U.S. & Worldwide; The Alexander Collection of Russia
September 14-16, 2010

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #2021
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1839 (18 Aug) FL from Garainovo via Tilsit to Vevey, Switzerland, with two-line departure and "R" datestamp, also red "Moscow 1839" transit, Berlin and Vevey pmks on back, different due markings, fine
Envelope
Price Realized
$450.00

Lot #2022
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1843 (19 March) stampless letter from "Miedzyboz" to Grafenburg, with "Russie" transit handstamp in blue, endorsed "via Radzillow", also "insured", with 20k and 60k charge for insured mail, also Yatichev in Cyrillic letters, red wax seals
Envelope
Price Realized
$575.00

Lot #2023
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, surface printed essay in black, Mercury type, cut to shape and affixed on entire envelope (138x107mm), which has some toning and surface flaws. The essay itself is very fine, probably the only known in this color, ex-Faberge, with his distinctive red handstamp on back. One of the premier rarities of Russian philately
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Price Realized
$52,500.00

Lot #2024
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, surface printed essay in black and pale blue, Mercury type, cut to shape and affixed on small card, fresh v.f., handstamped "P M D" on back. The Mercury essays exist in black (see previous lot), dark blue (two noted), rose red (ex-Liphschutz) and blue green. This highly desirable and exquisite bicolor essay is unique, ex-Faberge and Breitfuss collections
E
Price Realized
$75,000.00

Lot #2025
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, surface printed essay in rose red, Imperial Eagle, cut square, fresh and v.f., handstamped "P M D" on back, signed Kirchner. The Eagle type essays also exist in black, blue and green, ex Faberge, Kirchner collections
E
Price Realized
$52,500.00

Lot #2026
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, surface printed essay in blue, Imperial Eagle, cut square, fresh and v.f., handstamped "P M D" on back, signed Kirchner. The Eagle type essays also exist in black, green and rose red (see previous lot) , ex Faberge, Kirchner collections
E
Price Realized
$52,500.00

Lot #2027
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, 1 kop za Konv., embossed Imperial Eagle ("White Eagle") in black, with rouletted perforations on yellowish paper (92:84mm), vertical folds at sides, well away from design, fresh and v.f., signed Eichental, ex-Kirchner, probably unique
E
Price Realized
$55,000.00

Lot #2028
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, 1 kop za Konv., embossed Imperial Eagle ("White Eagle") in black, with rouletted experimental perforations, fresh and v.f., handstamped "P M D", ex-Breitfuss, very rare
E
Price Realized
$16,500.00

Lot #2029
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, 1 kop za Konv., embossed Imperial Eagle ("White Eagle") in black, imperforate vertical gutter tete-beche pair on buff paper (92:154), manuscript initials in margin, fresh and v.f., ex-Kirchner, unique
E
Price Realized
$60,000.00

Lot #2030
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, 1 kop za Konv., embossed Imperial Eagle ("White Eagle") in black, imperforate vertical gutter tete-beche pair on dark greenish paper (80:155), folded and creased in margin, with some paper strengthening, well away from the essays, v.f., ex-Breitfuss, unique
E
Price Realized
$62,500.00

Lot #2031
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, 1k za konv (10k per 10 lot; 1kop for cover) embossed Eagle, in blue green, with blue background, die essay on thin card, bottom right angle cut out and replaced as usual, v.f., probably the only known in this color, handstamped "P M D"
E
Price Realized
$26,000.00

Lot #2032
THE ALEXANDER COLLECTION - RUSSIA
1856 10kop za lot, 1k za konv (10k per 10 lot; 1kop for cover) embossed Eagle, in blue gray, with reddish brown background, die essay on thin card, bottom right angle cut out and replaced, v.f., probably the only known in this color, handstamped "P M D"
E
Price Realized
$26,000.00

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