Russian Stamps (Internet Only)
May 16, 2012
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #2298 SOVIET UNION 1927 Tenth Anniversary of the October Revolution 1927 October Revolution, three different unaccepted designs, proposed sketches including 10k Train, 10k Factory and breaking chains of oppression, plus 15k Hammer & Sickle, all with simulated perforations, each on a different size card and affixed on a single sheet, with a corresponding photo essay alongside, all numbered in red crayon, values inserted by hand, mostly fine-v.f. These designs were rejected because they resembled the already existing propaganda posters, plus the proposed denominations did not conform to the postal rates. A striking group of essays, possibly unique E | Price Realized $5,250.00 |
