1932-33, 3k-35k, complete set in unfolded blocks of four, three of which with sheet margins, nicely centered and post office fresh unit, full OG, NH, VF
Live Bidding Auction #83
By: Raritan Stamps Inc.
Raritan Stamps Inc. Live Bidding Auction #83
Raritan Stamps, Inc. - Live Bidding Auction #83, September 13 - 14, 2019.
Our Specialized Sale contains 842 lots, representing two Collections:
* The Dr. John H. Avtsin Collection of Postal Advertising labels of 1923-29;
* The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union stamps of 1923-91.
Among the highlights of the collections are:
- various scarce labels, including rare covers, bearing label multiples;
- the first-class rarities acquired within several decades of active collecting, including a dozen items, which had never been offered to the public.
Auction will be held within two sections.
September 13, 2019 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lots #1 - 433
September 14, 2019 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lots #434 - 842
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- The Dr. John H. Avtsin Collection of Soviet Advertising Labels of 1923-29 (122) Apply The Dr. John H. Avtsin Collection of Soviet Advertising Labels of 1923-29 filter
- The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 (311) Apply The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 filter
- The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1942-91 (331) Apply The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1942-91 filter
- The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union Semi-Postal Issues (14) Apply The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union Semi-Postal Issues filter
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Lot #251 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1932 - 15th Anniversary of the October Revolution Issue
Lot #252 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1932 - 15th Anniversary of the October Revolution Issue
1932, Dnieper Dam, 10k ultra, unfolded block of four, top left stamp with a dot in front of ''1932'' (position 27), full OG, NH, VF
Lot #253 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1932 - 15th Anniversary of the October Revolution Issue
1932, Dnieper Dam, 10k ultra, perforation L12 1/2 instead of comb 12x12 1/2, bottom right corner margin unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF
Lot #254 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1932 - 15th Anniversary of the October Revolution Issue
1932, Lenin - the Hope of the Oppressed Peoples, 35k brown black, top left corner sheet margin block of ten (5x2), some separation between 1st and 2nd vertical rows and minimal at top margin, clean and nice full OG, NH, VF
Lot #255 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1932 - 15th Anniversary of the October Revolution Issue
1932, Lenin - the Hope of the Oppressed Peoples, 35k brown black, top right corner sheet margin block of ten (5x2), some separation mainly at top margin, beautiful item with full original white gum, NH, VF
Lot #256 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1932 - 10th Anniversary of the International Revolutionaries' Aid Association (MOPR) Issue
1932, 50k deep red, bottom left corner sheet margin unfolded block of four, full OG, NH, VF
Lot #257 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1932 - 10th Anniversary of the International Revolutionaries' Aid Association (MOPR) Issue
1932, 50k deep red, unfolded block of four, bottom left stamp with broken bars at left variety, full OG, NH, F/VF centering
Lot #258 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1932 - 10th Anniversary of the International Revolutionaries' Aid Association (MOPR) Issue
1932, 50k deep red, two stamps of different shades and thickness of the text at bottom, in addition horizontal pair of non-postal stamp of 50k, mentioned in certificate as proof of that issue, full OG, LH, VF, N. Mandrovski certificate for ''proofs''
Lot #259 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Karl Marx Issue
1933, 3k-35k, 12 mint stamps and one presentation card, altogether representing five complete sets (one - NH), 3k and 10k with horizontal position of watermark (first one - regummed), mainly full OG, NH or LH, F/VF
Lot #260 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Moscow and Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition Issues
1932 -33, 15k and 35k, 30k/15k and 70/35k, 21 mint stamps altogether, including complete set of three in blocks of four with both 35k (MNH), mainly full OG (a few stampsregummed), NH or LH, F/VF
Lot #261 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Moscow and Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition Issues
1932, 15k brownish black and 35k ultra, complete set in unfolded blocks of four, both with perforation 12 1/2, the last one has bottom right corner margin, full OG, NH, VF
Lot #262 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Moscow and Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition Issues
1932, souvenir postcard ''Best Wishes from All-Union Philatelic Exhibition'' with text in dark blue, bearing complete set of two stamps and tied by ''23.12.32'' (15k) and ''3.1.33'' (35k) Exhibition postal markings, nice quality with just slight traces of paper mounts on reverse, VF
Lot #263 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Moscow and Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition Issues
1934, Exhibition stamp of 35k ultra used on Pioneer Flight cover from Moscow to Berlin together with three other commemorative values from the period, tied by Moscow ''16.7.34'' date stamp, Berlin Luftpostamt red marking on front and arrival ''17.7.34'' hs on reverse, light vertical fold away from the stamps, mainly F/VF
Lot #264 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Moscow and Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition Issues
1932, trial color perforated (11 1/2) proof of 35k in gray olive, a part of Russian letters ''K'' and ''T'' of ''Project'' red overprint at the bottom, printed on watermarked paper, no gum (removed from a presentation card), nice and fresh quality, VF and scarce
Lot #265 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Moscow and Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition Issues
1932, Moscow Philatelic Exhibition, 15k brown black and 35k ultra, souvenir sheet of four values, printed in thick paper, size 168x119mm, we mention slightly rounded corners and minimal paper wave at left, well above average quality item, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare, only 500 such sheets were produced, many of those were destroyed
Lot #266 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Moscow and Leningrad Philatelic Exhibition Issues
1933, red surcharge 30k on 15k brownish black, a dot instead of comma after ''Leningrad'' variety of surcharge (position 66), full OG, VLH (appearing NH), VF
Lot #267 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Ethnographic Issue
1933, 1k-35k, 129 mostly mint stamps (three pieces of seven used stamps), including 17 blocks of four, block of 2k has two stamps creased, 6k and 15k (Turkmens) are folded, others in flawless condition, mainly full OG, NH or LH/hinged, F/VF
Lot #268 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Ethnographic Issue
1933, Chechens, 7k brownish black, right sheet margin imperforated single, two tiny holes at bottom left, apparently a part of vertically placed perfin ''Obrazets'', light fold between stamp and margin, full OG, previouslyhinged, VF, Soviet Philatelic guarantee hs
Lot #269 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Ethnographic Issue
1933, Turkmens, 15k carmine rose, top left corner sheet margin single, imperforated on the left, neat CTO with full OG (missing at top margin), VF
Lot #270 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Revolutionary Heroes Issue
1933, 1k-5k, 25 mint stamps, including 1k in block of six, 3k in block of nine (vertical watermark) and 5k in block of four, nice quality, full OG, NH (all blocks) or LH/hinged, F/VF
Lot #271 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Revolutionary Heroes Issue
1933, Moisei Uritsky, imperforated proof of 5k in slate gray, printed on watermarked paper, a part of red letters ''K'' and ''T'' of ''Project'' at the bottom left, removed from a presentation card, gummed, VF and very scarce
Lot #272 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Order of the Red Banner Issue
1933, 20k gray black ,red and yellow, seven mint stamps, including top sheet margin unfolded block of four and stamp with black instead of gray black background, both items are NH, full OG, F/VF
Lot #273 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Order of the Red Banner Issue
1933, trial printing of 20k in gray black, red and yellow, perforation 9 1/2, nice centering and intact perforation, full OG, LH, VF and scarce, Raritan Stamps guarantee, C.v. $4,000
Lot #274 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Order of the Red Banner Issue
1933, trial printing of 20k in gray black, red and yellow, perforation 9 1/2, a spot between second and third ''C'' in ''CCCP'' variety (position 106), fresh quality, full OG, previously hinged, VF and rare, N. Mandrovski certificate
Lot #275 - The Michael Pipe Collection of Soviet Union 1923-41 1933 - Baku Commissars Issue
1933, 4k-40k, 24 mint stamps, including 5k in block of six, 20k and 35k in blocks of four, all are NH, three stamps with compound perforation look dubious, fresh quality unit, full OG, F/VF
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