Russian Local Post (Zemstvo); U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
February 8, 2012 and February 22-23, 2012
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #3546 SWITZERLAND - CANTONAL ADMINISTRATION The Basel Dove 1845 2 1/2rp black, crimson and blue, unused part original gum, large margins all around, beautiful color, fresh and very fine example of this popular rarity, with 2007 Eichele certificate ("eine farbfrische marke in ausgezeichneter erhaltung") (Zumstein 8, cat.SFr 19,000) * Catalog #3L1 Catalog Value $17,000 | Price Realized $8,500.00 |
 | Lot #3547 SWITZERLAND - CANTONAL ADMINISTRATION The Basel Dove 1845 2 1/2rp black, crimson and blue, second printing, variety showing part of vignette and red frameline shifted to right, large margins all around showing dividing line at right, tied to small piece by neat red Basel cds, fresh and very fine example of this popular stamp, with 1962 Hunziker certificate ("typically fresh colors, with strong embossing, even large margins, without any defect, not repaired") (Zumstein 8.1.01, cat.SFr. 20,000) O Catalog #3L1 Catalog Value $15,000 | Price Realized $7,500.00 |
 | Lot #3548 SWITZERLAND - CANTONAL ADMINISTRATION The Basel Dove 1845 2 1/2r black, crimson and blue, variety with part of vignette and red frame shifted to right, large margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at sides, tied to small piece by neat red Basel 22 Mars 1847 cds, fresh and very fine classic stamp, signed Moser, E.Diena, with 1991 Rellstab certificate (Zumstein 8, cat.SFr 18,000) O Catalog #3L1 Catalog Value $15,000 | Price Realized $7,000.00 |
