Imperial Russia - Investphila

Asta Pubblica
Öffentliche Auktion
Public Auction
1 June 2008
Imperial Russia
The “Paolo Bianchi” collection
First Session (lots 2000-2197)
14:30
Second Session (lots 2199-2417)
18:00
Hotel Lugano Dante
Piazza Cioccaro - Lugano - Switzerland
Investphila SA
Via Motta 44 - 6900 Lugano (Switzerland)
Tel +41 91 911 62 00 - Fax +41 91 922 20 52
info@investphila.com – www.investphila.com

INFORMAZIONI GENERALI – ALLGEMEINE INFORMATIONEN – GENERAL INFORMATION
Calendario d’asta - Auktionsprogramm - Auctions program
L’asta Investphila e la visione dei lotti avranno luogo presso l’Hotel Lugano Dante.
Die Investphila Auktion sowie Losbesichtigungen werden im Hotel Lugano Dante stattfinden.
The auctions and the viewing will be held at the Hotel Lugano Dante.
Venerdì/Freitag/Friday 30.05.2008 (Catalogo 9)
- Svizzera/Schweiz/Switzerland 17:00
Sabato/Samstag/Saturday 31.05.2008 (Catalogo 9)
- Latin America 14:00
- Europe & Overseas 17:00
- Italia 19:00
Domenica/Sonntag/Sunday 01.06.2008 (Catalogo 10)
- Imperial Russia (First Session) 14:30
- Imperial Russia (Second Session) 18:00
Visione lotti/Losbesichtigung/Viewing
Venerdì/Freitag/Friday 30.05.2008 10:00 – 20:00
Sabato/Samstag/Saturday 31.05.2008 09:00 – 20:00
Domenica/Sonntag/Sunday 01.06.2008 09:00 – 18:00
La visione dei lotti presso i nostri uffici è possibile unicamente previo appuntamento da lunedì 26 maggio a giovedì 29 maggio.
Die Besichtigung der Lose ist bei unseren Büros vom Montag 26. bis Donnerstag 29. Mai nur mit Voranmeldung möglich.
Viewing the lots in our offices is possible by appointment only, from Monday 26 th of May to Thursday 29 th of May.
Legenda - Abkürzungen - Symbols
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Nuovo senza linguella (gomma integra)/ungebraucht und falzlos (postfrisch)/never hinged
Nuovo con linguella/ungebraucht mit Falz/mint
Senza gomma/ohne Gummi/without gum
Usato/gestempelt/used
Frammento/Briefstück/on piece
Lettera/Brief/cover
Frontespizio/Vorderseite/cover front
Avvertenze: il prezzo indicato a lato di ciascun lotto è il Prezzo Base espresso in Euro. Non vengono accettate offerte al di
sotto di questo prezzo.
Bemerkung: neben jedem Los finden Sie den entsprechenden Ausrufpreis, der in Euro angegeben ist. Gebote unter diesem
Betrag werden nicht akzeptiert.
Notice: the price indicated beside each lot is the Starting price expressed in Euro. Any offer below this price will not be considered.
Fatturazione e spedizione: consultare le avvertenze pubblicate in fondo al catalogo.
Rechnung und Versand: Beachten Sie bitte die Bemerkungen am Ende des Kataloges.
Invoicing and shipping: please refer to the notes at the end of the catalogue.
Lotti invenduti: gli eventuali lotti invenduti potranno essere acquistati al prezzo base maggiorato del 20% (oltre commissioni).
Unverkaufte Lose: unverkaufte Lose können nach der Auktion gekauft werden. Es werden 20% + Aufgeld zugeschlagen.
Unsold lots: any unsold lots can be purchased at the starting price plus 20% (exclusive of buyers commission which will also be added).

Incremento offerte – Steigerungsstufen der Gebote – Auction bidding increments
L’incremento delle offerte avverrà secondo quanto riportato nella seguente tabella:
Die Mindeststeigerungsstufen betragen:
The bidding increments are as follows:
da/von/from
50 €
100 €
500 €
1’000 €
2’000 €
5’000 €
Team Investphila
a/bis/to
100 €
500 €
1’000 €
2’000 €
5’000 €
10’000 €
Per offerte oltre € 500’000 l’incremento sarà di € 50’000.
Für Gebote über € 500’000 beträgt die Steigerung € 50’000.
Over € 500’000 the bidding increment is € 50’000.
Presidente – Präsident – Chairman
Guido Craveri
Responsabile filatelico – Leitung Philatelie – Head Philatelist
Fernando Martínez – f.martinez@investphila.com
Amministrazione – Verwaltung – Administration
Marco Fiori (Dir.)
Daniela Ibanez – d.ibanez@investphila.com
Cristina Dugoni – c.dugoni@investphila.com
Stefania Zala – stefania@investphila.com
10 €
20 €
50 €
100 €
200 €
500 €
Grafica e pubblicità – Graphik und Werbung – Graphic design and advertising
Linda Eidenbenz – linda@investphila.com
Agenti d’asta – Auktionsagenten – Auction agents
da/von/from
10’000 €
20’000 €
50’000 €
100’000 €
200’000 €
300’000 €
a/bis/to
20’000 €
50’000 €
100’000 €
200’000 €
300’000 €
500’000 €
Telefono/Telefon Cellulare/Mobile Fax E-mail
1’000 €
2’000 €
5’000 €
10’000 €
20’000 €
40’000 €
Hanspeter Thalmann (CH) +41 44 780 60 67 +41 79 605 37 29 +41 44 780 50 78
Jochen Heddergott (D) +49 89 272 16 83 +49 172 704 07 44 +49 89 272 16 85 jh@philagent.com
Mary Weeks (UK) +44 20 8393 82 17 +44 20 8393 13 32 mary@maryweeks.demon.co.uk
Charles E. Cwiakala (USA) +1 847 823 8747 +1 847 823 8747 cecwiakala@aol.com
Purser and Associates (USA) +1 857 928 5140 +1 781 777 1023 info@pursers.com
Giuseppe Antonio Natoli (I) +39 339 279 27 88 +39 02 869 19628 ga.natoli@tiscalinet.it
Giacomo Bottacchi (I) +39 02 718 023 +39 339 730 93 12 +39 02 738 44 39 gbstamps@iol.it

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La partecipazione alla vendita in asta pubblica implica l’accettazione
delle condizioni generali e degli obblighi e diritti che ne derivano.
I lotti sono descritti con la massima cura. Investphila SA non si assume
tuttavia alcuna responsabilità per tali indicazioni. Le fotografie sono
parte integrante della descrizione e sono determinanti per margini,
annulli, dentellatura e centratura.
Tutti i lotti offerti nel catalogo possono essere visionati nei giorni
fissati per l’asta ed anche prima presso i nostri uffici, previo appuntamento.
È dato per acquisito che i partecipanti all’asta, sia che
agiscano personalmente che come rappresentanti, abbiano preventivamente
visionato i lotti per i quali intendono fare offerte; i lotti
vengono pertanto accettati nello stato in cui si trovano al momento
dell’ordine e non necessariamente come descritti in catalogo. Il partecipante
all’asta è responsabile di eventuali danni da lui causati ai
lotti durante la visione. Investphila SA si riserva il diritto di richiedere
ai partecipanti all’asta informazioni sulle generalità e sulle referenze
bancarie, nonché il diritto di vietare a partecipanti non desiderati l’ingresso
in sala e/o la visione dei lotti.
Il lotto è aggiudicato all’acquirente che ha fatto l’offerta più alta; in
caso di offerte paritetiche scritte, prevale quella ricevuta per prima.
In caso di contestazioni, Investphila SA ha il diritto ma non l’obbligo
di annullare l’aggiudicazione e di rimettere in vendita il lotto. Il prezzo
di aggiudicazione è maggiorato di una commissione pari al 20%
(ventipercento) del prezzo di aggiudicazione.
Investphila SA declina ogni responsabilità né accetta alcuna contestazione
in caso di negligenza, errore o colpa nell’esecuzione di
offerte scritte. Investphila SA declina inoltre ogni responsabilità nei
confronti di chi partecipa all’asta mediante collegamento telefonico
o telematico (internet), per eventuali disguidi che possono occorrere
prima o durante il collegamento stesso.
Investphila SA si riserva il diritto di ritirare, dividere o raggruppare
i lotti proposti nella presente vendita o rifiutarne l’aggiudicazione,
secondo il suo libero apprezzamento.
In caso di vendita con merce consegnata in Svizzera e non esportata
verrà addebitata in fattura l’IVA pari al 7,6% (settevirgolaseipercento)
del prezzo di vendita, intendendosi con esso il prezzo di aggiudicazione
maggiorato della commissione di cui al punto (4) e di eventuali
spese di assicurazione e trasporto da addebitare in caso di spedizione
del materiale acquistato. Nel caso l’acquirente intenda ritirare la merce
e provvedere in proprio alla pratica doganale di esportazione, l’Iva
sarà addebitata e rimborsata all’acquirente dietro presentazione della
documentazione legale di avvenuta esportazione.
Con l’aggiudicazione si perfeziona il contratto di vendita tra Investphila
SA e l’acquirente; passano pertanto all’acquirente i rischi relativi ai
lotti acquistati e l’acquirente stesso è obbligato ad accettare i lotti
medesimi. Tuttavia i lotti saranno consegnati o spediti all’acquirente
unicamente a pagamento integrale del prezzo di vendita che deve
essere effettuato dall’acquirente entro 30 (trenta) giorni dalla vendita
stessa. A ricezione del pagamento, salvo diversa istruzione dell’acquirente,
Investphila SA invierà i lotti aggiudicati a mezzo posta;
in tal caso ogni spesa relativa all’invio del materiale aggiudicato
sarà a carico dell’acquirente.
I lotti acquistati in occasione della presente vendita, e non inviati a
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alla vendita a rischio e spese dell’acquirente. Il deposito dei lotti
presso Investphila SA oltre il termine dei 30 (trenta) giorni è a carico
dell’acquirente. In nessun caso Investphila SA può essere ritenuta
responsabile per perdite o danni intervenuti dall’aggiudicazione del
lotto e la presa in possesso da parte dell’acquirente.
Qualora i lotti non fossero ritirati o integralmente pagati nei 30 (trenta)
giorni successivi alla vendita, Investphila SA si riserva, secondo il suo
libero apprezzamento, i seguenti diritti o azioni legali:
a. risolvere la vendita senza ulteriore avviso all’acquirente;
b. procedere alla vendita dei lotti in oggetto: in tal caso sul prezzo
di vendita verrà applicata a carico del cliente insolvente una
commissione del 20% (ventipercento);
c. adire ogni via legale atta al recupero del proprio credito;
d. chiedere il risarcimento dei danni che comprenderanno fra
l’altro ogni perdita relativa alla rivendita dei predetti lotti nonché
le spese e le tasse relative alle due vendite;
e. depositare i lotti presso terzi a spese e responsabilità dell’acquirente.
CONDIZIONI DI VENDITA
11. Investphila SA applicherà una penale del 5% (cinquepercento) del
prezzo di vendita oltre ad interessi di mora pari all’1% (unopercento)
per ogni mese o frazione di mese di ritardato pagamento, qualora il
pagamento totale non sia stato effettuato nei 30 (trenta) giorni successivi
alla vendita come previsto al punto (8); è riservato comunque
il diritto di procedere secondo quanto previsto al punto (10).
12. Fino ad integrale pagamento l’acquirente garantisce Investphila SA
con il materiale acquistato. Questo pegno garantisce il pagamento
del prezzo di vendita, dell’eventuale penale e degli eventuali interessi
di mora. Investphila SA è autorizzata ma non obbligata a vendere
il materiale ricevuto in pegno, senza formalità od avvisi, se l’acquirente
fosse in mora nel pagamento o non facesse fronte ai suoi
impegni. In questo caso Investphila SA non è obbligata a seguire le
disposizioni della legge federale sulla esecuzione e fallimento.
13. Con riguardo ai lotti fotografati non sarà accettato alcun reclamo
per difetti inerenti i margini, la dentellatura, la centratura o l’annullo
ed in generale per lo stato di conservazione dei francobolli o del
materiale in oggetto. Per i lotti con più di tre francobolli sono esclusi
reclami di ogni genere che riguardino lo stato di conservazione o
l’autenticità di parte dei francobolli stessi. Non si accettano per nessun
motivo reclami per i lotti descritti come “da esaminare”.
14. Investphila SA si riserva il diritto di accettare o rifiutare richieste di
extension, che comunque non sono accettate per i lotti corredati
da certificato fotografico. In ogni caso la richiesta di extension non
modifica i termini di pagamento di cui al punto (8).
15. Eventuali reclami relativi all’autenticità o stato di conservazione dei
francobolli o del materiale filatelico aggiudicati dovranno essere
proposti nei 30 (trenta) giorni successivi alla ricezione del lotto. Se
l’acquirente ritira la merce, il reclamo deve essere presentato prima
del ritiro stesso. I reclami presentati oltre il predetto termine non
saranno più presi in considerazione per alcun motivo.
16. Qualora l’autenticità di un lotto fosse messa in dubbio, l’acquirente
può produrre entro e non oltre 30 (trenta) giorni dalla data dell’acquisto,
un certificato di perizia, redatto da un esperto che giustifichi
il reclamo formulato. Tale facoltà dell’acquirente è esclusa se il lotto
è già corredato da una perizia; la perizia in tal caso è vincolante
per l’acquirente. In presenza del reclamo e del referto peritale dell’acquirente,
Investphila SA si riserva il diritto di richiedere, a sua
volta, una o più perizie al fine di verificare la fondatezza del reclamo.
Qualora le perizie dell’acquirente e di Investphila SA dimostrassero
la fondatezza del reclamo, tutte le spese relative alle perizie saranno
a carico del venditore. Se il reclamo risultasse fondato, Investphila
SA riprenderà il lotto e risponderà unicamente per pretese pari alla
restituzione del prezzo di vendita. Nessuna altra pretesa potrà essere
fatta valere nei confronti di Investphila SA. Qualora le due perizie non
dovessero giungere alle medesime conclusioni le parti accetteranno
il giudizio inappellabile di un terzo perito, scelto di comune accordo.
Se il reclamo fosse infondato tutte le spese delle perizie sono a carico
dell’acquirente.
17. Le importazioni ed esportazioni di francobolli soggiacciono alle normative
vigenti negli Stati contraenti della Convenzione Unesco del
1970 (www.admin.ch/ch/i/rs/i4/0.444.1.it.pdf), che per la Svizzera ha
trovato applicazione nella legge federale sul trasferimento internazionale
dei beni culturali LTBC (www.admin.ch/ch/i/rs/4/444.1.it.pdf)
e nella relativa ordinanza OTBC (www.admin.ch/ch/i/rs/4/444.11.
it.pdf). Investphila SA rimane a disposizione per eventuali ulteriori
informazioni.
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La vendita così come tutti i rapporti giuridici che ne derivano sono
sottoposti al diritto svizzero. Qualora sorgessero divergenze od azioni
legali concernenti la vendita e/o i rapporti giuridici che ne derivano,
esse saranno rimesse alla competenza esclusiva del Foro di Lugano,
con il Tribunale Federale quale autorità di ricorso. Investphila SA si
riserva il diritto di procedere contro il debitore al domicilio di quest’ultimo:
in tal caso è sempre applicabile il diritto svizzero.

Offerte in tempo reale via internet
È possibile partecipare alle nostre aste offrendo in tempo reale via internet. I clienti che intendono partecipare all’asta via
internet per la prima volta possono fare pratica sul nostro simulatore.
In seguito alla vostra registrazione e dopo che i vostri dati saranno stati verificati e confermati da Investphila, voi potrete:
- visualizzare l’andamento dell’asta, con il susseguirsi delle offerte lotto per lotto
- inviare le vostre offerte come se foste presenti in sala
- ascoltare il banditore attraverso il sistema audio live
- seguire l’asta sul video live (opzione dipendente dalla velocità di connessione ad internet)
Requisiti tecnici
- accesso a internet
- Adobe Flash player installato (il browser provvederà automaticamente ad installarlo in caso non sia presente)
Procedura per inviare offerte in tempo reale on line
1. Accedete al sito www.investphila.com.
2. Se siete già registrati nel nostro sito effettuate il login con le vostre username e password e quindi iscrivetevi all’”asta
live” tramite l’apposita funzione. Se invece non siete ancora registrati al sito, fatelo attraverso la funzione di “registrazione”
e quindi procedete come sopra descritto. L’iscrizione all’ ”asta live” va fatta al più tardi il giorno prima dell’asta.
Registrazioni effettuate in seguito non potranno essere garantite. Dopo la registrazione riceverete una e-mail di conferma,
che voi dovrete riconfermare per ragioni di sicurezza. Una registrazione è sufficiente per partecipare a tutte le sessioni
d’asta.
3. Dal ricevimento della conferma di registrazione, ogni offerente via internet ha un fido di Euro 10’000 per i suoi acquisti.
Se desiderate aumentare questo limite, inviate una e-mail a info@investphila.com, indicando il limite che volete richiedere.
4. Prima di inviare le vostre offerte vi raccomandiamo di fare pratica con il nostro simulatore, per acquisire la necessaria
confidenza e inviare le vostre offerte senza alcuna difficoltà.
5. Cliccate “Rilancio a …” non appena il lotto che vi interessa è offerto in asta. Il tasto “Rilancio a …” stesso indicherà
l’importo offerto. L’addetto all’”asta live” in sala indicherà immediatamente al banditore che voi siete interessati al lotto
offerto. Se sarete vincenti il sistema vi darà chiara comunicazione.
6. L’indicazione “Going, Going” indicherà l’approssimarsi della scadenza per il lotto che si sta battendo. In quel momento
mancheranno pochi secondi all’aggiudicazione del lotto battuto. È possibile rilanciare anche in questo momento. Quando
comparirà l’indicazione “Going, Going, Gone”, significa che non vengono più accettate offerte per quel lotto.
7. Se diverse offerte saranno inserite attraverso internet per lo stesso lotto, considerate che solamente la prima offerta
ricevuta sarà accettata. Se la vostra offerta non è stata la prima, essa non sarà indicata come vincente sullo schermo.
In questo caso, se interessati, inserite immediatamente una nuova offerta. Alla definitiva aggiudicazione del lotto da
parte del banditore, verrà indicato chiaramente se il lotto è stato aggiudicato a voi o ad un altro offerente.
8. Naturalmente l’incremento delle offerte su internet seguirà fedelmente quanto accadrà in sala ed avverrà secondo le
modalità indicate nelle informazioni generali.
9. Se non intendete registrarvi all’asta live avrete comunque la possibilità di seguire l’andamento dell’asta in tempo reale
sul nostro sito.
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Ai sensi dell’art.5 delle condizioni generali d’asta, Investphila Sa declina ogni responsabilità nei confronti di chi partecipa all’asta mediante
collegamento telefonico o telematico (internet), per eventuali disguidi che possono occorrere prima o durante il collegamento stesso.

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Die Teilnahme am Verkauf über öffentliche Versteigerung setzt die Annahme der
allgemeinen Verkaufsbedingungen und der sich daraus ergebenden Pflichten
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akzeptiert, in welchem sie sich zum Zeitpunkt des Angebots befinden,
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eigenem Ermessen die nachfolgend aufgeführten Rechte oder Rechtsschritte
auszuüben:
a) Auflösung des Verkaufsgeschäfts ohne weitere Benachrichtigung des Käufers;
b) Verkauf der betroffenen Warenposten; in diesem Fall wird eine Kommission
von 20 % (zwanzig Prozent) des Zuschlagspreises an dem ursprünglichen
Käufer belastet.
c) Einleitung gleich welcher Rechtsschritte zum Forderungseinzug;
d) Beantragung auf Entschädigung der entstandenen Schäden, zu welchen
u.a. gleich welche auf den erneuten Verkauf der vorgenannten Warenposten
bezogenen Verluste sowie die auf die beiden Verkaufsvorgänge bezogenen
Kosten gehören werden;
e) Aufbewahrung der Warenposten bei Dritten zu Kosten und Haftung seitens
des Käufers.
VERKAUFSBEDINGUNGEN
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Investphila SA wird eine Vertragsstrafe in Höhe von 5%(fünf Prozent) des Verkaufspreises
berechnen und Zinsen von 1%(ein Prozent) pro Monat, falls die
Zahlung nicht, wie im Punkt 8) vorgesehen, innerhalb von dreissig Tagen nach
dem Verkauf ausgeführt sein sollte, und sich das Recht vorbehalten, wie im
vorstehenden Punkt 10) angegeben vorzugehen.
Bis zur gesamtheitlichen Zahlung gewährleistet der Käufer gegenüber der Fa.
Investphila SA eine durch das erworbene Material gestellte Sicherheit. Dieses
Pfand steht als Sicherheit für die Zahlung des Verkaufspreises sowie eventuell
vorgesehener Vertragsstrafen und möglichen Zahlungsverspätungen. Die Fa.
Investphila SA ist berechtigt, jedoch nicht verpflichtet, das als Pfand gestellte
Material ohne weitere Formalitäten oder Benachrichtigungen zu veräußern,
falls der Käufer mit seiner Zahlung säumig sein oder den ihm gegenüber
bestehenden Pflichten nicht nachkommen sollte. In diesem Falle ist die Fa.
Investphila SA nicht verpflichtet, den in Sachen der Schuldbetreibung und
des Konkurses bestehenden Rechtsbestimmungen der Schweizer Eidgenossenschaft
zu folgen.
In Bezug auf fotografierte Warenposten werden keine Beanstandungen zu
Mängeln akzeptiert, welche sich auf die Ränder, Zähnungen, Zentrierungen
oder Entwertungen oder, im allgemeinen, auf den Zustand der Aufbewahrung
der Briefmarken oder des betroffenen Materials beziehen würden. Für aus mehr
als drei Briefmarken bestehende Warenposten sind Beanstandungen gleich
welcher Art ausgeschlossen, welche sich auf den Zustand der Aufbewahrung
oder auf die Authentizität eines Teils der Briefmarken beziehen würden. Beanstandungen
aus gleich welchem Grunde, welche „zu prüfende“ Warenposten
betreffen würden, gelten als ausgeschlossen.
Investphila SA behält sich das Recht vor, Anträge auf Extension anzunehmen
oder abzulehnen, welche in jedem Falle für Lieferungen mit fotografierten Zertifikaten
nicht akzeptiert werden. In jedem Falle werden die unter Punkt 8) festgelegten
Zahlungsbedingungen durch Anträge auf Extension nicht verändert.
Mögliche Beanstandungen zur Authentizität oder zum Zustand der Aufbewahrung
der im Zuge der Versteigerung erworbenen Briefmarken oder des
philatelischen Materials müssen innerhalb von dreißig Tagen nach Zustellung
der Warenposten eingereicht werden. Sollte der Käufer selbst die Ware abholen,
so müssen diese Beanstandungen vor der Entgegennahme der Ware
gestellt werden. Nach diesem Termin gestellte Beanstandungen können aus
keinem gleich welchem Grunde berücksichtigt werden.
Sollte die Authentizität eines Warenpostens in Zweifel gestellt werden, so besitzt
der Käufer die Möglichkeit, innerhalb von 30 Tagen nach dem Kaufdatum
ein Gutachten vorzulegen, welches von einem Fachmann ausgefertigt sein
muss, welcher die vorgetragene Beanstandung gerechtfertigen muss. Diese
Möglichkeit des Käufers ist ausgeschlossen, falls der Warenposten bereits mit
einem Gutachten ausgestattet sein sollte; in diesem Falle gilt das Gutachten
als für den Käufer verbindlich. Bei Vorlage der Beanstandung und des Berichts
des Gutachters seitens des Käufers behält sich die Fa. Investphila SA das
Recht vor, ein Gutachten oder mehrere Gutachten einzuholen, um die Begründetheit
der Beanstandung überprüfen zu lassen. Sollten die vom Käufer und
von Investphila SA eingeholten Gutachten die Begründetheit der Beanstandung
bestätigen, so gehen alle mit den Gutachten in Zusammenhang stehenden
Kosten zu Lasten des Verkäufers. Sollte sich die Beanstandung als begründet
herausstellen, so wird Investphila SA den Warenposten zurücknehmen
und ausschließlich für Forderungen zur Rückerstattung des Verkaufspreises
aufkommen. Gegenüber der Investphila SA können keine weiteren Forderungen
geltend gemacht werden. Sollten die beiden Gutachten nicht zu den gleichen
Schlussfolgerungen kommen, so werden sich die Vertragsparteien dem
unanfechtbaren Urteil eines dritten, in gemeinsamer Abstimmung gewählten
Gutachters unterwerfen. Sollte sich die Beanstandung als unbegründet herausstellen,
so gehen alle mit den Gutachten in Zusammenhang stehenden
Kosten zu Lasten des Käufers.
Der Import und Export der Briefmarken unterliegt ausschließlich der Rechtsprechung
der UNESCO-Konvention 1970 (http://www.bak.admin.ch/bak/
themen/kulturguetertransfer/01104/index.html?lang=de) und untersteht dem
schweizerischem Bundesgericht für internationale Überweisung der Kulturgütertransfergesetz
KGTG bezüglich der Verordnung über den internationalen
Kulturgütertransfer (Kulturgütertransferverordnung, KGTV; SR 444.11).
Investphila SA steht für allfällige Information gerne zur Verfügung.
Der Verkauf sowie alle aus dem Verkauf entstehenden rechtlichen Beziehungen
unterliegen der Rechtsprechung der Schweiz. Für gleich welche Streitigkeiten
oder Rechtsschritte, welche sich auf den Verkauf u/o die sich aus
dem Verkauf ergebenden rechtlichen Beziehungen beziehen würden, gilt das
Amtsgericht Lugano als ausschließlicher Gerichtsstand und das Schweizer
Bundesgericht als Berufungsgericht. Investphila SA behält sich das Recht
vor, gegen Schuldner an deren Wohnsitz vorzugehen; auch in diesem Falle
gilt die Rechtsprechung der Schweiz.
Unsere Verkaufsbedingungen sind auf italienisch abgefasst, und sie wurden auf
deutsch und englisch treu und gewissenhaft übersetzt. Im Anfechtungsfall und/
oder Missgestaltung der Auslegung, ist der italienischen Text zu betrachten.

Bieten Sie LIVE im Internet mit
Sie haben die Möglichkeit live im Internet mitzubieten. Dazu benötigen Sie nur einen PC oder ein Laptop mit einem Internet-
Zugang. Investphila-Kunden, die erstmals über das Internet live mitbieten möchten, haben die Möglichkeit an einem Simulator
zu üben.
Nach Ihrer Anmeldung und Prüfung der Daten durch Investphila sowie unserer Bestätigung können Sie:
- die Entwicklung der Auktion live verfolgen
- live bieten, als wären Sie im Auktionssaal anwesend
- den Auktionator per Audio-Live-Stream hören
- die Auktion live über Video mitverfolgen (je nach Schnelligkeit der Internetverbindung)
Voraussetzungen
- Internetzugang
- Adobe Flash player (sollten Sie den Browser nicht installiert haben, so erscheint es hier automatisch zum download)
Ablauf eines Internet live-Gebotes
1. Gehen Sie auf www.investphila.com
2. Sollten Sie bereits bei unserer Website registriert sein, dann logen Sie sich mit Ihrem User-Name und Ihrem Kennwort
ein. Falls Sie noch nicht registriert sind, dann können sie sich unter “Registrieren” anmelden und den Vorgang wie
oben erwähnt fortsetzen. Registrieren sie sich bis spätestens einen Tag vor der Auktion. Spätere Anmeldungen können
nicht garantiert werden. Sie erhalten zur Bestätigung eine E-Mail, welche Sie uns aus Sicherheitsgründen zurücksenden
müssen. Sobald Sie bei uns registriert sind, können Sie an jeder unserer Auktionen teilnehmen.
3. Jedem Internet-Bieter wird mit unserer Anmelde-Bestätigung automatisch ein Zuschlag-Limit von Euro 10’000 eingeräumt.
Falls Sie dieses erhöhen möchten, senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an info@investphila.com mit der Angabe des neuen
gewünschten Zuschlag-Limits.
4. Wir empfehlen Ihnen vor dem Bieten eine Übungseinheit am Simulator, um sich mit der Technik des Online-Bietens
vertraut zu machen.
5. Bedienen Sie die Taste “BIETEN” sobald das von Ihnen gewünschte Auktionslos im Saal ausgerufen wird. Durch
Betätigung dieser Taste bemerken der Auktionator und die Saalbieter Ihr Interesse an dem ausgerufenen Los. Sollten
Sie den Zuschlag erhalten, werden Sie automatisch vom Programm benachrichtig.
6. Sobald die Anzeige “GOING, GOING” erscheint bleiben nur noch wenige Sekunden, in denen Sie noch Bieten können.
Sobald die Anzeige “GONE” erscheint, ist der Entscheid bereits gefallen und die Verhandlung somit abgeschlossen.
7. Wen mehrere Gebote aus dem Internet gleichzeitig abgegeben werden, wird nur das erste empfangene Gebot angenommen.
War Ihr Gebot nicht das erste, wird Ihr Gebot auch nicht angezeigt. Dann geben Sie bitte sofort ein neues Gebot ein. Nach
definitivem Entscheid, erhält der Meistbietende den Zuschlag. Es wird deutlich angezeigt, ob der Zuschlag an Sie oder einem
anderen Bieter im Saal oder im Internet erfolgte.
8. Die Versteigerung der Lose via Internet ist dem Auktionssaal getreu und umfasst die vorstehenden Versteigerungs-
bedingungen.
9. Falls Sie sich nicht registrieren möchten, haben Sie dennoch die Möglichkeit, die Entwicklung der Auktion live zu verfolgen.
Telephone-Hotline
Für den Fall, dass Schwierigkeiten während der Versteigerung auftreten, bitten wir Sie um Angabe einer Telefon-Nummer.
So können wir Sie auch während der Auktion kurzfristig erreichen. Für allfällige Information erreichen Sie uns unter:
Investphila Büro bis einen Tag vor der Auktion (29. Mai):
Tel.: +41 91 911 62 00 – Fax: +41 91 922 20 52 – E-Mail: info@investphila.com
Unser Büro im Hotel Dante während der ganzen Auktion (30. Mai/1. Juni):
Tel.: +41 91 910 57 41 – Fax: +41 91 910 57 42
Entsprechend dem Artikel (5) der Versteigerungsbedingungen, übernimmt Investphila SA keine Verantwortung, bei eventuellen Schäden,
die vor oder während der Verbindung entstehen können, anlässlich der Anmeldung des telefonischen Gebots bzw. via Internet.

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Participation in the public auction sale implies acceptance of the
general conditions and obligations and rights deriving therefrom.
The lots are described with maximum care. Nevertheless, Investphila
SA does not assume any liability for these information. The photographs
are an integral part of the description and are decisive as far as
margins, cancellations, perforations, and centering are concerned.
All the lots offered in the catalogue can be viewed on the days
scheduled for the auction and also beforehand, at our offices, upon
appointment. It is assumed that the auction participants, both
those who act in their own name and as representatives, have previously
seen the lots on which they plan to bid. The lots are thus
accepted as-is at the time of the order and not necessarily as they
are described in the catalogue. Auction participants are liable for
any damage they cause to the lots during viewing of thereof. Investphila
SA reserves the right to request personal identification and
bank references from the auction participants, as well as the right
to prohibit entrance to the auction room and/or viewing of the lots
by undesired participants.
The lot is awarded to the buyer that made the highest bid. In the
case of equal, written bids, the bid received first takes precedence.
In the event of disputes, Investphila SA has the right but not the
obligation to cancel the sale and place the lot on sale again. The
sale price is increased by a commission of 20% (twenty percent) of
the sale price.
Investphila SA declines all liability and accepts no complaints in the
event of negligence, error, or fault in the execution of written bids.
Investphila SA also declines all liability towards those who participate
in the auction by telephone or online (Internet) for any errors
that might occur before or during the connection itself.
Investphila SA reserves the right to withdraw, divide, or group the
lots proposed in this sale or refuse to award them, at its own free
discretion.
In the event of sale with merchandise delivered in Switzerland that is
not exported, VAT in the amount of 7.6% (seven point six percent) of
the sale price will be charged, with this is construed as the price of
sale plus the commission envisaged at point 4 and any insurance and
transport costs to be charged if the purchased material is shipped. If
the buyer wishes to pick up the merchandise and handle the customs
formalities for export himself, the VAT will be charged and reimbursed
to the buyer upon submission of the legal documentation certifying
export.
The sales agreement between Investphila SA and the buyer is executed
upon award. Thus the risks of the purchased lots are transferred to the
buyer, and the buyer is required to accept the lots. Nevertheless, the
lots will be delivered or sent to the buyer only upon full payment of
the sale price, which must be executed by the buyer within 30 (thirty)
days after the sale itself. Upon receipt of payment, and upon request
by the buyer, Investphila SA will send the relative lots by mail. In this
case, all expenses for transmission of the awarded material will be
borne by the buyer.
The lots acquired upon this sale and not sent by mail must be picked
up within 30 (thirty) days after the sale at the risk and expense of the
buyer. Deposit of the lots at Investphila SA for more than 30 (thirty)
days shall be paid for by the buyer. In no event can Investphila SA
be held liable for losses or damage resulting from award of the lot
and pick-up by the buyer.
If the lots are not collected or totally paid within 30 (thirty) days
after the sale, Investphila SA reserves the following rights or legal
actions, at its own discretion:
a) cancellation of the sale without additional notice to the buyer;
b) to sell the lots in question: in this case a commission of 20%
(twenty percent) of the hammer price will be charged to the original
purchaser;
c) legal action to recover its credit;
d) suit for damages, which shall include, inter alia, all loss from resale
of the aforementioned lots as well as the expenses and taxes on
the two sales;
e) deposit of the lots with third parties at the expense and liability
of the buyer.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
11. Investphila SA shall levy a penalty in the amount of 5% (five percent)
of the sale price, in addition to interests on arrears of 1% per
month or fraction of a month, if the total payment is not made within
30 (thirty) days as stated in point 8. Investphila SA reserves the right
to take action as stated in point 10.
12. Until full payment is made, the buyer guarantees Investphila SA
with the purchased material. This pledge guarantees payment of
the sale price and any penalty. Investphila SA is authorized but not
obliged to sell the material received in pledge, without formalities
or notices, if the buyer is in arrears in making payment or does not
satisfy his commitments. In this case, Investphila SA is not obliged
to abide by the provisions of federal law governing enforcement
and bankruptcy.
13. In regard to the photographed lots, no complaints will be accepted
for defects involving the margins, perforation, centering, or cancellation,
and in general the state of preservation of the stamps or
material in question. For lots with more than three stamps, no complaints
regarding the preservation or authenticity of the stamps will
be accepted. No complaints for lots descripted as “da esaminare”
will be accepted.
14. Investphila SA reserves the right to accept or refuse requests for
extension, which shall not be accepted for lots accompanied by
a photographic certificate. In any case, the request for extension
does not modify the terms of payment envisaged at point 8.
15. Any complaints over the authenticity or preservation of the sold
stamps or philatelic material must be made within 30 (thirty) days
after receipt of the lot. If the buyer picks up the merchandise, the
complaint must be filed before the merchandise is picked up. Complaints
filed after this deadline will not be accepted for any reason
whatsoever.
16. If the authenticity of a lot is doubted, the buyer may produce an
appraisal certificate drafted by an expert justifying the complaint
within and no more than 30 (thirty) days after the purchase date.
This right is excluded if the lot is already accompanied by an appraisal.
In this case, the appraisal is binding on the buyer. If a buyer
files a complaint accompanied by an appraiser’s report, Investphila
SA reserves the right to request one or more appraisals in order to
verify the grounds of the complaint. If the appraisals of the buyer
and Investphila SA demonstrate the validity of the complaint, all the
expenses for the appraisals will be paid by the seller. If the complaint
is valid, Investphila SA will take back the lot and be liable
only for claims equal to return of the sale price. No other claim may
be made against Investphila SA. If the two appraisals do not reach
the same conclusions, the parties will accept the final decision of
a third appraiser jointly chosen by the parties. If the complaint is
invalid, the buyer shall pay for all the appraiser expenses.
17. The importation and exportation of stamps should be subject to
regulations in force in the contracting countries of the Unesco Convention
of 1970, which in Switzerland is enforced by a federal law
called “Cultural Property Transfer Act CPTA” and the related “Cultural
Property Transfer Ordinance CPTO” (www.bak.admin.ch/bak/
themen/kulturguetertransfer/01104/index.html?lang=en). Investphila
SA remains at disposal for any further information.
18. The sale, as well as all legal relationships that derive therefrom, are
subject to Swiss law. If disputes or legal actions arise over the sale
and/or legal relationships deriving therefrom, they shall be remitted
to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Lugano, with the Federal
Court as the appellate court. Investphila SA reserves the right to
take action against the debtor at his domicile. In this case, Swiss
law is still applicable.
19.
The Italian version of the attached conditions of sale has been
translated in English. In case of contention and/or differences of
interpretation the Italian version is the legal one.

Live bidding via the internet
It is possible to participate in our auctions by live bidding on the internet. Investphila’s clients who wish to bid live via the
internet for the first time are recommended to practise on our simulator.
Following your registration and after your data has been acknowledged by Investphila, you will be able to:
- follow the progress of the auction and experience market trends lot by lot
- bid live as if you were in the auction room
- hear the auctioneer through the live audio stream
- view the auction sales on video live, (this option depends on the speed of your internet connection)
Technical Requirements
- Internet access
- Adobe Flash Player enabled (the browser will provide it automatically if it is not yet in your computer)
ProProcess for the internet live bid
1. Enter in our site www.investphila.com.
2. If you are already registered, login using your username and password then register on “live auction”. If you are not
yet registered on our site, simply click on “register” and then proceed as per the instructions above. Please register
for the “live auction” at least a day before the auction at the latest. Later registration cannot be guaranteed. When your
registration is completed you will receive our e-mail confirmation, which we ask you to reconfirm for security reasons.
One registration is sufficient for all bids during the entire auction series.
3. Together with the registration confirmation, each internet bidder is automatically granted a purchasing limit of Euro 10’000.
If you wish to increase your limit, please send an e-mail to our accounts department at info@investphila.com indicating your
purchasing limit request.
4. Before you start bidding, we recommend that you practice on our simulator in order to get used to the technique of
bidding online.
5. Click “bidding” as soon as the lot you are interested in is offered in the auction room. The key “bidding” will indicate
the amount you have offered. The live auction employee will alert the auctioneer that you are interested in the offered
lot. Our system will clearly confirm if you have won the lot.
6. The indication “Going, Going”, will indicates that the time to bid on the offered lot is expiring but you can still bid.
When the indication “Going, Going, Gone” appears, it means that the lot has been knocked down and bidding is closed.
7. If several bids are placed via internet on the same lot, please consider that only the first bid received will be accepted.
If your bid it is not the first received, it will not be indicated as the winning on the screen. In this case, if interested,
please place your increased bid immediately. When the lot is knocked down by the auctioneer, it will be clearly indicated
if you or another bidder won the lot.
8. Bidding increments via the internet will follow the same increments as in the auction room as per our general information
(auction bidding increments).
9. If you do not wish to register for the live auction, you can still have the opportunity to follow the auction on our web site.
Telephone Hotline
Please be so kind to indicate a telephone number where we can reach you during the auctions, if any difficulties arise.
For further information, do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us to the following numbers:
Investphila’s office until the day before the auctions, (29th of May):
tel. +41 91 911 62 00 – fax +41 91 922 20 52 – e-mail info@investphila.com
Our office at the Hotel Dante during the auction days, (30th of May/1st of June):
tel. +41 91 910 57 41 – fax +41 91 910 57 42
As per point (5) of Conditions of sale, Investphila SA also declines all liability towards those who participate in the auction by telephone or online
(Internet) for any errors that might occur before or during the connection itself.

INDICE – INDEX
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Introduction ...................................................................................................................................12
Imperial Russia .............................................................................................................................15
Private treaty .................................................................................................................................16
Public Auction - First Session
Pre Adhesive Period
XVII th and XVIII th Centuries .......................................................................................................19
XIX th Century .............................................................................................................................27
Postal Stationery
Moscow City Post ......................................................................................................................31
St. Petersburg City Post .............................................................................................................32
General Issues ............................................................................................................................32
Essays and Proofs for the First Russian Postage Adhesive ....................................................33
1858 First Issue .............................................................................................................................38
1858 Second Issue .......................................................................................................................52
1858 Third Issue ............................................................................................................................61
1863 Postage Stamp for Moscow and St. Petersburg ..............................................................66
1864 Fourth Issue .........................................................................................................................69
1864-65 Essays Projected for Inland Correspondence ............................................................73
1865 Fifth Issue .............................................................................................................................75
Public Auction - Second Session
1866-68 Sixth Issue
Horizontally Laid Paper ..............................................................................................................79
Vertically Laid Paper ...................................................................................................................83
1875 to 1917 Issues ......................................................................................................................87
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic ...........................................................................91
Soviet Union ..................................................................................................................................93
General Lots and Collections ......................................................................................................94
Mail to Foreign Destinations Before U.P.U.
Algeria ........................................................................................................................................95
Australia ......................................................................................................................................95
Austria ........................................................................................................................................96
Belgium ......................................................................................................................................96
Canada .......................................................................................................................................97
Cape of Good Hope .................................................................................................................100
Cyprus ......................................................................................................................................100
Denmark ...................................................................................................................................101
Egypt ........................................................................................................................................101
France ......................................................................................................................................101
Old German States – Germany
Baden ...................................................................................................................................105
Bavaria .................................................................................................................................105
Mecklemburg-Strelitz ...........................................................................................................105
North German Confederation ...............................................................................................106
German Empire ....................................................................................................................106
Great Britain .............................................................................................................................106
Lotti da/a
Lose von/bis
Lots from/to
2000/2056
2057/2063
2064/2065
2066/2068
2069/2071
2072/2084
2085/2124
2125/2147
2148/2169
2170/2173
2174/2182
2183/2191
2192/2197
2199/2218
2219/2232
2234/2252
2253/2263
2264
2265/75
2276
2277/2279
2280/2281
2282/2285
2286
2287
2288
2289
2290
2291/2304
2305
2306
2307
2308/2311
2312
2313/2318

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Greece ......................................................................................................................................108
Holland .....................................................................................................................................109
Hungary ....................................................................................................................................109
India ..........................................................................................................................................109
Ionian Islands ...........................................................................................................................111
Italy ...........................................................................................................................................111
Malta.........................................................................................................................................113
Mexico ......................................................................................................................................113
Norway .....................................................................................................................................113
Portugal ....................................................................................................................................115
Romania ...................................................................................................................................115
Serbia .......................................................................................................................................115
Spain ........................................................................................................................................115
Sweden ....................................................................................................................................117
Switzerland ...............................................................................................................................117
Turkey .......................................................................................................................................117
United States ............................................................................................................................119
Collection Balances ..................................................................................................................120
Incoming Mail Before U.P.U.
Austria ......................................................................................................................................121
Austrian Levant
Alexandria, Egypt .................................................................................................................121
Constantinople, Turkey ........................................................................................................121
Jerusalem, Palestine ............................................................................................................121
Belgium ....................................................................................................................................121
Denmark ...................................................................................................................................123
France ......................................................................................................................................123
Old German States
Baden ...................................................................................................................................123
Bavaria .................................................................................................................................124
Prussia..................................................................................................................................124
Saxony .................................................................................................................................124
Württemberg ........................................................................................................................124
North German Confederation ...............................................................................................124
Great Britain .............................................................................................................................124
Greece ......................................................................................................................................125
Holland .....................................................................................................................................127
Old Italian States – Italy
Lombardy-Venetia ................................................................................................................128
Naples ..................................................................................................................................129
Papal States .........................................................................................................................131
Sardinia ................................................................................................................................131
Tuscany and Provisional Government ..................................................................................131
Kingdom of Italy ...................................................................................................................132
Malaysia – Straits Settlements .................................................................................................133
Norway .....................................................................................................................................134
Portugal ....................................................................................................................................134
Spain ........................................................................................................................................135
Sweden ....................................................................................................................................135
Switzerland ...............................................................................................................................135
United States ............................................................................................................................135
Collection Balance ...................................................................................................................137
Lotti da/a
Lose von/bis
Lots from/to
2319/2322
2323/2324
2325
2326/2327
2328
2329/2335
2336/2337
2338
2339/2340
2341/2342
2343
2344
2345/2346
2347/2348
2349/2350
2351/2352
2353/2359
2360/23/61
2362
2363
2364
2365
2366/2367
2368/2369
2370/2371
2372
2373
2374/2376
2377
2378/2379
2380
2381/2383
2384/2385
2386/2388
2389/2391
2392
2393/2396
2397
2398/2399
2400/2403
2404
2405
2406/2407
2408/2409
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Historical outline
In 1613, with the help of the minor nobility,
Mikhail Feodorovic Romanov became
Tsar and founded a dynasty which
ruled Russia for three centuries.
A Russian resurgence – one of many over
the centuries, but one which gave a remarkable
impetus to the growth of the
Russian empire – began when Peter the
Great took power in 1696. It was under
him that Russia won an outlet to the Baltic;
he founded the city of St Petersburg;
he won the war with Sweden which added
Karelia, Ingria, Estonia and Livonia; he reorganized
the army and created a powerful
fleet.
Russia’s territory spread yet further following
the Napoleonic era with the acquisition
of Finland, Bessarabia and a
large part of Poland. Later, however,
there were reverses in the Crimean and
Russo-Japanese Wars.
And so we come to the 20th century,
when Russia was the only transcontinental
power and ruled over a total of over
22.5 million square kilometres and some
170 million people.
The Russian Empire, though, was not so
much a truly united country as an inorganic
ensemble of states, races, nations,
and communities great and small, separated
by great distances and dissimilarities
of culture and tradition, and held together
by nothing more than an extremely
authoritarian political structure.
The time was ripe, then, for a revolution
which not only upset Russia itself but
had important historic consequences for
all the world.
The first postal services
The first regular postal service for communications
between Moscow and Cour-
Introduction
Peter The Great (1672-1725)
land (modern Latvia) goes back to 1666.
The St Petersburg post office opened
in 1716 and was followed by others in
major centres elsewhere: Moscow, Riga,
Archangel and so on.
It was only in the final decades of the 18th
century that a fairly widespread network
of real post offices came in to being, taking
the place of the earlier post stations,
which had merely seen to the availability
of fresh horses (or other animals) used to
carry the mail.
Even under the reign of Nicholas I, who
became Tsar in 1825, postal communication
was almost entirely restricted to
members of the nobility and the great
merchants, while international traffic
was extremely limited. As a result, postal
documents of the period before postage
stamps must always be regarded as quite
rare.
We know of an ordinance of 6 December
1839 which prescribed postal charges due
to come into force the next 1 January; the
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interesting thing about this tariff is that
the charge varied with distance. Up to
the rough equivalent of 500 kilometres, a
letter cost five kopecks; above that, there
was a long scale up to a maximum of 25
kopecks, the charge for distances greater
than (about) three thousand kilometres.
These tariffs, however, were thought too
high; and in 1843 it was decided to set
the charge for a letter at ten kopecks regardless
of the distance from origin to
destination though the charge did vary
according to weight.
This was without doubt an effect of the
interest aroused in Russia by the postal
reform in the United Kingdom. Indeed
there was also consideration of the possibility
of providing for payment at the
origin; and the obvious consequence
was a rapid transition to the issue of prestamped
mail.
There was no thought at first of adhesive
stamps, but only of issuing franked
envelopes. The first of these came out
in 1845 to meet the needs of the urban
postal services of St Petersburg and (the
next year) of Moscow. Just three years
later, envelopes were issued which made
it possible to correspond with anywhere
in the empire.
The first St Petersburg postal stationery
appeared on 1 December 1845. The
printed stamp was a reproduction of the
imperial emblem (the double-headed eagle)
and the franked envelope cost 6 kopecks:
five for the postage and one for
the cost of the envelope.
Russian postcards, on the other hand,
first appeared in 1872 at a cost of 3 or
5 kopecks, the former for the “local”
area and the latter for “general” postage.
In 1875, when postage charges were reduced,
the 5 kopeck card was replaced
by a 4 kopeck one. Lastly, the first replypaid
cards were issued in 1886.

Postal Sleigh in the XIXth Century
The classic postage stamps
As we have seen, Russia took an immediate
interest in the British postal reform.
Nevertheless, there was a notable delay
before the first postage stamps were issued.
The most likely explanation is that
the Russian postal administration maintained,
for many years, that the system
of allowing advance payment of postal
charges only with the use of pre-paid envelopes
was perfectly adequate.
In 1852, however, there were contacts
with the postal administration of Prussia
(which handled mail exchange between
Russia and other Western European
States) from which it emerged that it
would be worthwhile to allow advanced
payment also on correspondence addressed
abroad.
A particular supporter of this idea was
the Director of the Railway Department
of the Russian Postal Service, Alexiej
Prokhorovich Charukoskij, who presented
a report in 1855 in which he declared
himself in favour of issuing stamps. The
proposal was accepted and the necessary
procedures were immediately set in motion
to bring stamps into existence.
It has to be said at once that this phase
was taken very seriously by the Russians.
Numerous studies were made, great care
was taken over choice of the design of
the exemplars to be issued, possible face
values were examined, all possible anticounterfeiting
systems were analyzed
and particular attention was paid to cancellation.
At the end, with the Tsar’s approval,
issue began.
Tests and studies exist from this long
preparatory period which, on account of
their rarity, are now considered authentic
gems in the country’s collection.
In conclusion, with an Imperial Decree
of 20th November 1857, it was decided
to proceed with the issue of three exemplars
with facial values of 10, 20 and 30
kopecks. It is worth remarking that these
stamps were originally issued only for
use on correspondence within the Empire.
More precisely, 10 kopeck adhesives
were to be used on letters weighing
up to one lot (just under 13 grams), those
of 20 kopecks for two lots and, lastly 30
kopecks for three lots.
Registered letters and those addressed
abroad, on the other hand, were still to be
paid for in cash as they were handed in to
the Post Office.
The chosen design was prepared by the
Gottlieb Haase and Sons company of
Prague and realized by the engraver Franz
Kepler of the Russian State Printing Institute.
The stamps were to reproduce the
coat-of-arms of the Imperial Post (a twoheaded
eagle and a posthorn) in white
relief, on a blue background within an
oval. These were inserted within an imperial
mantle surmounted by a crown. The
figures showing the face value appeared
at the four corners while a few words in
Cyrillic letters appeared below the oval.
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Turning to the watermark, it was decided
to make one (obtained by thickening the
paper) which would vary according to
the value. More precisely, each exemplar
had as its watermark a figure showing
the tens of kopecks the stamp was worth.
That is to say, the 10 kopecks adhesive
had a watermark of 1, that of 20 a 2 and
that of 30 a 3.
It should be remarked that the chosen design,
apart from a few exceptions which
will be mentioned below, remained substantially
unchanged till the fall of the Tsars.
It was decided from the beginning that
the stamps should be perforated. However,
the perforation machine ordered from
abroad had not yet arrived when the first
printing of 10 kopecks values was ready,
so the Administration decided to proceed
with distribution of these stamps without
perforation.
Thus came about the first issue which
therefore consisted of a single non-perforated
exemplar with a value of 10 kopecks.
This was sold throughout European
Russia and Poland from 1st January
1858 and subsequently, from 1st March,
in Siberia, the Caucasus and the Transcaucasus.
The perforating machine finally became
operative and, as from 10th January
1858, all three exemplars (of 10, 20 and
30 kopecks) were issued with 14 ½ x 15
perforation.
It may be interesting to add something
about the system of cancellation. Until
28th February stamps were cancelled by
pen. From March a handstamp bearing
the name of the city had to be added to
the pen cancellation. Post offices were
also authorized to use the postmarks already
used in the pre-philatelic period.
Lastly, from May, numeral cancellations
were introduced.
In October of the same year, 1858, the
third issue was made.
Meanwhile, it is worth noting that in July
1863 a 5 kopecks stamp was issued for
use on local correspondence in the cities
of St. Petersburg and Moscow. Later,
however, the same adhesive was also used
for the local correspondence of Kazan and
Astrakhan, and later still, for letters sent
both within the Empire and abroad.
A new series issued in 1864 included new
values necessary for sending printed matters,
manuscripts and newspapers. The design
remained substantially the same, but
the imperial mantle was no longer present.
Altogether three types were issued with

face values of 1, 3 and 5 kopecks. The
perforation of these stamps, which had no
watermark, was of 12 ½.
There was a new issue (the fifth) exactly a
year later. In June 1865, in fact, a new series
came out with features identical to the
previous exemplars, but with 14 ½ x 15
perforation. On this occasion stamps came
out with all six face-values issued previously:
1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 30 kopecks.
For the sixth issue in September 1866
the paper was completely changed. As
well as having a watermark consisting of
wavy lines with letters inserted between
them, it was also horizontally laid. The
exemplars had the same six face-values
as before, but in 1875 a 2 kopecks adhesive
was added.
These same stamps came out again between
1868 and 1875, but with the paper
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vertically laid. The eighth issue, beginning
19th June 1875, coincided with Russia’s
entry into the UPU and the introduction
of new postal rates. In 1875, in fact,
the first letter rate was reduced from 10
to 8 kopecks and it was further reduced
to 7 kopecks from 1st April 1879.
A postal empire on the scale of the Russian
one might be expected to give rise
to numerous important specialist collections.
In point of fact, the chances of
achieving significant results are slender,
and this both for the paucity of the material
which could theoretically still exist
and for the rarity of such as has survived
to the present day.
Arthur King Clark – Russia – Billig’s Philatelic Handbook, Volume 9 – 1948
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By Benito Carobene
The original artist’s sketch of the first stamp of
Russia, a personal gift from the Tsar Nicholas
II to Agathon Fabergé.
Special Catalogue of the Postage Stamps of Russia – Part I: Imperial Section – edited by the British Society of Russian Philately - 1957
Les Timbres-Poste de la Russie Imperiale, edited by the Cercle Philatélique France-URSS - 1964
Leonard L. Tann – I Romanov, zar di Russia – Nuovo Corriere Filatelico – no. 51 – 1984
Pat Maclver – Identikit for the Russian Empire – Stamp Monthly, April 1985
P.E. Robinson – Siberia, Postmarks and Postal History of the Russian Empire Period – author’s edition – 1986
K.V. Bazilevich – The Russian Posts in the XIX Century – English translation 1987
F.G. Chuchin – Russia, Zemstvos – J. Barefoot, publishers, York – 1988
L.M. Michaud – Profilo storico della posta in Russia – Vaccari Magazine no. 10 – 1993
The Postage Rarities: Russia and USSR – Standard Collection – St. Petersburg – 2002
Paolo Bianchi – I francobolli locali russi, una raccolta fuori dal coro – Qui Filatelia no. 35, January/March 2004
The Zbigniew S. Mikulski Collection of Russia 1857-58 – Cherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers - 2006

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I have known Paolo Bianchi for more than thirty years and from our very first meeting we have shared a fellow-feeling which
over the years has turned into a fine friendship.
As well as a brilliant and well-educated man, Paolo is a great collector and scholar, as amply demonstrated by his countless
publications and the outstanding collections he has managed to put together in some four decades of study and research.
It has been my good fortune – and a considerable privilege – to offer his two most important collections for sale by auction on
his behalf: first the extraordinary Sardinia, and now this monumental Russia collection, which, along with the legendary Fabergé,
Liphschutz and Mikulski collections, represents one of the four most important and prestigious Russias ever gathered. It is a great
honour that this great collector’s venture into Russian philately should have started and ended with me. With his innate flair for
fine stamps and postal history, Paolo Bianchi began collecting Russia in the spring of 1993, picking out the best from the collection
gathered over almost seventy years by another extraordinary collector, Michel Liphschutz. My hope, of course, is that some
new “Paolo Bianchi” will appear to take the baton, and put together a collection still broader and more important – if such a thing
is possible.
I should also like to express my thanks to Fernando Martínez who has made such a fundamental contribution to the writing of
this catalogue, and indeed to thank the entire staff of Investphila.
Guido Craveri
Chairman
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1858. 10 k. brown and blue, a very fresh example with virtually complete to mostly large margins, cleanly tied to cover from
Kovno to Warsaw by pen strokes, alongside with very fine strike of “Kovno/1858 January 1” applied in the middle, the first
day of official usage. The day of the datestamp was corrected by hand from “1” to “2”, the 1st of January 1858 was a Sunday,
and therefore the Post Offices in Russia were closed. As a consequence, the 2nd of January was the First Day of Issue of
the imperforate 10 k., the first stamp of Russia. Backstamped ‘’Warsaw 14 January’’ (Gregorian calendar). An exceedingly
desirable First Day Cover. Regarded as one of the World’s most spectacular philatelic rarities, an absolute gem of Russian
philately. Cert. Mikulski and Liphschutz. Mi. 1. Ex-Liphschutz.
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1858. The brilliant complete set of the second issue in most spectacular blocks of four of delicate quality, unused with full
original gum, all slightly hinged at top with very fine embossing, in very fresh and rich deep colour. This marvellous set
is regarded as the most important rarity of Russian philately, one of the World’s most important philatelic gems. Mi. 2-4.
Ex Caspary and Liphschutz.
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The Complete Second Issue in Blocks of Four
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SHORT HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN MAIL IN THE XVIII CENTURY
At the beginning of the XVIIIth Century, postal communications in Russia were conducted by means
of private horse post. The post riders, coachmen or postillions were established along the roads in
station villages. They were administrated by foreigners living in Russia, mostly Germans.
Peter I (1689-1725) fully understood how important it was for the State to administer the postal
service itself and in the year 1714 he set up the first Government Post Office in the capital of St.
Petersburg. Other Government Post Offices were established following the opening of new post
roads and in accordance with local conditions and expenditures necessary for maintaining postal
institutions.
During the reign of Catherine II (1762-1796) the postal administration was reorganized and uniform
domestic rates for letters were established, based on weight and distance. From the year 1783
letters weighing 1 lot (12,5 gr.) were subject to a charge of 2 Kopeks for each 100 versts (1 verst
= 0.662 mile). Below 100 versts the charge was 1 Kopek.
Meanwhile postal marking were employed for the first time in St. Petersburg, Moscow and Riga
Post Offices. They are represented by one-line handstamps with or without frame and with the
name of the town in Russian, French or German. From the year 1780 the use of postmarks was
spread all over Russia, and were one-line types with the name of the city in Russian. In the Baltic
Governments, postmarks with the city name in German prevailed.
The majority of letters sent abroad from Russia in the XVIII Century were endorsed on the reverse
with two numbers: the first number was an inventory number of the letter on the list accompanying
each mailbag. The second number represented the transit postal charge via Prussia. Until 1766
this number was expressed in Polish Groschen, after this year in Kopeks (1 Prussian Groschen=11
Kopeks). This sum had to be prepaid by the sender with the Russian domestic rate to the boundaries
(example: St. Petersburg-Memel was 27 K.)
For the rest of the journey the recipient was responsible. The charge he had to pay was normally
in manuscript in large numbers over the address.
XVII th and XVIII th Centuries
2000 * 1685, Oct. 6. Early entire letter from Archangelsk to Livorno (Italy), endorsed “P. Cap San Matthijsa
Gent Die Godt Beware” carried by ship to Bremen or Hamburg, and then very probably
by post horse to destination. Almost complete red wax seal on reverse. At the end of XVIIth and
the beginning of XVIIIth Centuries, postal communications in Russia were conducted by private
means. A very rare early entire.
2001 * 1707, May 24. Entire letter from Narva addressed to “Capitain(e) de l’Artillerie de Sa Majeste
Zaarienne” in Moscow, with largely intact red wax seal. Narva is a city located 85 miles southwest
of St. Petersburg and was under Swedish control until 1704, when Peter The Great won the
city for Russia. A very interesting and scarce entire. Signed Mikulski.
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2002 * 1714, May 5. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Lübeck via Riga and Hamburg, with manuscript
on top flap “Riga 9 Mai A° 1714” and postmaster’s signature “A. Schwartz”. The St. Petersburg-
Riga “German Post” began operating on February 24, 1714; the mail was sent twice a week and
were on the road ca. four days. 1714 was a turning point in the history of Russian post, when the
first Government P.O. of Russia was set up in St. Petersburg, and then a regular postal traffic on
Moscow and Riga highways was established. A rare entire in the early times of this new postal
system. Very fine red wax seal on reverse. Signed Mikulski.
2003 * 1723. Cover from Reval to Moscow, addressed to Earl Aproxin, Chief Commander of the Russian
Imperial Army, with very fine red wax seal. An early and scarce official cover. Signed Mikulski.
2004 * 1747, Sept. 28. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Venice via Lemberg, Brody and Vienna, showing
red “20” handstamp for Austrian transit charge, with largely intact red wax seal. Ex-Goss.
The Earliest Recorded Cover with a Russian Postmark
2005 * 1765, July 2. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Narva, showing very fine strike of straight-line
“ST. PETERSBOVRG”. The first metal handstamps in Russia were introduced in 1765 by the
St. Petersburg post, and the marking confirmed the payment of the postal service. This is the first
dated cover recorded showing a Russian postmark, undoubtedly a gem of Russian philately and
the most important item of the stampless period, an utmost desirable piece worthy of the most
advanced collection. Signed Mikulski.
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2006 * 1765, July 23. Entire letter from Abo (Finland) via Abbofors to Pernau (Estonia), with manuscript
on front (as usual on covers coming from Sweden and Finland) “Franco Lilla Abbofors”
(Abbofors was a post exchange office at the Russian border), rated “2” kopeks showing superb
straight-line “St. Petersbovrg” used as transit, with intact red wax seal. One of the earliest dates
recorded. Very fine.
2007 * 1765, Sept. 6. Entire letter from Stockholm via Abbofors to Pernau (Estonia), showing “Stockholm”
postmark and superb straight-line “St. Petersbovrg” used as transit. Reverse with manuscript
rates “12” & “27” kopeks. A rare early entire in 1765. Signed Mikulski.
2008 * 1765, Sept. 7. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Narva (Estonia), showing very fine straight-line
“St. Petersbovrg”. Another very scarce and early use in 1765.
2009 * 1765, Oct. 8. Entire letter from Abo (Finland) via Abbofors to Pernau (Estonia), endorsed “Franco
Abbofors”, initially rated “2” and corrected to “1” kopek, showing superb straight-line “St.
Petersbovrg” used as transit. Reverse with manuscript rates “12” & “27” kopeks and complete red
wax seal. A rare early entire in 1765. Signed Mikulski.
2010 * 1766, June 30. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Marseilles endorsed “Via Memel”, bearing
very fine straight-line “St. Petersbovrg” and Prussian “Maseyck” transit, manuscript charge “40”
groszy, Dutch “4” stuyvers and “34” sous for the Maseyck-Paris-Marseilles section. Most of
correspondence sent abroad in the XVIIIth Century show two manuscript numbers on reverse:
the first was a figure registered in a list accompanying each mailbag; the second represented the
transit postal charge via Prussia. The sender had to pay the rate to the border. Very rare, one of the
earliest postmarked entires sent abroad.
2011 * 1766-84. Two covers from St. Petersburg to France, the earliest only showing French “d’Holland”
entry, very probably carried to Amsterdam either privately or by a forwarding agent, with manuscript
“30” sous (20 for a letter from Holland and 10 for Paris-Marseilles section); the second
entire (slightly stained) shows straight-line “St. Petersbovrg” and it was rated on reverse “44”
kopeks (Prussian transit) and “32” sous charged on delivery. A very scarce pair.
2012 * 1767, April 30. Entire letter from Riga to Pernau (Estonia) with superb framed “Riga” at top
right, rated “8” on reverse with red wax seal. One of the earliest recorded uses of the first Riga
postmark. Very scarce.
2013 * 1767, March 9. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Narva, showing a superb strike of elusive
framed “St. Petersbovrg”, the second postmark type introduced in 1767. The earliest recorded
date of use of this rare second postmark. An entire of utmost desirability and importance in very
fine quality. Signed Mikulski.
2014 * 1767, July 10. Cover from St. Petersburg to Amsterdam, bearing unusual and very fine framed
“St. Petersbovrg”, endorsed “P. Memel” and “franco Emmerick” which means that sender had
paid the postage to the Dutch borders, charged “4” stuyvers on delivery. Reverse with wax seal
and manuscript “44” kopeks paid for Prussian transit. One of the earliest recorded dates of this
rare postmark.
2015 * 1767, Sept. 17. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Narva, showing very fine and rare framed “St.
Petersbovrg”, with red wax seal on reverse. A rare early entire. Signed Mikulski.
2016 * 1767, Nov. 23. Cover from St. Petersburg to Amsterdam, showing superb and elusive strike of
framed “St. Petersbovrg”, endorsed “fr Emmerk” for fees paid until Dutch boundaries, charged
“5” stuyvers on delivery. Reverse with manuscript “44” kopeks paid for Prussian transit. A rare
cover. Signed Mikulski.
2017 * 1769, April 18. Cover from Riga to Pernau (Estonia), showing very fine framed “Riga”, rated
“21” on reverse. Very fine early use.
2018 * 1770, Jan. 7. Entire letter from Moscow to Narva (Estonia), showing very fine strike of straight-line
“Moscov”. The earliest recorded date of use of this postmark. Very scarce. Signed Mikulski.
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2019 * 1780, Feb. Official envelope (Slightly reduced at right, and flap missing) from St. Petersburg to
Reval (Estonia) showing very fine straight-line “St. Petersbovrg”, with very fine Tsar’s red wax seal
on reverse, illustrated with Imperial shield. A very scarce and early official cover. Signed Mikulski.
2020 * 1773, May 23. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Vervier (Belgium), showing superb straightline
“St. Petersbovrg” with manuscript “fr Wesel” and “23” Russian inland and “44” kopeks for
Prussian transit. Very scarce.
2021 * 1776, March 28. Cover from Moscow to St. Petersburg, showing superb straight-line “Moscov”.
Very fine and scarce. Signed Mikulski.
2022 * 1779, May 21. Large official envelope (left side flap missing) from St. Petersburg to Pernau,
showing very fine straight-line “St. Petersbovrg”, with on reverse delightful and superb large red
wax seal of the Tsar’s Chancery, illustrated with Imperial shield. Signed Mikulski.
2023 * 1780, April 20. Entire letter from Helsinki via Abbofors to Pernau (Estonia), endorsed “fco Abbofors”
showing superb straight-line “St. Petersbovrg” applied in transit. Manuscript rates “12”
& “27” on reverse. Very scarce. Signed Mikulski.
2024 * 1781, Sept. 7. Entire letter from Tsarskoye Selo via St. Petersburg to Clausthal (Germany), endorsed
“Franco Duderstadt” (Prussian post exchange office at the Russian border), showing very
fine straight-line “St. Petersbovrg”. Rated “44” kopeks on reverse, paid on delivery for inland
postage. Signed Mikulski.
2025 * 1783, April 18. Entire letter from St. Petersburg to Gand (Belgium), showing very fine straightline
“St. Petersbovrg” with manuscript “fr Wesel” and “44” kopeks for Prussian transit on reverse.
Very scarce.
2026 * 1783-84. Two letters from Riga to Gendt (Holland), both showing fine-very fine strikes of boxed
illustrated “Riga” (Dobin fig. 0.04), charged “44” kopeks (Prussian transit, 11 x 4 groschen)
plus 1 1/2 kopeks for letters coming from the Baltic area, and charged “9” sous on delivery. One
signed Mikulski. A very scarce pair.
2027 * 1788, April 15. Entire letter from Riga to Pernau (Estonia), with bold strike of straight-line “Riga”
(Dobin fig. 0.05a). Signed Mikulski.
2028 * 1788 ca. Offcial cover from Vyatka to Tambov, with on reverse bold Cyrilic “Viatka” (Bodin fig.
0.01). Signed Mikulski.
2029 * 1789, May 17. Entire letter from Moscow to Grenoble (France), with at bottom superb straightline
“Moscov”, with “Maseyck” transit at the Dutch border and manuscript “fw” (franco Wesel).
Reverse with manuscript rates including “66” kopeks (Prussian transit) for a 1 1/2 weight letter.
Very scarce.
2030 * 1789, June 1. Cover from Arkhangelsk to Paris, showing bold strike of straight-line “Archangel.”,
alongside with Dutch “Maseyck” transit, and manuscript Dutch and French charges. Rated on
reverse “44” kopeks. An early and rare cover.
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2031 * 1790 ca. Cover (part of lower flap missing) from Kharkov to Reval (Estonia), showing on reverse
superb strike of large Cyrillic “Kharkov” (Dobin fig. 0.01). Scarce.
2032 * 1791, April 9. Money letter from Dorpat (Estonia) to Pernau, with on reverse red wax seal of
Dorpat P.O. and manuscript “R. 125 in Banco Nota”. This service was introduced in Russia in
1783. A very scarce money letter. Signed Mikulski.
2033 * 1791, July 15. Cover with contents from St. Petersburg to Celle (Duchy of Luneburg, Hanover),
showing superb straight-line “St. Petersbovrg”. Manuscript “60” kopeks for a 1 1/2 weights letter
trough Prussia to Halberstadt. Red wax seal on reverse. Very scarce. Signed Mikulski.
2034 * 1791, Sept. 24. Cover from Shklov to Pernau, bearing very clear strike of Cyrilic straight-line
“Shklov”. Scarce. Signed Mikulski.
2035 * 1792, Jan. 29. Entire letter from Mitau during the Polish Period to Hodimont (Belgium), showing
very fine strike of circular “Mitau” between crown and posthorn. A rare postmark.
2036 * 1799, March 10. Cover from Skivira to Dobrodzjejowi, showing on right side flap (cut and open
for display) very fine Cyrilic “Skvira”. Very rare.
2037 * 1793, May 22. Entire letter from Riga to Pernau, showing very fine strike of straight-line “Riga”
(Dobin fig. 0.03B). Scarce. Signed Mikulski.
2038 * 1795, Oct. 18. Cover with contents from Dombrovitsy to Korostyshev, showing very elusive and
superb strike of straight-line “Dombrovitsa” in cyrillic. Charged on reverse “2”, corresponding to
1 lot letter in a 100 versts distance. A very attractive and very rare postmark. Ex Adler.
2039 * 1795, Dec. 6. Cover with contents from Ostrog to Reval (Estonia), with on reverse superb strike
of elusive Cyrillic “Ostrog”, alongside with red wax seal. Very rare and early entire.
2040 * 1796, Sept. 15. Cover from Minsk to Neswizh, with bold straight-line “Minsk” at top right. Charged
“8” on reverse corresponding to 1 lot letter in 400 versts distance. Red wax seal on reverse.
2041 * 1796 ca. Official cover from Orel to Moscow, bearing on reverse clear strike of large italic “Orel”
in Cyrillic. A very rare postmark. Signed Mikulski.
2042 * 1797, May 18. Cover from Kazan to Reval, with on reverse clear strike of cyrillic “Kazan” (Dobin
fig. 0.02), and red wax seal. Some staining clear away of postmark.
2043 * 1797, June 14. Cover with contents from Izyaslav showing bold strike of elusive Cyrillic
“Iziaslav”. One of the earliest covers recorded with this postmark which use is registered from
1797. Very scarce.
2044 * 1797, Aug. 18. Entire letter from Dorpat (Estonia) to Hodimont (Belgium), showing very fine
framed “Dorpat”, alongside with transit “Riga” charged “15” sous on delivery. Reverse rated in
manuscript “45 1/2” kopeks, including Prussian transit 44 k. and 1 1/2 k. for a letter coming from
the Baltic area. Scarce.
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2045 * 1798, April 23. Cover from Arensburg (Kuressaare, Estonia) to Pernau, with bold strike of
straight-line “Arensburg”. Very scarce. Signed Mikulski.
2046 * 1798, Sept. 22. Cover from Narva to Reval (Estonia), showing very fine straight-line “Narva.No”
and manuscript “12” as registration number for postal record. A very scarce postmark used during
a very short period. Signed Mikulski.
2047 * 1798, Nov. 11. Cover from Pernau (Estonia) to Reval, with clear and fine straight-line “Pernau”.
Signed Mikulski.
2048 * 1798 ca.-1800. Two letters from Hapsal (Estonia) to Reval, one (lower flap missing) showing
italic “Hapsal”, the other with second type “Hapsal” in straight-line, used two years before than
recorded by Dobin. (Dobin fig. 0.01 & 1.01). Signed Mikulski. (No photo)
2049 * 1799, April 7. Entire letter from Riga to Copenhagen endorsed “fr. Hamburg”, with bold strike
of straight-line “Riga” (Dobin 0.06), used during a very short period. Reverse with rate notations
for a total of 41 1/2 kopeks (1 1/2 k. Immersatter border transit, Memel-Hamburg 40 k.), charged
“31” on delivery. Very scarce.
2050 * 1799, May 24. Cover from Fellin to Pernau, showing very fine straight-line “Fellin.” (Dobin fig.
0.01). Signed Mikulski. Scarce.
2051 * 1799-1800. Two covers from St. Petersburg to Milan and to the Russian Consul in Venice, showing
fine-very fine strikes of straight-line “St. Petersbovrg”, the second being a 2 1/2 lots cover paid
for 67 kopeks (Russian section) and 170 kopeks (Prussian transit), signed Mikulski. Scarce.
2052 * 1800 ca. Official cover at double rate from Kolomna to Serpukov, bearing on reverse superb
Cyrillic strike of “Kolomna”. Scarce. Signed Mikulski.
2053 * 1800 ca. Official cover from Kozlov to Tambov, showing on reverse bold strike of straight-line
“Kazov” (Dobin fig. 0.01) and red wax seal. Scarce. Signed Mikulski.
2054 * 1800 ca. Official cover from Lipetsk to Tambov, with on reverse very fine strike of Cyrillic
straight-line “Lipetsk”, with rate notation and red wax seal alongside. Signed Mikulski. Scarce.
2055 * 1710-1800. The magnificent balance of the XVIIIth Century pre-philatelic collection, comprising
of 63 letters half of them signed Mikulski, with several items worthy of a division in single
lots. The lot includes early entires, a very scarce money letter, official covers with Imperial wax
seals, outgoing mail to Austria, France, Belgium, Denmark and United States. Nearly all very
fine mounted on exhibition pages with very scarce/rare handstrucks of this early period used in
St. Petersburg, Moscow, Riga, Dorpat, Fellin, Kazan, Kharkov, Kostroma, Minsk, Mitau, Nizhny
Novgorod, Pernau, Reval, Saratov, Shatsk, Tula and Walk. A stunning and most interesting assembly.
(No photo)
2056 * 1764-95. Incoming mail, 1780 entire letter from France to st. Petersburg, 1764 cover from Naples
to St. Petersburg, 1790 letter from Liverpool via Amsterdam to Pernau; also two entires from St.
Petersburg to United States showing Bishop markins applied at Boston. Very scarce. (No photo)
XIX th Century
2057 * 1806, July 13. Cover from Vilna (Lithuania), showing on reverse superb red strike of italic capitals
“Wilna”, not registered in Dobin. Ex Goss.
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The Napoleonic “Grand Armée” in Russia Collection
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2058 * 1812. The magnificent and fascinating collection of “Grand Armée”, consisting of 14 letters which
survived the most important military adventure and disaster of Modern History up to this time.
This very important Campaign was the turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. At the beginning of
the invasion, correspondence took 20 days to reach France, but after the Battle of Smolensk (August
20, 1812) at least a month was needed to reach the homeland. Due to the importance of this
collection, each item has been individually dated and briefly described as follows:
40’000
1812, June 19. “N. 13/Grande-Armée” in black. Cover from Pilwisky (10 miles near from Niemen)
with interesting content: “...the country where we are about to enter will make my letters
very rare in the future”.
1812, June 25. “N° 5/Grande Armée” in red. Entire letter sent from a “Chasseur à Cheval de la
Légion d’Honneur” in the bank of Niemen, with content: “ (It is now 1 p.m. and our Division is
ready to ford the Niemen under Kraien. We started to enter twelve hours ago and at the moment a
hundred thousand men are in Russian territory” The invasion commenced on June 24.
1812, Aug. 17. “N° 20/Grande Armée” in red. Entire letter sent the day of the victory in Smolensk
by an officer of the III Grenadier Division, 10th Corps of the French Great Army commanded
by General Mac Donald, in Dunaburg (Vitebsk Government).
1812, Aug. 21. “N° 11/Grande Armée” in red. Entire letter from Smolensk written by an artillery
soldier of the Imperial Guard, including several interesting comments about the war.
1812, Aug. 23. “Bau. Central/Grande Armée” in red. Entire letter from a bivouac six miles
from Smolensk, with fascinating and important content: “The town of Smolensk, the only place
defending the road to Moscow, did not resist more than a day. The garrison had been defeated by
Marshal Ney’s bayonets, I think that the peace will be signed in Moscow”. (Smolensk was seized
on Aug. 17).
1812, Sept. 17. Indistinct “N° /Grande Armée” in black. Entire letter from Moscow with fascinating
contents about the Battle of Borodino, and the long journey for the mails through occupied
Russia. After the important Battle of Borodino on September 7, until the the bloodiest single battle
in Human History, the Russians left the road to Moscow open. Later, the Fire of Moscow (Sept.
14-18) destroyed three-quarters of the city and forced the French to leave the city, beginning a
catastrophic retreat.
1812, Sept. 20. Endorsed “Moscou”. Entire letter with interesting contents sent by an officer in Moscow.
1812, Sept. 21. Endorsed “Moscou”. Entire letter from a bivouac five miles from Moscow, addressed
to the “Countess St. Alphonse Dame de Palais de S. M. l’Impératrice Josephine”.
1812, Sept. 21. “Bau. Gal./Grande Armée” in black. Entire letter from Moscow with very interesting
eye-witness report about the terrible Fire of Moscow.
1812, Oct. 2. “N° 11/Grande Armée” in black. Entire letter from Moscow to The Hague with
fascinating content including: “(in Moscow” there are nothing but the French war-wounded...I
will tell you that the Russian Army fired Moscow on their retreat...”
1812, Oct. 3. “N° 11/Grande Armée” in black. Entire letter from Moscow from a Horse Grenadier
of the Imperial Guard, with important content: “It is now two weeks that we are in this capital
in which the fire destroyed a considerable part of the supplies on which we have depended... I
believe that we will spend here the larger part of the winter...”
1812, Oct. 4. “N° 35/Grande Armée” in red. Entire letter from Smolensk with an eye-witness
report on the Battle of Smolensk: “We will be soon in Moscow. Marshall Victor stays there and
we are waiting for orders in two or three days. We stay actually in the theatre of one of the biggest
and bloodiest battles ever seen. There are so many soldiers killed that we are obliged to form piles
of the dead...It is said that the Russian Emperor ...declared that Smolensk will be the tomb of the
French. Indeed we lost more people than we can believe, but the Russianslost four times more
people than we did”.
1812, Oct. 7. “Bau. Gal./Grande Armée” in black. Entire letter from Moscow with interesting
content about the war, taxed on delivery “9” decimes and not collected showing on reverse “Déb.
42/Nantes”.
1812, Oct. 12. “N° 35/Grande Armée” in red. Entire letter from Smolensk with content: “We
stay now on the ruins of one of the most beautiful towns...that was the grave of more than 15.000
French and more than 25.000 Russians.
This collection is one of the most important ever formed, and undoubtedly an assembly of the
highest calibre and interest, worthy of a museum.

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2059 * 1831, Jan. 22. Entire from Mariupol to Odessa, with on reverse red wax seal and superb negative
italic handstruck of Mariupol in Cyrilic (not registered in Dobin). A very early and rare
postmark.
2060 * 1841, April 29. Tsar Nicholas I letter. Cover from St. Petersburg to Berlin, showing on reverse St.
Petersburg cds, Tilsit transit with on front Prussian “Aus Russland/Franco-Tout”, including contents
with letter signed “Nicolaj” by Tsar Nicholas I (Emperor of Russia from 1825 until 1855).
Very interesting and scarce.
2061 * 1801-56. The magnificent collection of XIXth Century pre-philatelic postal history, comprising
of 174 letters, including several better postmarks of Arkhangel, Belostok, Borisoglebsk, Bobrov,
Bronnitsy, Lebedjan, Spask, Mozdok, Morshansk, Usman, Temnikov, Novokopersk, Yelatma, Kozlov,
Kerck Yenikol, Kashin, Mozyr, Nieswiecz, Novogrodok, Ostrog, Pinsk, Rjazan, Shwpoukhov,
Sebastopol, Tobolsk, Torzhok, Volkovjsk, Irkutsk, Zhitomir among others, also official paper seals,
scarce insured mail, a few items sent abroad and military mail in Poland. A very scarce and most
interesting assembly. (No photo)
2062 * 1804-57. Mail sent abroad. Exceptional collection of 110 letters directed to France, Spain, Switzerland,
Italian States, Portugal, Denmark, England, Scotland, United States, Holland, German
States and Austria, including some scarce Russian handstamps and a wide range of international
postal history aspects. Very interesting and scarce. (No photo)
2063 * 1841-56. Incoming Mail, four stampless covers from Naples, Sardinia, France and Spain (very
scarce). (No photo)
Postal Stationery
Moscow City Post
2064 * 1851. 5 k. + 1 k. scarlet, type II, postal stationery envelope unused, showing very fine and fresh
impression. Only 25 examples of this city stationery have been recorded, of which just five of
them are unused. Of great rarity and importance. Cert. Mikulski. Ex Fabergé.
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2065 * 1851. 5 k.+1 k. scarlet, type II, postal stationery envelope used addressed to Princess Wolkowska in
Moscow. Indistinct datestamp on reverse. One of only a few examples recorded. Cert. Mikulski.
St. Petersburg City Post
2066 * 1863. 5 k. + 1 k. blue, group of three postal stationeries in different shades, one of them small
size. Mi. SU4.
2067 * 1863. 5 k. + 1 k. blue, small format postal stationery envelope attractively tied by red St. Petersburg
cds, with oval “4 ot” (otdyelenie) at left. Mi. SU4E. Ex Mertens.
2068 * 1863. 5 k. + 1 k. blue, small format postal stationery envelope tied by superb strike of oval “Doplatit”
taxed with “10” k. in manuscript. Mi. SU4E. Ex Breitfuss and Mertens.
General Issues
2069 * 1848, 20 k. (+1) k. blue postal stationery envelope (139x116 mm), first printing, dated 1849 (Oct.
10) and used from Krolewetz to Moscow, cancelled by pen cross bearing straight-lines departure
and arrival. A scarce stationery in outstanding condition. Cert. Mikulski. Ex Fabergé.
2070 * 1863, 10 k. (+1) k. black postal stationery envelope (136 x 110 mm) from St. Petersburg to
Bernburg, additionally franked by 1865 1 k. and 3 k. applied on flap and tied by blue crayon, the
embossing and 1 k. value also cancelled by framed “Nedostatochno Frankirovano” (insufficiently
franked), alongside with Prussian t.p.o. cds. Front with red Prussian insufficiently franked handstamp,
charged “5” (silbergrossen). A very scarce postal stationery to foreign destination.
2071 * 1858-1917. Lot of 93 postal stationeries, many up-rated with additional frankings, including scarce
early items, destinations and some better cancellations. To be examined. (No photo)
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Essays and Proofs for the First Russian Postage Adhesive
2072 * 1854. Mercury type, the 10 k. surface printed essay in red, cut to shape and affixed to an envelope.
In July 1854 the Director of the Postal Department made an official request to the Council of State
for the preparation of postage stamps. In the meantime, the Office of State Papers decided to set in
motion the realization of the first essays at the urging of the Postal Department. Some toning not
affecting the essay, in no way detracting. An extremely rare and most desirable piece. Ex Breitfuss,
Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.
2073 (´) 1854. Eagle type, the 10 k. surface printed essay in black on wave paper, extraordinarily clear
impression. Slight bottom left corner crease, of absolutely no importance, mentioned solely for
accuracy. An extremely rare and delicate exhibition piece. Ex Baughman, Fabergé, Goss and
Liphschutz.
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2074 * 1854. Eagle type, the 10 k. surface printed essay in blue, very clear impression, cut to shape and
affixed to an envelope. Minor staining well clear of the essay, in no way detracting. An extremely
rare and most attractive piece. Ex Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.
2075 * 1854. Eagle type, the 10 k. surface printed essay in red, very clear impression, cut to shape and
affixed to an envelope, tied by albino embossed trial cancellation of a hollow star surrounded by
concentric rings of dots. Minor staining well clear of the essay, in no way detracting. An extremely
rare and most remarkable essay. Ex Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.
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The Most Spectacular of all Surface Printed Essays
2076 * 1854. Eagle type, the 10 k. surface printed essay in blue, extraordinarily fresh impression, cut to
shape and affixed to upper flap of an envelope, tied by albino embossed trial cancellation of a
hollow star surrounded by concentric rings of dots, repeated four times on front and reverse, also
tied by two black strikes of the same cancellation, with a further strike alongside. Unique, undoubtedly
the most spectacular of all existing essays, a fabulous and exceedingly desirable Russian
rarity. Ex Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.
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2077 (´) 1854-57. 10 k. + 1 k. black on yellow paper, embossed Eagle with rouletted perforation. Slight
surface rubbing, nevertheless an exceedingly rare and desirable rouletted example. Ex Baughman,
Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.
2078 (´) 1854-57. 10 k. + 1 k. pale rose and brown, very fine and clear embossed Eagle. An extremely rare
and delicate piece. Ex Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.
2079 (´) 1854-57. 10 k. + 1 k. pale rose and red, extremely fine embossed Eagle. Bottom right angle cut
out and replaced. Exceedingly rare. Ex Baughman, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.
2080 (´) 1854-57. 10 k. + 1 k. grey and dark brown, very fine and clear embossed Eagle. An extremely rare
and delightful piece. Ex Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé and Liphschutz.
2081 (´) 1854-57. 10 k. + 1 k. pale rose and dark green, embossed Eagle. An extremely rare essay
showing a very attractive combination of colours. Ex Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and
Liphschutz.
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The Famous Artist’s Essay of the Russian First Adhesive
A Personal Gift from Tsar Nicholas II to Agathon Fabergé
2082 (´) The spectacular Franz Kepler’s sketch of the first stamp of Russia, handpainted in white, blue
and brown, and carefully executed on thick cardboard (34 x 43 mm.). This exquisite work was
prepared by Gottlieb Hasse & Sons of Prague as a proposal to the postal administration of St.
Petersburg. This precious and highly interesting item in the history of Russia was a personal gift
from the Tsar Nicholas II to Agathon Fabergé. Of utmost desirability and a major historical showpiece
of Russian philately. Ex Epstein, Fabergé and Mertens.
The unique progressive proofs of Franz Kepler
2083 (´) The three existing black engraver’s progress proofs (first, second and final) of the frame on
glazed paper, the two first proofs with manuscript notation of progress and small imprint at upper
and lower margins of engraver Franz Kepler, the second showing dot after “10” variety. Unique,
an exceedingly desirable group and important gem of Russian philately. Ex Baughman, Breitfuss,
Epstein, Fabergé, Goss and Mertens.
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The Unique Complete Sheet of “1” Watermark Proofs in Private Hands
2084 (´) 1857. “1” watermark proof, complete sheet of 100 comprising four panes of 25, showing the
position layout and watermarked date “1857”, as well as watermarked inscription “Pochtovaya”
at left margin, folded in margins between panes. An absolutely stunning and very important item,
unique in private hands. Ex Baughman, Fabergé and Liphschutz.
1858 First Issue
2085 r 1858. 10 k. brown and blue, wide to mostly large margins, tied to piece by dated straight-line “Moscow/1857
January 1”, additionally cancelled by pen strokes. The datestamp shows “1857” year,
applied in error for “1858”. A fabulous rarity of Russian philately, unique on piece. Ex Liphschutz.
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The “31 st of December 1857” Cover
Detail of right flap
2086 * 1858. 10 k. brown and blue, a very fresh and fine example with very good margins, on cover from
Tauroggen to St. Petersburg, tied by pen cross, with on reverse red oblong marking of Tauroggen
the 31st of December 1857, and arrival the 4th of January 1858, with manuscript by addressee on
the right flap “1858 Tauroggen 1 Janr”. From the manuscript date, it may be deduced that the cover
was posted and franked on the 2nd of January, the first day of use of the first Russian postage
adhesive. The 31st of December 1857 was Saturday and the 1st of January 1858 was Sunday in
Russia, therefore, the 31st of December dated frame of Tauroggen was very probably carelessly
used at the Post office on the 2nd of January with the previous date of use. A fabulous cover, one
of the most important Russian postal history rarities. Cert. Liphschutz. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
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The Number One Mint
2087 ´ 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, first printing, very fresh with three wide to mostly very large margins,
just barely touched at small part of the lower margin, unused with large part of original
gum. The extremely rare existing copies uncancelled were very probably removed from letters.
Mr. Mikulski states on his 1991 certificate: “This stamp unused” -(obviously with part of original
gum)- “is a World and Russian rarity, only known in number of two pieces” (in private hands),
also a pair recorded exhibited in the Postal and Telecommunications Museum in St. Petersburg.
Undoubtedly an extraordinary gem of Russian philately. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1. Ex Mertens.
2088 (´) 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, two “unused” regummed examples with exceptional large to huge
margins, with pen cancellation chemically removed. Cert. Calves. Mi. 1.
2089 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine example with large to huge margins all around, showing
“dot between ‘10’ and ‘kop”’ variety, cancelled by dotted numeral “105” of Belsk. This printing
error was caused by the German engraver Franz Kepler who, according to the writing in his language,
put in addition a dot after “10”; after finding the mistake the dot was eliminated from the
plate, even so one cliché, located in the first row of plate I, was not destroyed. Negligible corner
crease. Very scarce. Mi. 1PFIII. Ex Baughman and Liphschutz.
2090 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an outstanding example with huge margins, tied to piece by manuscript
cross and superb strike of Beltsy. Very attractive and scarce. Mi. 1. Ex Baughman, Goss,
Liphschutz and Wilson.
2091 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an exceptional example from the upper right corner of the sheet, very
fresh showing large to enormous margins, neatly tied to piece by double dated straight-line of
Dobrianka. Very desirable and rare showpiece. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1. Ex Mertens.
2088
2089 2090 2091
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2092 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, wide to large margins, tied to piece by boxed “Frauenberg/ 18 “ dated
in manuscript. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2093 2094 2095
2093 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an outstanding marginal copy with large to huge margins, cancelled
by superb strike of dated straight-line of Grobin in blue, and very light trace of pen cancellation
in the centre. A most desirable and very rare showpiece. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2094 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an extraordinary copy from the bottom right corner of the sheet, very
fresh showing complete to enormous margins, neatly tied to piece by dotted numeral “19” of
Kowno. A most desirable and rare showpiece. Mi. 1. Ex Breitfuss and Fabergé.
2095 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a mostly large margined example cancelled by light pen cross and
very fine strike of Lublin (Poland) straight-line. Slight soiling, still very attractive and scarce. Mi.
1. Ex Liphschutz.
2096 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, well margined with large portion of the margin sheet at left, cancelled
by framed cancellation of Odessa. Very appealing and scarce. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2097 2098 2099
2097 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine large margined example, neatly cancelled by “236” in concentric
circles cancellation of Ozorkow (Poland). A delightful and scarce piece. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2098 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine example with good margins tied to piece by light strike of
double framed “S.P. Burg” with date (indistinct), also cancelled by pen cross. A delicate and very
attractive piece with scarce cancellation in red. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2099 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fresh example with good margins, showing “0” in “10” at
lower left corner open at foot, hinged to original piece and tied by clear strike of framed “Taurogen/14
Mart 1858”. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
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2100 2101 2102
2100 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, wide margins all around showing “0” in “10” at lower left corner open at
foot, cancelled by dotted numeral “580” used in Tcherkask Government. Scarce. Signed Richter. Mi. 1.
2101 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine and large margined example cancelled by light pen cross
and superb strike of “D P” in concentric circles of Praga Station in Warsaw. A delightful and
scarce showpiece. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2102 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an extraordinary example from the lower right corner of the sheet
with good margins the others, cancelled by unidentified framed cancellation. A most desirable
and very rare showpiece. Signed Richter. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2103 §/r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a splendid group of five stamps, all with mostly large or huge margins,
including better cancellations such as very scarce straight-line of Nijni-Lomov or framed
datestamp of Novgorod. Mi. 1. Two ex Mertens and two ex Liphschutz.
2104 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue (colour changed through light influance into green-blue shade, of
little significance), very fine and fresh with mostly large margins all around, cleanly tied by pen
cross to entire letter from Kharkov to Odessa, with on reverse dispatch mark of Kharkov prephilatelic
postmark dated 1858, Jan 5, one of the very first days of use. Worthy of the specialized
collection, a remarkable and very rare early use. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
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2105 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an extraordinary marginal example with wide to huge margins
showing bottom frame of neighbouring stamp at top, attractively tied by pen strokes to 1858, Feb.
3, entire letter from Kazan to Moscow, backstamped on departure on reverse. A rare and superb
class showpiece. Signed Raybaudi. Mi. 1.
2106 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine large margined example tied to cover to Odessa by framed
Kherson cancellation, dated July 4th, alongside with boxed datestamp applied on arrival. Very
attractive and fine. Mi. 1. Ex Baughman and Liphschutz.
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2107 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a splendid example with large margins all around in fresh deep
shade, tied by superb and neat strike of dotted numeral “19” of Kovno to cover 1858, June 26th
to Warsaw, with dispatch and arrival on reverse. An exquisite exhibition quality cover. Mi. 1. Ex
Liphschutz.
2108 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a magnificent example with exceptionally large margins, tied to
cover from Kursk to Odessa tied by framed “Kursk” datestamp dated 1858, March 24th, with
additional light pen cross, alongside with boxed datestamp applied on arrival. A splendid cover.
Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
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2109 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an absolutely extraordinary corner sheet example with exceptional
margins, used on cover from Lenzenhof (Lifland Government) to Lemsal and tied by superb
strike of very elusive two-line “Lenzenhof/4 Aprelia 1858” in purple. The cover has been cleaned
and the address reinstated, in no way detracting. An utmost desirable franking with a delightful
combination of colors, enhanced by the extremely rare cancellation, undoubtedly a gem of Russian
first issue. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2110 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an outstandingly fresh and well margined example with good embossing,
tied by pen cancellation to 1858, Jan. 21st, entire letter from Mouron to Moscow, neatly
backstamped in Mouron. Of delicate quality. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
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Detail of reverse
2111 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, very fresh with large to huge margins, used on cover (upper flap missing,
in no way detracting) from Riga to Helsinki, cancelled by pen cross with on reverse framed
“Riga/10 Jan. 1858” and arrival adjacent. A rare and very fine early cover with departure in the
first ten days of use. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1. Ex Fabergé.
2112 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, wide to mostly large margins, tied to cover to St. Petersburg by
elusive prephilatelic straight-line “SUMY” with manuscript date (June 21st). A very unusual and
delightful cancellation of most remarkable quality. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1. Ex Fabergé.
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2113 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a large margined example with good embossing, attractively tied to
cover to Novgorod by framed datestamp of Vilna (Lithuania), leaving the embossing clear. Scarce
and appealing. Cert. E. Diena. Mi. 1.
2114 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, two wide to large margined examples in deep fresh shade, both tied
to cover to Onega by two fine strikes of straight-line of Kargapol, with manuscript date “29 March
1858” below the adhesives. A most remarkable and scarce franking, worthy of the advanced
collection. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
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1’500
3’500

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2115 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, three very fine examples all showing large margins except the righthand
stamp with clear top margin, attractively and in a balanced way applied on piece and tied by
pen crosses. A very rare and appealing franking Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2116 * 1858. 10 k. brown and blue, three ample to mostly large margined examples on cover at triple
rate from Tcherepovets, all cancelled by dotted numeral “294”, matching two-line dated postmark
of Tcherepovets on reverse, with manuscript notation of registration adjacent. A remarkable and
important Russian rarity, an exceptional and impressive exhibition item. Mi. 1. Ex Fabergé and
Liphschutz.
2117 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an outstanding marginal pair showing large margins, cancelled by light
strike of Berdiansk dated handstamp. Highly appealing and very scarce. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1. Ex
Caspary.
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2118 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a large margined and very fresh pair, tied to piece by circle handstamps
with date in manuscript of Kiev. Attractive and very scarce. Mi. 1. Ex Baughman and
Liphschutz.
2119 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a clear to wide margined and fresh pair, hinged to small piece, cancelled
by indistinct handstamp. A rare and most attractive pair. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
2120 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a wide to large margined and very fresh pair, used on cover dated
Feb. 7 from Riga (Latvia) to Pernau (Estonia), each cleanly cancelled by pen cross with superb
dated handstamp of Riga and arrival on reverse. Slight diagonal crease affecting the right hand
adhesive, still very attractive and very rare multiple on cover, of which only four are recorded.
Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
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1’000
2’500

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The Finest Pair on Cover
2121 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a magnificent pair with large margins all around in rare bright colours,
only found in the Western provinces of Russia, delightfully tied to cover to St. Petersburg by prephilatelic
postmark “Taurogen/28 March 1858”, additionally tied by the “Gebr. Levi/Tauroggen” company
marking (used to protect stamps against theft). Mikulski states on certificate: “...is in every respects
superb. In my opinion the pair is the finest known used on a cover”. Visually superb, due to its freshness
and delicate quality in all respects, an exceedingly desirable showpiece for the most discerning
collector. The vastly superior example of the only four covers recorded. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 1.
2122 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, an exceptional strip of three showing small to ample margins, cancelled
by Odessa boxed handstamp. Tiny imperfection at bottom between first and second adhesives,
in no way detracting and mentioned solely for accuracy. A very rare and impressive exhibition
multiple. Signed A. Diena and Gilbert. Mi. 1. Ex Liphschutz.
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2123 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a stunning strip of three with good margins all around, tied to piece
by framed cancellation of Reval, dated April 26. A very rare impressive multiple of utmost desirability.
Mi. 1. Ex Fabergé, Mertens and Mikulski.
The Marginal Strip of Three on Cover
Unique in Private Hands Recorded in Perfect Condition
2124 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, the extraordinary strip of three from the lower left corner sheet, tied
by manuscript cancellation to 1858, Jan. 16th, folded cover from Berdiansk to Odessa. Some
cover edge tears, of absolutely no importance. The unique marginal strip of three on cover, one
of only three recorded on cover and vastly superior in quality to the one other in private hands
which is repaired; the third strip recorded belonging to the Central Postal and Telecommunication
Museum in St. Petersburg. Undoubtedly one of the most important gems of Russian philately.
Mi. 1. Ex Mikulski.
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1858 Second Issue
2125 2126
2125 (´) 1858, 10 k. reddish brown and blue, imperforate proof on unwatermarked thin paper. Very rare. 750
2126 (´) 1858, 10 k. black, plate proof of the frame with trial perforation on unwatermarked thick paper,
showing lower interpanneau. Rare. Ex Mertens.
2127 ´ 1858, 20 k. green and lilac, perforate plate color proof on watermarked, Prussian imported, gummed
paper, a magnificent marginal pair. Only a sheet of 100 proofs recorded. Very rare. Cert.
Mikulski. Mi. 3P2b.
2128 ´ 1858, 20 k. green and lilac, perforate plate color proof on watermarked, Prussian imported, gummed
paper, a magnificent block of four with interpanneau at left. Lower right stamp with tiny
gum thin at top. Only a sheet of 100 proofs recorded. Very rare and desirable. Cert. Mikulski. Mi.
3P2b. Ex Liphschutz.
2129 ´ 1858. The complete set of the second issue, unused with full original gum, very fresh in rich deep
colour with good centering and very fine embossing, in outstanding quality. An extremely rare
and very desirable set with only few recorded. Cert. R. Diena. Mi. 2-4.
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The Earliest Recorded Cover of the Second Issue
2130 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine copy with good embossing on entire letter from St.
Petersburg to Wasa in Finland, cleanly tied by pen cross with alongside neat strike of framed
“S.P. Burg/7 Jan. 1858”, the first date of use recorded, and as far as we can say, the earliest date
known of the second issue. An extraordinary and very important rarity of Russian philately. Cert.
Mikulski. Mi. 2.
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2131 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue used in the Levant, a delightful copy cancelled by very rare framed
oval “Franco” (Tchilinghirian type FRANCO-1). Mi. 2. Ex Liphschutz.
2132 §/r 1858, 10 k. brown, a delightful group of seven stamps, including vertical pair and experimental
“1” cancellation of St. Petersburg (cert. Mikulski), “253” in concentric rings of Plock (Poland),
etc. Mi. 2. Mostly ex Liphschutz.
2133 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine pair neatly tied to cover from St. Petersburg to Helsinki
by “1” numeral, adjacent with very fine strike of red framed “S.P. Burg/9 Apr. 1858”, with arrival
datestamp on reverse. Also a cover from Moscow to Riga bearing single 10 k. tied by pen cross.
A very fine and scarce pair. Mi. 2. Ex Liphschutz.
2134 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine strip of three very attractively cancelled by dotted circles
“2” of Moscow. A very scarce multiple. Mi. 2.
2135 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fresh vertical strip of three tied by manuscript crosses to entire
letter from St. Petersburg to Jacobstad (Finland), with red framed “S.P. Burg/25 Jan 1858” alongside.
Two vertical filing folds well clear of the adhesives, the centre stamp with tiny imperfection
at left, still most appealing. The largest multiple on cover, one of only four such items recorded,
two of them offered in this sale. A remarkable showpiece. Mi. 2. Ex Liphschutz.
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2136 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, vertical strip of three used on envelope from Elisavetino to Moscow,
tied by “726” dotted cancellation. Manuscript number 3 on reverse which indicates the number of
weights. The largest multiple on cover, one of only four such items recorded. Mi. 2.
2137 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a splendid block of four, cleanly and lightly cancelled by numeral
“59” in concentric rings of Wlodawa (Poland). Unique, the only recorded block of four of this
issue used in Poland, a remarkable showpiece. Mi. 2. Ex Liphschutz.
2138 § 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, a very fresh and fine copy with good embossing, attractively cancelled
by four concentric octagons (indistinct number). Very scarce. Mi. 3.
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2’000
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2139 * 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, tied by dotted “1” and paying a double rate cover (“2” manuscript)
from St. Petersburg to Kharkov, redirected back to St. Petersburg, alongside red boxed “S.P. Burg
/19 Feb. 1858” and light strike of Kharkov framed postmark. Reverse with very interesting wax
seal of the Austrian Mission in Russia, also with postal manuscript notice indicating that the
addressee was not in Kharkov. Envelope and stamp have been expertly cleaned, the stamp also
with top left corner repaired, nevertheless still very appealing, rare and interesting cover. Cert.
Mikulski. Mi. 3. Ex Liphschutz.
2140 * 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, a very fresh and fine copy with good embossing, paying a double rate
cover from St. Petersburg to Libau, attractively tied by dotted numeral “1”, matching red oval “S. Petersburg/1858
22 Apr.” at bottom right. A most desirable and rare franking of exhibition quality. Mi. 3.
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The Largest Recorded Multiple on Cover of Second Issue 20 k.
2141 * 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, the magnificent vertical strip of four, pos. 81-84, in very fresh shade
paying the eight weights rate (manuscript “8” lots on front) on large cover (1858, March 10) from
Saint Petersburg to Wolmar, tied by very fine strikes of “1” numeral, adjacent with framed “S.P.
Burg/10 Mar. 1858” in red. A unique and fabulous multiple on cover of utmost desirability, the
largest recorded, one of the most important gems of Russian philately. Cert. Liphschutz. Mi. 3.
Ex Liphschutz.
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200’000

Imperial Russia Base Euro
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The Only Recorded Mixed Frankings of First Issue and Second Issue 20 k.
2142 r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue with ample to large margins all around, used on small piece in mixed
franking with second issue 20 k. blue and orange, both tied by straight-lines “Ustyuzhna/12 June
1858”. Unique on piece, a captivating and spectacular combination of utmost desirability. Mi. 1, 3.
Ex Fabergé and Mikulski.
2143 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue with clear to mostly large margins, in mixed franking with second issue
20 k. blue and orange, both tied to cover from Reval (Estonia) to Port Kunda by framed “Revel/20
Apr. 1858”, each example additionally cancelled with pen cross. Unique, the only recorded
combination cover of Russian first and third stamps, a showpiece with tremendous eye-appeal,
one of the most important and impressive gems of Russian philately. Mi. 1, 3. Ex Mikulski.
2144 */§ 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, group of four stamps with different cancellations, also in elusive
blue, as well as cover (horizontally creased) from Berdiansk to Odessa bearing single franking.
Very scarce. Mi. 3.
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2145 * 1858, 30 k. carmine and green used as single franking on 1858, April 24th, cover at triple rate to
St. Petersburg, tied by pre-philatelic dated two-line. Perforations very slightly trimmed by scissors
at left, not detracting from the very attractive and fine appearance. A great rarity on cover,
one of the most attractive of only eight such single frankings recorded, an exceedingly desirable
exhibition piece. Mi. 4. Ex Liphschutz.
2146 * 1858, 30 k. carmine and green, a very fine example tied by pen cross to large cover from Serpeysk
(Kaluga) to St. Petersburg, paying the triple rate, with superb straight-line departure postmark and
arrival on reverse. Some filing folds clear away from the stamp; the first issue copy of 10 k. does
not originate to cover. The manuscript cancellation tieing a 30 k. on cover is very probably unique.
A great rarity and most desirable single 30 k. franking. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 4. Ex Liphschutz.
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20’000

Imperial Russia Base Euro
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The Famous and Unique Combination of Second Issue 20 k. & 30 k.
2147 * 1858, 20 k. blue and orange and 30 k. carmine and green, used together on quintuple rate cover
from Wilejka (Poland) to Dziewietkowiczany via Slonim, each fine copy cancelled by “36”
dotted numeral, matching very fine cds on reverse. Cover with two vertical creases and edge
imperfections, not affecting the franking and not detracting. Absolutely stunning and unique, the
only recorded combination of second issue 20 k. and 30 k., one of the most important rarities of
Russian philately, worthy of the most advanced collection. Cert. Mikulski, signed Fabergé and
Friedl. Mi. 3, 4. Ex Fabergé.
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Imperial Russia
1858 Third Issue
The De La Rue Experiment
2148 1858, 10 k. (4), 20 k. (2) and 30 k. (2) of the third issue, plus the current British 1 d., 4 d. 6 d.
(2), 1 s. and revenue 1 d., all overprinted “Cancelled”, except one 30 k. which is overprinted in
manuscript, and affixed to De La Rue trial sheet, all chemically treated in an experiment to show
the effect of an attempt to remove the overprint of the third Russian issue and their possible reuse
as opposed to Great Britain line-engraved and surface printed issues, in an effort to obtain
the contract for Russian stamps. An absolutely stunning and extremely interesting showpiece,
unique. Ex Droar.
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15’000

Imperial Russia Base Euro
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2149 ´/(´) 1858, Third Issue, complete set unused, the 30 k. value without gum. Mi. 5-7. 400
The Largest Recorded Multiple
2150 ´´/´ 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, the splendid marginal block of ten with interpanneau at right, with
virtually full original gum and two small hinge reinforcements on reverse. Unique, the largest
recorded multiple, an extraordinary and stunning exhibition item. Mi. 5. Ex Liphschutz.
2151 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fresh and fine copy tied to cover from St. Petersburg to Saratow,
tied by dotted “1” numeral and large cds of Saratow on arrival, alongside with superb strike
of red framed “S.P. Burg/19 Sept (Sei) 1858”. The earliest recorded cover of the third issue, a
most desirable piece. Mi. 5.
2152 § 1858, 10 k. brown and blue used in the Levant, a delightful block of four cancelled by light strikes
of Russian Constantinople cds’s. A scarce multiple. Mi. 5. Ex Liphschutz and Mikulski.
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Imperial Russia
2153 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a superb example used on cover from St. Petersburg to Helsinki, tied
by dotted “1” with superb oval “S. Petersburg/1858 8 Okt” in red adjacent, the second recorded
date of use of Russia number 5. Arrival on reverse. A delightful and clean cover. Signed Mikulski.
Mi. 5.
2154 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, a very fine copy cancelled by dotted “240” on cover (1858, June 15)
from Polangen (Lithuania) to Libau, with very fine bilingual with manuscript date handstamp of
Polangen on back. An extremely fine cover. Mi. 5.
2155 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, vertical strip of three on (April 1, 1863) cover from Constantinople
to Nuka (Estonia), cancelled by two blue framed “Franco” postmarks (Tchilinghirian type 4, also
used on stampless covers), matching very fine Constantinople cds on reverse, also in blue. Cover
with natural paper fold and minor imperfection in the centre of lower edge, of no significance.
Strip cleaned, with irregular perforation at bottom, nevertheless few covers recorded showing this
cancellation, enhanced by the scarce multiple. Mi. 5. Ex Baughman.
2156 §/r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue used in the Levant, a delightful group of: two single stamps, two
strips of three cancelled on piece by framed “Franco” and strip of three tied to piece by Constantinople
cds. Scarce. Mi. 5. Ex Liphschutz.
2157 * 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, selection of three covers, two franked with single frankings and one
bearing two copies on envelope from Valmiera (Wolmar in German) in Latvia to Riga. A very
fine trio. Mi. 5.
The Unique Block of Four with Interpanneau Margin
2158 ´´/´ 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, the magnificent block of four with horizontal interpanneau margin
between stamps, extremely fresh with virtually full original gum. Unique, a spectacular multiple,
very impressive for either the specialist or exhibitor. Mi. 6. Ex Liphschutz.
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2159 r 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, strip of three, pair and two singles on piece, each cancelled by pen
crosses. An absolutely impressive franking. Mi. 6.
2160 * 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, very fresh and fine single use on cover, dated Feb. 24, 1861, from
St. Petersburg to Pernau (Estonia), tied by dotted numeral “1” with superb red oval datestamp of
St. Petersburg at left, backstamped on arrival. A very fine cover. Mi. 6.
2161 * 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, very fresh example on cover, dated May 27, 1862, from Moscow to
St. Petersburg, neatly tied by dotted numeral “2” of Moscow, matching superb cds on reverse. Of
exceptional beauty in all respects. Cert. Raybaudi. Mi. 6.
2162 */§ 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, selection of four single copies neatly cancelled in St. Petersburg,
Moscow, Arkhangel and Warsaw, and one cover from St. Petersburg to Narva franked with single
example. A very fine group. Mi. 6.
The Unique Block of Four with Interpanneau Margin
2163 ´´/´ 1858, 30 k. carmine and green, the incredible block of four with horizontal interpanneau margin
between stamps, extremely fresh with virtually full original gum. Six perforations trimmed at top
left interpanneau, in no way detracting from this unique and most spectacular multiple, an absolute
gem and rarity of the third issue. Mi. 7. Ex Liphschutz.
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Imperial Russia
2164 §/r 1858, 30 k. carmine and green, very fine selection of five copies used in St. Petersburg with different
cancellations, also in red and blue, including a pair (ex Liphschutz). Mi. 7.
2165 * 1858, 30 k. carmine and green, single use paying a triple rate cover from St. Petersburg to Jacobstad
(Finland), tied by very fine strikes of dotted numeral “1” and red St. Petersburg cds., dated
October 24, 1859. Minor imperfections to cover. Very attractive. Mi. 7.
2166 * 1858, 30 k. carmine and green, single use on triple rate cover from St. Petersburg to Moscow
tied by superb “St. Petersburg/3 Apr. 1865” cds, repeated alongside. A splendid cover. Mi. 7. Ex
Liphschutz.
2167 * 1858, 30 k. carmine and green, a magnificent fresh horizontal pair paying a six weight cover
from St. Petersburg to Pskow, tied by dotted numeral “1” with alongside very fine red oval of St.
Petersburg, dated January 14, 1859. A remarkable cover for its rarity as a high franking within
Russia. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 7.
2168 * 1858, 30 k. carmine and green, used together with 20 k. blue and orange on June 1863 cover at
quintuple rate from Taganrog to St. Petersburg, each tied by dotted numeral “121”, backstamped
on arrival. A very scarce and desirable franking. Signed A. Diena and Raybaudi. Mi. 7, 8. Ex
Liphschutz.
2169 * 1858, 30 k. carmine and green, used in combination with 1864 1 k. and two 3 k., paying the 36 k.
rate (1 k. overfranked) on October 1865 cover from Moscow to Paris, all tied by elusive railway
dotted hexagons, with indistinct “Weiterfranco” rate notation and Prussian and French transits on
front. A very attractive franking. Mi. 7, 9, 10. Ex Liphschutz.
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250
400
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500

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1863 Postage Stamp for Moscow and St. Petersburg
2170 ´´/´ 1863, 5 k. black and blue, complete sheet of 100 stamps in four panes of 25, mostly unmounted
with only hinge reinforcements between upper panes and interpanneau. Folded at three margins
clear away from the adhesives, in no way detracting. A very spectacular and rare sheet. Mi. 2.
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Imperial Russia
Detail of reverse
2171 * 1863, 5 k. black and blue, a very fine example used on 1863, November 9th, cover tied by the
red datestamp of the City Post in St. Petersburg, neatly repeated on reverse and also showing
very fine eagle illustrated marking of the French Consulate. A very scarce cover, specially in this
outstanding condition. Mi. 2. Ex Liphschutz.
2172 * 1863, 5 k. black and blue, a fine single used tied to entire letter by red datestamp of the City Post
in St. Petersburg, dated 1864 (Nov. 24). Letter chemically cleaned and stamp repaired at lower
left corner, nevertheless still very attractive and scarce. Mi. 2. Ex Liphschutz.
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1’000

Imperial Russia Base Euro
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One of Only Two Covers bearing a Pair Used in Moscow
2173 * 1863, 5 k. black and blue, a very fine and fresh horizontal pair on envelope to Voronesh tied
by two light strikes of Moscow cds (1864, Dec. 22), leaving large part of the design clear, with
arrival alongside on Dec.25. An extremely rare multiple on cover of only two recorded used in
Moscow. An important rarity of great desirability. Mi. 2. Ex Fabergé and Liphschutz.
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Imperial Russia
1864 Fourth Issue
2174 2176
2174 (´) 1864, black imperforate essay in marginal block of four without gum, showing inscriptions “Epreuve
de Timbre” in oval and “Proba” at bottom with chevron border. A rare multiple. Ex Liphschutz.
2175 (´) 1864, six imperforate uni- (blue, orange) and bi-colored (orange & black, carmine & orange) essays
without gum, showing inscriptions “Epreuve de Timbre” in oval and “Proba” at bottom with herringbone
border, including a pair with two slight creases. A very scarce group. Ex Liphschutz.
2176 (´) 1864-66 issues, three imperforate essays of 1 k. black and yellow, 3 k. black and green and 5 k.
black and lilac, on ungummed wove paper; also a marginal 1 k. black imperforate essay on thin
paper. All showing good margins. An extremely rare and desirable group. Ex Liphschutz.
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Base Euro
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2177 ´ 1864, a fine fresh mint complete set of three values. Mi. 9-11. 250
2178 ´´/´ 1864, 1 k. black and yellow, the extraordinary mint marginal block of 15 with interpanneau margin
at bottom, exceptionally fresh with good centering, mostly unmounted. The second largest
multiple known, an impressive exhibition piece. Mi. 9. Ex Liphschutz.
1’000
750
2’000
1’500

2133 ex 2144 ex
2153
70
2154
2155 2157 ex
2160 2161

2162 ex
71
2165
2166 2168
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Imperial Russia Base Euro
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2179 ´ 1864, 3 k. black and green, a fine fresh mint block of four. Slight gum crease of no importance,
mentioned solely for accuracy. Left stamp with small black mark on gum. A very scarce and desirable
multiple. Mi. 10. Ex Liphschutz.
2180 ´´/´ 1864, 5 k. black and lilac, a very fine and fresh mint block of four. Very desirable in this fine
condition. Mi. 11. Ex Liphschutz.
2181 * 1864, complete set of 1 k. black and yellow (2), 3 k. black and green, 5 k. black and lilac, in
combination with 1865 10 k. tied by Wolmar cds on envelope dated April 8, 1865, via Riga to
Berlin, with two-line Prussian “Aus Russland/Franco” below three stamps. A very scarce and
eye-appealing franking. Mi. 9-11, 15. Ex Mertens.
2182 * 1864, 1 k. black and yellow (2), 3 k. black and green and strip of three of 5 k. black and lilac, all
tied by numeral with concentric rings to cover dated Oct. 16, 1865, from Ostrolenka (Poland) to
Danzig, backstamped on arrival, with “fr 3” Sgr. weiterfranko notation. A rare and impressive
franking bearing the fourth issue complete set. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 9-11. Ex Mertens.
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1864-65 Essays Projected for Inland Correspondence
2183 (´) The following unadopted essays with inscription “V. K.” (“Vnutrennaya Korrespondencya”) were
projected for postage stamps of 3 k., 5 k. and 10 k. to be used for internal correspondence.
1864-65, 3 k. black and brown, unadopted “V. K.” peforated essay on thin paper with label at
bottom, proposed for inland correspondence. Extremely rare and most desirable. Ex Baughman,
Fabergé and Liphschutz.
2184 2185
2184 ´ 1864-65, 5 k. black and lilac, unadopted “V. K.” peforated essay on gummed paper, proposed
for inland correspondence. Extremely rare and most desirable. Ex Baughman, Fabergé and
Liphschutz.
2185 ´ 1864-65, 10 k. reddish-brown and blue, unadopted “V. K.” peforated essay on gummed paper,
proposed for inland correspondence. Extremely rare and most desirable. Ex Baughman, Fabergé
and Liphschutz.
2186 2187
2186 ´ 1864-65, 10 k. black and brown, unadopted “V. K.” imperforate essay on gummed paper with
framed design of 1865 issue, replaced eagle with inscription “P. M.” (postage stamps) in centre,
proposed for inland correspondence. Small paper adherences on back. An extremely rare and
most desirable showpiece. Ex Baughman and Liphschutz.
2187 (´) 1864-65, 10 k. black and reddish brown, unadopted “V. K.” essay on ungummed cardboard with
framed design of 1865 issue, replaced eagle inscription “P. M.” (postage stamps) in centre, proposed
for inland correspondence. An extremely rare and most desirable showpiece. Ex Breitfuss,
Fabergé and Liphschutz.
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Base Euro
Starting Price €
5’000
5’000
5’000
5’000
5’000

Imperial Russia Base Euro
Starting Price €
2188 (´) 1864-65, 10 k. black and blue-green, unadopted “V. K.” essay on ungummed cardboard with
framed design of 1865 issue, replaced eagle inscription “P. M.” (postage stamps) in centre, proposed
for inland correspondence. An extremely rare and most desirable showpiece. Ex Baughman,
Kirchner and Liphschutz.
2189 (´) 1864-65, 10 k. black and green, unadopted “V. K.” essay on ungummed cardboard with framed
design of 1865 issue, replaced eagle with inscription “P. M.” (postage stamps) in centre, proposed
for inland correspondence. An extremely rare and most desirable showpiece. Ex Breitfuss and
Liphschutz.
2190 (´) 1864-65, 10 k. black and green, unadopted “V. K.” essay on imperforate transparent paper, gummed
on front and affixed to cardboard, and displayed as a mirror reflect. Framed design of 1865
issue, inscription “P. M.” (postage stamps) in centre, proposed for inland correspondence. Some
toning due to old gum. Extremely rare. Ex Breitfuss and Liphschutz.
2191 (´) 1864-65, 10 k. black and reddish brown, unadopted “V. K.” essay on imperforate transparent paper,
gummed on front and affixed to cardboard, and displayed as a mirror reflect. Framed design
of 1865 issue, inscription “P. M.” (postage stamps) in centre, proposed for inland correspondence.
Extremely rare. Ex Breitfuss.
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Imperial Russia
1865 Fifth Issue
2192 * 1865, 10 k. brown and blue, single copy on November 5, 1865 printed wrapper from Kamanetz to the
personal office of the Tsarina in St. Petersburg. Very interesting and rare. Mi. 15. Ex Liphschutz.
2193 * 1865, 10 k. brown and blue, pair and single used in combination with two pairs of 1866 10 k., horizontally
laid paper, paying 50 k. rate up to 5 lots on cover from Taganrog to St. Petersburg, tied
by “Taganrog/17 june 1867”. A very rare combination cover bearing same values of two different
issues. Cert. Mikulski. Mi. 15, 21x. Ex Fabergé and Mikulski.
2194 */r 1858, 10 k. brown and blue, very fresh block of six cancelled by light strikes of Odessa rhomboid,
one stamp slightly thinned (ex Liphschutz), and cover from St. Petersburg to Vienna bearing horizontal
pair (signed Mikulski). A very scarce pair. Mi. 15.
2195 § 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, horizontal strip of five tied by double pen crosses. Left hand stamp
trimmed away with scissors, still a very scarce multiple enhanced by the unusual cancellation.
Signed Mikulski. Mi. 16.
2196 */r 1858, 20 k. blue and orange, a very scarce block of six on piece cancelled by blue Constantinople
cds (ex Fabergé) with some irregular perforations at right, also a cover bearing single use from
St. Petersburg to Riga (signed Mikulski). Mi. 16.
2197 § 1858, 30 k. rose and green, a magnificent block of four cancelled by light indistinct cds. Very fine
and scarce. Mi. 17. Ex Liphschutz.
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2131
2134
2152
2195
2132 ex
2177
2179 2180
2175
76
2149
2164 ex
2156 ex
2197
2138
2199 ex 2209

2234
2202 ex
2235 ex 2236 ex
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2223
2227