U.S. & Worldwide; Vladivistok Collection of Russia; A. Cronin Collection
September 16-17, 2009 and September 22-24, 2009
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #2088 CZECHOSLOVAKIA Yugoslav Battalion in Siberia 1920 25k-1r imperforate set of three, overprinted "Prvi Jugoslavenski puk u Sibiriji", unused without gum as issued, v.f., signed Gilbert, Franek etc., also with an original military group photograph of some of the soldiers with the First Yugoslav Battalion. Some time in 1920, 100 sets of the first issue were sold to the postal officer of the first Yugoslav Battalion serving with the Czech Legionnaires in Siberia. These were overprinted and were intended to be placed upon the soldier's mail going to their homeland. (*) Catalog #Mi.1-3E | Price Realized $1,700.00 |
