First Essayan, a pair of erroneous ‘1’ kop on 25 Rub in red ink, perf., NH. The pair is ex-Artashes Taroumian, one of the most known peals of his collection, pictured and described in his catalog ARTAR, p.140 (indicated price for a single stamp...

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First Essayan, a pair of erroneous ‘1’ kop on 25 Rub in red ink, perf., NH. The pair is ex-Artashes Taroumian, one of the most known peals of his collection, pictured and described in his catalog ARTAR, p.140 (indicated price for a single stamp in ARTAR is USD 150.00). Extremely rare, probably unique in pair.

Condition: MLH.

Lot sold:

$600

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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #34

Auction 34

December 18 - 29, 2023

United States , Huntersville , NC

34th Philatelic Auction from Oldlouis Auctions. A lot of unique specialized collections are presented. The rarest stamps and postal history items of Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Baltic States, and The World.

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Germany: WWI Occupations, Propaganda, Fieldpost, After 1945 Period

Lots 1 - 455

Closed on Dec 18

Germany: Empire, Weimar Republic, Third Reich

Lots 456 - 976

Closed on Dec 19

Germany: WWII Occupations & Legions

Lots 977 - 1619

Closed on Dec 20

Ukraine, Poland, and Displaced Persons Camps

Lots 1620 - 2055

Closed on Dec 21

Ukraine: Tridents & Podolia Specialized Collection

Lots 2056 - 2730

Closed on Dec 22

The World & WWII Armies Stamps

Lots 2731 - 3163

Closed on Dec 23

Russia: Empire, Offices Abroad, Wenden, Zemstvo

Lots 3164 - 3729

Closed on Dec 26

Russian Civil War: Armies, Republics, Caucasus, Locals

Lots 3730 - 4233

Closed on Dec 27

RSFSR, Soviet Union & Tannu Tuva Philatelic Rarities

Lots 4234 - 4642

Closed on Dec 28

The Soviet Union: Chronology 1923-1960

Lots 4643 - 5105

Closed on Dec 29

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