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Lot 1748

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Russia, Virtually Complete Collection 1857 to 1959, Very extensive strong collection in 5 albums virtually complete for the period incl all regular issues, commemoratives with souvenir sheets, Semi-postals, Airmails, Dues, etc. with all of the better items present, starting with 1857-79 mostly used (sound, except 1858 30k somewhat faded color), then all mint o.g. to l.h. from 1883 to the end (except #287 used), incl perf varieties with many better n.h. present plus 1918-20 range of Scott unlisted items and 1922 12m-1200m Airpost Officials (believe not genuine). Wenden issues and Army of the Northwest complete also included. Overall very clean comprehensive collection generally in good condition throughout rarely offered intact, must be seen to be appreciated, very high total catalog value, Fine to Very Fine overall.
Estimate $16,000-18,000.

 
Realized $19,550



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