Lots 844 - 849, Catalogue of Auction #89 Raritan Stamps, Inc

 
NORTH KOREA
 
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
844    134-37, 329-30, 394, imp
1962, two covers from Pyongyang to Germany, first one franked by IGY complete set of four, the other one - by four values of Space Exploration subjects, no backstamp as always exists, VF
(Ph)
150.00
845 **   639-41, 840-42
1965-68, Butterflies and Mushrooms, two complete sets of three, issued in limited quantity, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $200
(Ph)
75.00
846 **/U   
   Nice Range with Early Issues
1946-91, over 300 mint or CTO stamps, mainly in complete issues, including Hero Kim Ki Lu 1w dark blue (reprint) in complete sheet of 50, then dozen of originals and reprints from the beginning, two souvenir sheets, nice topical items with Mushrooms set of 1968 and many others, full OG, no gum as issued or CTO, F/VF, C.v. is over $1,500, Est. $400-$500 (website photo)
(Ph)
200.00
 
North Korean Military Mailings during the Korean War
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
847    
1953, two pre-printed free-frank military postcards, size 150x97mm and 126x94mm, sent from FPO No.3505 and 8205 respectively, both addressed to USSR as thanks to the Soviet soldiers for their participation in the War, insignificant conveyance flaws, mostly VF
(Ph)
200.00
848    
1953, free-frank military postcard sent from Front Line Forces (FPO No.3811) to Soviet Union, large size 150x103 mm, "53.2.25" ds is alongside, ink spot on the face, otherwise VF, such cards bearing military date stamp are very scarce, usually such cards were mailed w/o additional markings
(Ph)
150.00
849    
1953, two free-frank pre-printed Chinese and Korean envelopes, used by Chinese volunteers during the Korean War, black military marking of FPO No.3313 and No.2750, Chinese envelope with date stamp alongside, mostly VF
(Ph)
200.00

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