Lots 1 - 57, Catalogue of Auction #91, Raritan Stamps, Inc

1858, 10k brown and blue, perforation 14½x15 (slightly defected), numeral watermark "1", used on entre letter from St. Petersburg to Narva, tied by experimental dotted "1" cancellation (with extra two pairs dots in front and behind of "1"), pre-philatelic two-line St. Petersburg red "22.FEB.1858" date stamp is alongside, F/VF, Est. $200- $250

1864, 3k black and green with perforation 12½, 5k black and lilac, 10k brown and blue, both with perforation 14½x15 on paper without watermark, all used on entire wrapper from St. Petersburg to Amsterdam, three markings "Franco", arrival ds on reverse, F/VF and scarce two issues franking, Est. $250-$300

1866-70, 1k-20k, complete set of six, perforation 14½x15, printed on horizontally laid paper, three stamps with margins, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250

1869, 3k black and green, 5k black and lilac, both with perforation 14½x15 on paper without watermark, 20k blue and orange on horizontally laid paper, used on entire letter from St. Petersburg to Montpellier, tied by dotted oval "S.P.B." marking along with normal date stamp, arrival ds on reverse, F/VF, Est. $150-$200

1868, 20k blue and orange, printed on vertically laid paper, solo franking on entire wrapper from Odessa to London, fold through the stamp, in addition the same 20k stamp on vertically laid paper off cover, fresh and VF, C.v. altogether $1,010, Est. $200-$250

1875-79, 7k, 8k, 10k and 20k, set of four values in top left sheet margin (full or partial) blocks of four on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1883, 2k dark bluish green, imperforated single with balanced margins on horizontally laid paper, background is slightly shifted to the left, bold color and strong impression clearly visible on reverse, redistributed part of original gum, VF and rare variety, C.v. $1,100, Est. $500-$600

1889-92, 1k orange, right sheet margin imperforated block of four with large red "Obrazets" initials, printed on horizontally laid paper, slight mostly marginal folds and minor full original gum soiling, NH, VF and rare, especially in multiple, Est. $500-$600

1889-92, 3.50r black and gray, 7r black and yellow, set of two high values on horizontally laid paper, full OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $240, Est. $150-$200

1889-92, 7r black and yellow, bottom sheet margin single printed on horizontally laid paper, the "key" stamp from the set, full OG, barest trace of hinge, VF, C.v. $190, Est. $100-$140

1902, rectangular imperforated essay of 7k in dark rose, unissued design with Coat of Arms in the middle, printed on thin card, perfect quality, no gum as issued, VF and rare, Standard Cat. #UD43 var, Est. $1,500-$2,000

1902, 3k carmine, a single with very light printing of the background on vertically laid paper, full OG, VLH, VF, Est. $100-$120

1906, 5r blue, green and light blue, perforation 11½, horizontal pair with label at left, slight gum wave just mentioned for a record, nice and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, especially in pair, C.v. $2,900, Est. $1,200-$1,500

1912-17, 15k red brown and blue, printed on paper with vertical varnish lines, inverted offset of the design on the face, appearing as double impression, full OG, very light trace of hinge, VF and a spectacular item, P. Buchsbayew certificate, Est. $140-$180

1912-16, 20k blue and carmine, 50k lilac and green, two stamps with background in addition printed on gum side in unfolded blocks of four, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF, RES $200-$250

Romanov Dynasty Proofs

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x45mm, traces of hinge at top, no hidden defects, VF, proofs in black are extremely rare ,only a handful was produced, Est. $1,200-$1,400

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in carmine rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 46x50mm, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in orange, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x57mm, traces of previous mounting, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 41x50mm, traces of hinges at top, no usual thins, VF and very rare, Est. $1,200-$1,400

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x48mm, traces of hinges as usual, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in brownish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 43x51mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin cardboard, size 34x44mm, shallow paper scratch on reverse with no importance, VF and very rare, Est. $1,000 -$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in green, quadruple (three inverted) impression on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 48x57mm, traces of hinge at top, no usual thins or other hidden defects, VF and probably unique, Est. $1,500-$2,000

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 39x53mm, trace of hinge at top as usual, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in yellow orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 45x49mm, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 4k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin cardboard, size 45x60mm, VF and very rare, proofs in black were printed in very small quantity, Est. $1,200- $1,400

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 4k in carmine rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 47x50mm, usual hinge traces, no thins, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 4k in orange, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 41x48mm, traces of hinges as always exists, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Catherine II, imperforated large die proof of 14k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 38x47mm, VF and very rare, only limited quantity of 14k proofs were printed, especially in black, Est. $1,500-$1,800

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Catherine II, imperforated large die proof of 14k in ultramarine, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 48x74mm, traces of hinges as usual, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of14k, especially in such color, Est. $1,500-$1,800

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Catherine II, imperforated large die proof of 14k in reddish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 39x45mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 14kdenomination, Est. $1,300-$1,600

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Nicholas I, imperforated large die proof of 15k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x47mm, slight thins at top corners, still VF and very rare proof, especially in black, Est. $900-$1,100

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Nicholas I, imperforated large die proof of 15k in light blue, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 45x71mm, traces of hinges as usual, no thins or other defects, VF and very rare proof in blue color, Est. $1,300-$1,600

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Nicholas I, imperforated proof of 15k yellow brown (issued color) in sheetlet of ten (5x2), printed on chalk-surfaced paper, Russian letters "RZ" (Rihards Zarriņš - graphic designer) at bottom right, very fresh and nice, no gum as produced, very lightly hinged at top and bottom, no thins or other defects, VF and extremely rare, ex-M. Liphschutz, G. Denisenko, according to Robson Lowe only three such sheetlets were printed, we sold one of them with minor faults at our Auction #59 (December 2013) for $10,350 including commission, Est. $10,000-$12,000

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 28x35mm, shallow thin spots at top corners, still fresh, VF and very rare, Est. $900-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in blue, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 36x50mm, slight traces of previous mounts, no thins or other defects, VF and very rare proof in blue color, Est. $1,300-$1,600

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in carmine rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 37x44mm, traces of hinges as always, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000 -$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in vermilion, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x44mm, usual trace of hinges, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000 -$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexis Mikhailovich, imperforated large die proof of 25k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 37x48mm, VF, proofs in black are very rare, especially for 25k denomination, Est. $1,600-$1,900

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexis Mikhailovich, imperforated large die proof of 25k in blue, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 39x48mm, no thins or other defects, VF and very rare, especially for 25k denomination, Est. $1,300-$1,600

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin cardboard, size 38x50mm, no any thins or hidden defects, VF and very rare, Est. $1,300-$1,600

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in blue, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x67mm, no thins or other defects, VF and very rare proof in blue color, Est. $1,300-$1,600

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x49mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in brownish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 48x69mm, usual hinge traces, no any defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Elizabeth Petrovna, imperforated large die proof of 50k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin paper, size 38x46mm, small thin at top left corner, nevertheless VF, proofs of 50k are very rare, especially in black, Est. $1,000-$1,300

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Elizabeth Petrovna, imperforated large die proof of 50k in ultramarine, printed on chalk-surfaced thin paper, size 39x47mm, usual traces of hinges, no thins or any other defects, VF, proofs of 50kare very rare, especially in such color, Est. $1,500-$2,000

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Elizabeth Petrovna, imperforated large die proof of 50k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 36x47mm, traces of hinges as usual, no hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 50k, Est. $1,200-$1,500

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Michael Feodorovich, imperforated large die proof of 70k in deep orange, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x50mm, hinge traces as always exists, no thins or hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 70k denomination, Est. $1,200- $1,500

1913, Romanov Dynasty, Romanov's House in Zaryadye, large die proof of 3r in black, incomplete design of the House, printed on a cardboard, size 76x52mm, no artist and engraver names at the bottom, minimal traces of previous mounting, fresh, VF and extremely rare, provenance - the Tsar Collection, sold by R. Lowe in 1935, Est. $2,000-$2,500

Issues of 1915-1917

1915, Romanov Dynasty money stamps, Nicholas I, 15k orange brown, bottom sheet margin imperforated single, text on reverse is misplaced, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $200, Est. $120-$150

1915, Romanov Dynasty money stamps, Alexander I, 20k olive green with double impression, bottom right corner sheet margin imperforated block of eight, no gum as produced, NH, VF, Est. $500-$600

1917, 10r carmine, yellow and gray, bottom sheet margin imperforated block of four, top right stamp with open outer oval at bottom (position 42), full OG, NH, VF, Est. $500- $600

1917-19, last issues of Imperial stamps, seven perforated and four imperforated with spectacular offsets on reverse, full OG, NH or LH/hinged, F/VF, Est. $130-$150

1863, (4k) black on bluish green network, four- side margin single, fresh, no gum, VF, Est. $140-$180

1863, (4k) black on inverted bluish green network, top sheet margin single with nice margins at other sides, full OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $950, Est. $250-$300

1870's, Arms of Lifland, official reprint of (2k) rose and green, printed with guide lines on thickened paper, pane of ten with short margin at bottom, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $250++, Est. $150-$200

Small Collection
1862-1901, 14 mint and used stamps, starting with No.L1 and No.L2 (pen cross cancelled, N. Mandrovski certificate), representing color and shade varieties of later issues, generally fresh unit, F/VF, C.v. $375, Est. $150-$200

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1		2	1858, 10k brown and blue, perforation 14½x15 (slightly defected), numeral watermark "1", used on entre letter from St. Petersburg to Narva, tied by experimental dotted "1" cancellation (with extra two pairs dots in front and behind of "1"), pre-philatelic two-line St. Petersburg red "22.FEB.1858" date stamp is alongside, F/VF, Est. $200- $250	(Ph)	150.00
2		6, 14-15	1864, 3k black and green with perforation 12½, 5k black and lilac, 10k brown and blue, both with perforation 14½x15 on paper without watermark, all used on entire wrapper from St. Petersburg to Amsterdam, three markings "Franco", arrival ds on reverse, F/VF and scarce two issues franking, Est. $250-$300	(Ph)	150.00
3	**	19-25	1866-70, 1k-20k, complete set of six, perforation 14½x15, printed on horizontally laid paper, three stamps with margins, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	150.00
4		13-14, 23	1869, 3k black and green, 5k black and lilac, both with perforation 14½x15 on paper without watermark, 20k blue and orange on horizontally laid paper, used on entire letter from St. Petersburg to Montpellier, tied by dotted oval "S.P.B." marking along with normal date stamp, arrival ds on reverse, F/VF, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	100.00
5	U	24a	1868, 20k blue and orange, printed on vertically laid paper, solo franking on entire wrapper from Odessa to London, fold through the stamp, in addition the same 20k stamp on vertically laid paper off cover, fresh and VF, C.v. altogether $1,010, Est. $200-$250	(Ph)	150.00
6	**	27-30	1875-79, 7k, 8k, 10k and 20k, set of four values in top left sheet margin (full or partial) blocks of four on horizontally laid paper, full OG, NH, VF, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
7	*	32b	1883, 2k dark bluish green, imperforated single with balanced margins on horizontally laid paper, background is slightly shifted to the left, bold color and strong impression clearly visible on reverse, redistributed part of original gum, VF and rare variety, C.v. $1,100, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	300.00
8	S	46	1889-92, 1k orange, right sheet margin imperforated block of four with large red "Obrazets" initials, printed on horizontally laid paper, slight mostly marginal folds and minor full original gum soiling, NH, VF and rare, especially in multiple, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	400.00
9	*	53-54	1889-92, 3.50r black and gray, 7r black and yellow, set of two high values on horizontally laid paper, full OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $240, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	100.00
10	*	54	1889-92, 7r black and yellow, bottom sheet margin single printed on horizontally laid paper, the "key" stamp from the set, full OG, barest trace of hinge, VF, C.v. $190, Est. $100-$140	(Ph)	75.00
11	P		1902, rectangular imperforated essay of 7k in dark rose, unissued design with Coat of Arms in the middle, printed on thin card, perfect quality, no gum as issued, VF and rare, Standard Cat. #UD43 var, Est. $1,500-$2,000	(Ph)	1000.00
12	*	57 var	1902, 3k carmine, a single with very light printing of the background on vertically laid paper, full OG, VLH, VF, Est. $100-$120	(Ph)	75.00
13	**	71a	1906, 5r blue, green and light blue, perforation 11½, horizontal pair with label at left, slight gum wave just mentioned for a record, nice and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, especially in pair, C.v. $2,900, Est. $1,200-$1,500	(Ph)	900.00
14	*	81 var	1912-17, 15k red brown and blue, printed on paper with vertical varnish lines, inverted offset of the design on the face, appearing as double impression, full OG, very light trace of hinge, VF and a spectacular item, P. Buchsbayew certificate, Est. $140-$180	(Ph)	100.00
15	**	82, 85 var	1912-16, 20k blue and carmine, 50k lilac and green, two stamps with background in addition printed on gum side in unfolded blocks of four, nice and fresh, full OG, NH, VF, RES $200-$250	(Ph)	150.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
16	P	88	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x45mm, traces of hinge at top, no hidden defects, VF, proofs in black are extremely rare ,only a handful was produced, Est. $1,200-$1,400	(Ph)	800.00
17	P	88	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in carmine rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 46x50mm, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
18	P	88	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 1k in orange, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x57mm, traces of previous mounting, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
19	P	89	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 41x50mm, traces of hinges at top, no usual thins, VF and very rare, Est. $1,200-$1,400	(Ph)	800.00
20	P	89	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x48mm, traces of hinges as usual, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
21	P	89	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander II, imperforated large die proof of 2k in brownish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 43x51mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
22	P	90	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin cardboard, size 34x44mm, shallow paper scratch on reverse with no importance, VF and very rare, Est. $1,000 -$1,200	(Ph)	600.00
23	P	90	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in green, quadruple (three inverted) impression on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 48x57mm, traces of hinge at top, no usual thins or other hidden defects, VF and probably unique, Est. $1,500-$2,000	(Ph)	1000.00
24	P	90	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 39x53mm, trace of hinge at top as usual, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
25	P	90	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander III, imperforated large die proof of 3k in yellow orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 45x49mm, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
26	P	91	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 4k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin cardboard, size 45x60mm, VF and very rare, proofs in black were printed in very small quantity, Est. $1,200- $1,400	(Ph)	800.00
27	P	91	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 4k in carmine rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 47x50mm, usual hinge traces, no thins, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
28	P	91	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Peter the Great, imperforated large die proof of 4k in orange, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 41x48mm, traces of hinges as always exists, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
29	P	94	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Catherine II, imperforated large die proof of 14k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 38x47mm, VF and very rare, only limited quantity of 14k proofs were printed, especially in black, Est. $1,500-$1,800	(Ph)	1000.00
30	P	94	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Catherine II, imperforated large die proof of 14k in ultramarine, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 48x74mm, traces of hinges as usual, no thins or other hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of14k, especially in such color, Est. $1,500-$1,800	(Ph)	1000.00
31	P	94	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Catherine II, imperforated large die proof of 14k in reddish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 39x45mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 14kdenomination, Est. $1,300-$1,600	(Ph)	900.00
32	P	95	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Nicholas I, imperforated large die proof of 15k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x47mm, slight thins at top corners, still VF and very rare proof, especially in black, Est. $900-$1,100	(Ph)	600.00
33	P	95	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Nicholas I, imperforated large die proof of 15k in light blue, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 45x71mm, traces of hinges as usual, no thins or other defects, VF and very rare proof in blue color, Est. $1,300-$1,600	(Ph)	900.00
34	P	95	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Nicholas I, imperforated proof of 15k yellow brown (issued color) in sheetlet of ten (5x2), printed on chalk-surfaced paper, Russian letters "RZ" (Rihards Zarriņš - graphic designer) at bottom right, very fresh and nice, no gum as produced, very lightly hinged at top and bottom, no thins or other defects, VF and extremely rare, ex-M. Liphschutz, G. Denisenko, according to Robson Lowe only three such sheetlets were printed, we sold one of them with minor faults at our Auction #59 (December 2013) for $10,350 including commission, Est. $10,000-$12,000	(Ph)	7500.00
35	P	96	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 28x35mm, shallow thin spots at top corners, still fresh, VF and very rare, Est. $900-$1,200	(Ph)	600.00
36	P	96	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in blue, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 36x50mm, slight traces of previous mounts, no thins or other defects, VF and very rare proof in blue color, Est. $1,300-$1,600	(Ph)	900.00
37	P	96	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in carmine rose, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 37x44mm, traces of hinges as always, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000 -$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
38	P	96	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexander I, imperforated large die proof of 20k in vermilion, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x44mm, usual trace of hinges, no thins or other defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000 -$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
39	P	97	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexis Mikhailovich, imperforated large die proof of 25k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 37x48mm, VF, proofs in black are very rare, especially for 25k denomination, Est. $1,600-$1,900	(Ph)	1200.00
40	P	97	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Alexis Mikhailovich, imperforated large die proof of 25k in blue, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 39x48mm, no thins or other defects, VF and very rare, especially for 25k denomination, Est. $1,300-$1,600	(Ph)	1000.00
41	P	98	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin cardboard, size 38x50mm, no any thins or hidden defects, VF and very rare, Est. $1,300-$1,600	(Ph)	900.00
42	P	98	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in blue, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 47x67mm, no thins or other defects, VF and very rare proof in blue color, Est. $1,300-$1,600	(Ph)	900.00
43	P	98	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x49mm, usual hinge traces, no hidden defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
44	P	98	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Paul I, imperforated large die proof of 35k in brownish orange, printed on chalk- surfaced thick paper, size 48x69mm, usual hinge traces, no any defects, VF and rare, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	750.00
45	P	99	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Elizabeth Petrovna, imperforated large die proof of 50k in black, printed on chalk-surfaced thin paper, size 38x46mm, small thin at top left corner, nevertheless VF, proofs of 50k are very rare, especially in black, Est. $1,000-$1,300	(Ph)	750.00
46	P	99	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Elizabeth Petrovna, imperforated large die proof of 50k in ultramarine, printed on chalk-surfaced thin paper, size 39x47mm, usual traces of hinges, no thins or any other defects, VF, proofs of 50kare very rare, especially in such color, Est. $1,500-$2,000	(Ph)	1200.00
47	P	99	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Elizabeth Petrovna, imperforated large die proof of 50k in carmine rose, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 36x47mm, traces of hinges as usual, no hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 50k, Est. $1,200-$1,500	(Ph)	900.00
48	P	100	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Michael Feodorovich, imperforated large die proof of 70k in deep orange, printed on chalk-surfaced thick paper, size 40x50mm, hinge traces as always exists, no thins or hidden defects, VF and very rare proof of 70k denomination, Est. $1,200- $1,500	(Ph)	900.00
49	P	103	1913, Romanov Dynasty, Romanov's House in Zaryadye, large die proof of 3r in black, incomplete design of the House, printed on a cardboard, size 76x52mm, no artist and engraver names at the bottom, minimal traces of previous mounting, fresh, VF and extremely rare, provenance - the Tsar Collection, sold by R. Lowe in 1935, Est. $2,000-$2,500	(Ph)	1500.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
50	**	106a	1915, Romanov Dynasty money stamps, Nicholas I, 15k orange brown, bottom sheet margin imperforated single, text on reverse is misplaced, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $200, Est. $120-$150	(Ph)	80.00
51	**	107a var	1915, Romanov Dynasty money stamps, Alexander I, 20k olive green with double impression, bottom right corner sheet margin imperforated block of eight, no gum as produced, NH, VF, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	400.00
52	**	135, var	1917, 10r carmine, yellow and gray, bottom sheet margin imperforated block of four, top right stamp with open outer oval at bottom (position 42), full OG, NH, VF, Est. $500- $600	(Ph)	400.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
53	*/	75/130 var	1917-19, last issues of Imperial stamps, seven perforated and four imperforated with spectacular offsets on reverse, full OG, NH or LH/hinged, F/VF, Est. $130-$150	(Ph)	75.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
54	*	L3	1863, (4k) black on bluish green network, four- side margin single, fresh, no gum, VF, Est. $140-$180	(Ph)	100.00
55	*	L3c	1863, (4k) black on inverted bluish green network, top sheet margin single with nice margins at other sides, full OG, previously hinged, VF, C.v. $950, Est. $250-$300	(Ph)	200.00
56	**	L5	1870's, Arms of Lifland, official reprint of (2k) rose and green, printed with guide lines on thickened paper, pane of ten with short margin at bottom, no gum as issued, NH, VF, C.v. $250++, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	100.00
57	*/U	L1/12, var	Small Collection 1862-1901, 14 mint and used stamps, starting with No.L1 and No.L2 (pen cross cancelled, N. Mandrovski certificate), representing color and shade varieties of later issues, generally fresh unit, F/VF, C.v. $375, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	100.00