U.S. and Worldwide Stamps; Specialized Russia
September 16-18, 2008
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #413 GERMANY 1901 3pf on right half of 5pf green, the so-called Vineta provisional, tied by "Kais. Deutsche Marine Schiffspost No.1 17/4/01" pmk on newspaper wrapper addressed to the Naval Paymaster in Berlin, with Vineta return address on reverse, v.f. example of this German rarity, only 600 printed, signed Friedemann, Calves, with 1989 Jakubek and 2002 BPB cert. The provisional was used aboard the "Vineta" for sailors who wished to send newspapers documenting the Kaiser's birthday back home to Germany (Mi.AI)  Catalog #65B Catalog Value € 22,000 | Unsold |
