U.S. & Worldwide
June 15-16, 2011
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #1159 RUSSIA 1922 70r Red Army Solider, imperforate error in cliche of 100r in sheetlet of 25, lightly hinged in top and bottom margins only, slight adhesions affect both the error and the adjoining stamp at left, minor and natural gum creases, v.f. Without a doubt, this is considered to be one of the greatest rarities of Soviet Union, certainly the premier star of the R.S.F.S.R. philately. Only 4-5 (!) complete sheetlets of 25 are known to exist (including one in the Postal Museum). This is an unprecedented opportunity to obtain what should be considered a highlight of Russian Soviet Federated Republic collection (Standard 89 I)  *Catalog #237a,var Catalog Value €200,000 | Price Realized $220,000.00 |
