Lot 1243 Russian Civil War Period Locals and Independent Republics, 1919–1920s, a desirable accumulation of hundreds of mostly mint stamps, organised in a double-sided 16-page stockbook and largely arranged by Michel catalogue, including issues from the Russian White Army (Deniken, Wrangel), Army of the North West, South Russia (Krim, Jekaterinodar, with some high-catalogue inverted overprints), as well as Ukraine, Russian Company of Navigation & Trade, ROPIT, Russian Levant, Tatum, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Transcaucasia and others, with an additional grouping of intriguing labels, a seldom-seen and fascinating assembly, ideal for the specialist. See Video, and numerous scans.. Estimate C$300, sold for C$450.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 1244, Used collection of Russia 1860s-1966 in Minkus album, sold for C$767
Lot 1244 Substantially complete used collection of Russia, 1860s–1966, in a Minkus album, featuring numerous singles of interest and many complete sets in appealing condition, with considerable CTO material as expected, particularly strong from the mid-1930s, including anti-war and ethnographic issues, noting highlights such as Sc. #478 (c.v. $200), #546–550 ($72), #559–568 ($113), #859 ($75), #C40–49 ($112), #C53–57 ($78), #C58–67 ($126), and #C75a ($215), among others, a well-kept and attractive collection; photos show a representative sampling. Scott C$350, sold for C$650.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 627, Russia 1850 Russian Company of Navigation and Trade 10pa brown & blue Steamer & Eagle, XF used
Lot 627 Russia #2 1850, Russian Company of Navigation and Trade (ROPiT), 10pa brown & blue Steamer & Eagle, imperforate, four enormous balanced margins, neatly-struck ‘785’ numeral lozenge of Alexandria in blue, a choice example, extremely fine; signed Zumstein. (Mi. 1) Scott CV U$750.
Lot 481, Canada 1888-1910 group of eight UPU stationery cards to different destinations, sold for C$614
Lot 481 Group of eight 2c UPU Stationery Cards to eight Different Destinations, with 1888 to Mexico, 1892 to Turkey, 1893 to India, 1895 to Sweden, 1895 to Russia, 1896 to Belgium, 1896 to Germany, and 1910 to Costa Rica. Most cards have interesting transit and receiver postmarks, some have toning, otherwise mostly fine or better. See scans. Estimate $250, sold for C$525.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 1043, Old time collection of early covers and cards from Russia, 1869-1910s
Lot 1043 Russia Old Time Collection of 19 Early Covers and Cards, 1869 to 1910s, including 6 early unused stationery items and 13 covers with stamps affixed, with destinations such as United States, GB, Poland, France, Italy and domestic. Many are folded letters, some are folded covers and some are covers. We noted a few single frankings, such as Scott #26 on a printed matter letter, and others, plus combination frankings. There is also a wealth of postmarks to be found, both on front and on back – ideal for the specialist. The stationery includes a cover on laid paper with a very rare Red Cross handstamp (from 188?). The condition is mostly very fine, with bright colours on the stamps, as this was squirreled away since the 1960s and was recently discovered. All items are scanned online. Estimate C$300.