1978, sunken die proof plate form for ''Vifag'' printing machine, containing 18 different types of engraving, size 121x100mm, produced on gummed stamp paper with traces of hinging, VF and extremely rare, Est. $400-$500
Auction #94 WORLDWIDE AIR POST STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY
By: Raritan Stamps Inc.
Raritan Stamps Inc. Auction #94 WORLDWIDE AIR POST STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY
Raritan Stamps, Inc. - Live Auction #94
October 27-29,2022.
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities of the World.
The Sale contains 1580 lots and represents the property of 27 owners.
Among the highlights are:
- Over 200 lots related to Worldwide Air Post, including Pioneer and Zeppelin Flights items of various countries;
- Beautiful selection of US and Canada Proofs, Errors and Multiples;
- Valuable British Commonwealth, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II issues in blocks of four;
- Rarities of China of all periods, including Mei Lan-fang and 15th Anniversary souvenir sheets, Golden Monkey and many more; Nice ranges of French,
- German area material, including Occupation items of World War I and II, Volga German Workers' Commune postal history material;
- Italian lots, including powerful Occupation of Montenegro, outstanding Colony items;
- A One Man Collection of Judaica Theme in Worldwide Philately;
- Strong Russian area material of all regimes;
- Outstanding Ukrainian Classic items from renowned Collections of John Bulat, Dr. Seichter and Dr. Zelonka.
The auction will be held within three sections.
Timetable
October 27, 2022 |
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Lots #1 – 570
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Items of United States, Great Britain, British Commonwealth countries from A to C, including valuable Ascension, Bahamas, BNA and Canada |
October 28, 2022 |
11:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Lots #571–1070
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British Commonwealth continues with Cayman Islands, including powerful Cyprus, Hong Kong, Malayan States, New Zealand, Rhodesia and St. Helena; Countries of the World from Afghanistan to Nicaragua, representing rarities of Austria, China, Germany and Occupations, Italy and Colonies, Collections of Judaica and Fezzan (Libya), valuable Liechtenstein and Monaco |
October 29, 2022 |
11:00 am- 5:00 pm
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Lots #1071-1580
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Countries of the World follows by Persia, proofs of Romania, powerful Russia and Soviet Union, including Semi-Postal, Air Post and other Back of the Book issues, strong Ukraine and Vietnam, Worldwide Topical Collections |
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Lot #1195 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1976, definitive issue, Order of Armed Forces, die proof of 1k in greenish black (issued color), artist E. Aniskin, engraver V. Savelyev, printer's markings at sides, size 89x119mm, printed on wove paper without gum, VF and rare, Est. $300-$400
Lot #1196 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1977, Marshal Leonid A. Govorov, die proof of 4k in brown (issued color), artist N. Cherkasov, engraver T. Nikitina, printer's markings at sides, size 90x120mm, no gum as issued, VF and rare, Est. $350-$400
Lot #1197 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1977, Soviet Icebreakers, 4k-20k, complete set of seven die proofs in indigo, black, brown, blue or violet, artist A. Axamit with group of engravers, each one with printer's markings at sides, approximate size 120x87-90mm, proof of 4k with two paper folds, 6k has tiny marginal thin, otherwise VF and extremely rare in complete set, Est. $2,000-$2,400
Lot #1198 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1977, Mail Processing, complete set of five die proofs of 4k in various colors, artist G. Komlev with group of engravers, size 118-120x76-86mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on wove paper without gum, mostly VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $1,500-$2,000
Lot #1199 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1977, Postal Official and Postal Code, die proof of (4k) in brown representing a part of engraved design (stage proof), artist G. Komlev, engraver L. Mayorova, size 120x87mm, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and very rare, Est. $300-$400
Lot #1200 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1977, Postal Official and (Sorting Machine), die proof of (4k) in brown representing a part of engraved design (stage proof), artist G. Komlev, engraver I. Mokrousov, size 118x88mm, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and very rare, Est. $300-$400
Lot #1201 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1977, Postal Official and Mail Transportation, die proof of 4k in green (issued in brown and green), engraved part of the design, artist G. Komlev, engraver T. Nikitina, printer's markings at sides, size 120x88mm, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and very rare, Est. $300-$400
Lot #1202 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1977, Postal Official and Mail Delivery, die proof of 4k in brown (issued in brown and black), engraved part of the design, artist G. Komlev, engraver I. Mokrousov, printer's markings at sides, size 118x87mm, produced on wove paper without gum, VF and very rare, Est. $300-$400
Lot #1203 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1979, Ice-Hockey World Championships in Moscow, sunken die proof of engraved part of the souvenir sheet design (50k) in brown violet, artist Y. Artsimenev, engraver L. Mayorova, size 120x100mm, printed on stamp gummed paper, tiny thin spot from hinge removal, still VF and very rare, Est. $400-$500
Lot #1204 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1979, Research Fleet, 1k-15k, complete set of six sunken die proofs in black, artist A. Axamit with group of engravers, each one with printer's markings at sides, approximate size 120x100mm, printed on stamp gummed paper, 1k with hinge over scratched paper, otherwise traces of hinges, mostly VF and extremely rare in complete set, Est. $2,000-$2,400
Lot #1205 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1980, Mordovian Autonomous Republic, die proof of 4k in carmine (issued color), artist Y. Kosorukov, size 89x120mm, printed on wove paper, no gum as issued, NH, VF and rare, Est. $400-$500
Lot #1206 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1980, definitive issue, Soviet Flag, die proof of 3k in bright red (issued color), artist A. Kalashnikov, size 88x119mm, printed on wove paper without gum, VF, Est. $300-$400
Lot #1207 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1980, Moscow River Bridges, 4k, 6k and 15k, complete set of three sunken die proofs in black, approximate size 100x120mm, printer's markings at sides, printed on gummed stamp paper, traces of previous hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $1,200-$1,500
Lot #1208 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1981, Academician Mstislav V. Keldysh, die proof of engraved part of the design of 4k in brown, artist G. Komlev, printer's markings at sides, size 96x110mm, no gum, VF and very rare, Est.$400-$500
Lot #1209 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1981, Centenary of Welding, invented by N. Bernardos, two sunken die proofs of 6k of black color only, one is complete design, the other one has N. Bernardos' portrait only, first one with printer's markings and manuscript ''Correct letter ''B'' (on proof it is oblique at top left), sizes 115-120x100mm, printed on gummed paper with traces of hinging, VF and probably unique couple, Est. $800-$1,000
Lot #1210 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1982, 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Georgy Dimitrov, Bulgarian Communist Leader, two die proofs of 6k in green, complete design and central vignette only, artist V. Nikitin, first one with printer's markings at sides, approximate size 90x120mm, printed on wove paper without gum, fresh and VF, Est. $700-$800
Lot #1211 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1982, Public Transportation in 19th and 20th Centuries, (4k)-(32k), complete set of six sunken die proofs, engraved part of the design, artist V. Karasev, each one with printer's markings at sides, approximate size 100x120mm, 6k with minor changes compare to issued stamp, printed on stamp gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and extremely rare, Est. $2,500-$3,000
Lot #1212 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1982, Public Transportation in 19th and 20th Centuries, (4k)-(32k), complete set of six sunken die proofs, parts of engraved designs (stage proofs), artist V. Karasev, each one with printer's markings at sides, approximate size 100x120mm, two proofs with minor corrections, printed on stamp gummed paper, traces of hinges, VF and very rare, Est. $2,000-$2,400
Lot #1213 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1983, Marshal Alexander I. Yegorov, two die proofs of 4k in brown violet, complete design or central vignette only, artist V. Nikitin, first one with printer's markings at sides, approximate size 90x120mm, printed on wove paper without gum, fresh and VF, Est. $700-$800
Lot #1214 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1980, Moscow Olympic Games, Golden Cities - Moscow, Leningrad, Kiev, Minsk and Tallinn, complete set of ten sunken die proofs of 1r+50k in black color only, two for each city, artist L. Sharov with group of engravers, approximate size 120x100mm, printer's markings at sides, produced on stamp gummed paper, traces of hinging, VF and very rare in complete set, Est. $4,000-$5,000
Lot #1215 - russia - soviet union Die Proofs Selection
1978, History of Aviation, 4k-20k, complete set of six die proofs in gray black, artist E. Aniskin, engravers I. Mokrousov, M. Silyanova and V. Savelyev, each one with printer's markings at sides, approximate size 120x100mm, full OG with traces of hinging, VF and extremely rare, especially in complete set, Est. $2,000-$2,400
Lot #1216 - russia - soviet union postal stationery items
1939, Specimen of COD (Cash on Delivery) envelope, pre-printed at both sides, postmarked ''10.4.39'' with text ''Gosshtampsviaz. Obrazets'', VF and rare item from the Postal Archives, Est. $200-$300
Lot #1217 - russia - soviet union postal stationery items
MOSTLY POSTCARDS SELECTION: 1923-46, 53 unused and used (10) stationery items, including 36 postcards (4 illustrated), 8 unsevered reply cards, 3 envelopes, 2 letter cards, 2 patriotic items, 2 cards related to Germany, in addition group of 5 handstamps from Newspaper wrappers, F/VF, Est. $350-$400
Lot #1218 - russia - soviet union Stamps of 1924-91
1924 (February 2), cover from Povenets (then Olonets Gub.) to Germany, franked by litho definitives 1k-6k and Lenin Mourning stamp of 6k, as well as three War Charity labels were added and cancelled together with postal stamps, mostly VF, Est. $250-$300
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