917-18 5d Offices in China, Russia (Russika 64 Tc, INVERTED Overprint, SHIFTED Background, Signed, CV $1,000+, Certificate, Extremely Rare, MNH)

Russia & Soviet Union / Offices in China

A great rarity, few known to exist. Similar stamp but in mint hinged condition was sold on Cherrystone for $1,000 + buyer's premium. This stamp is in perfect MNH condition, which makes it much scarcest. No price for MNH condition. Certificate.

Condition: MNH.

Variety Print Error Inverted Overprint

Lot sold:

$600

USD

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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction

Auction 42

February 3 - 14, 2025

United States , Black Mountain , NC

The Empire and Zemstvo, offices abroad, Civil War and Czechoslovak Legion, Soviet varieties and chronology, Russian post in Mongolia, charity letter sheets, Ukraine and DP camps. Germany and colonies, occupations, Sudetenland, Third Reich propaganda, world locals and 19th-century classics complete the sale.

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The World, Local Issues, 19th Century Stamps, and Rare Cinderellas

Lots 1 - 555

Closed on Feb 3

Russian Empire and Zemstvo

Lots 556 - 1072

Closed on Feb 4

Russian Offices Abroad: China, Levant, Crete

Lots 1073 - 1458

Closed on Feb 5

Russian Civil War, Czechoslovak Legion, Local Issues, Caucasus

Lots 1459 - 2048

Closed on Feb 6

RSFSR, Soviet Union & Tannu Tuva Rare Stamps and Varieties

Lots 2049 - 2344

Closed on Feb 7

Russian Post in Mongolia, Charity Letter Sheets, Mute Covers

Lots 2345 - 2804

Closed on Feb 7

The Soviet Union: Chronology

Lots 2805 - 3269

Closed on Feb 8

Third Reich Propaganda: Illustrated Postcards and Labels

Lots 3270 - 3898

Closed on Feb 10

Germany: Empire, Weimar Republic, Third Reich, Territories, After 1945

Lots 3899 - 4463

Closed on Feb 11

Germany: Colonies, German States, Rare Revenues, Courier Mail

Lots 4464 - 5054

Closed on Feb 12

Germany: WWI & WWII Occupations, Sudetenland, Propaganda

Lots 5055 - 5613

Closed on Feb 13

Ukraine & Displaced Persons Camps

Lots 5614 - 6144

Closed on Feb 14

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