The Igor Gorski Collection of R.S.F.S.R
February 20, 2014

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #3327
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 2,000r green (1), 6,000r (vertical pair) and 2,000r rose, vertical se-tenant, gutter/couche strip of four, apparently representing the 6th-9th rows of the plate, also vertical se-tenant/couche pair of 2,000r rose and 4,000r rose, from the 11th and 12th rows. The configuration of these stamps confirms that all four stamps were printed together (rows 1-2 12x4,000r rose; rows 3-5 9x2,000r rose; rows 6-7 14x6,000r green, rows 8-13 9x2,000r green). There are folds between the stamps which are all unused, without gum as issued. A sensational highlight of the Gorski collection, undoubtedly unique , ex-Shtern (realized $195,500), with 2008 Mandrovski certificate. (These stamps were printed in sheets of 133, comprised of 27x2,000r rose, 54x2,000r green, 24x4,000r rose and 28x6,000r green. Total of 740 such sheets were printed and placed on sale in Rostov, Novocherkassk, Nakhichevan, and a few other South Don towns. When word reached the Central Committee for the Famine Victims in Moscow, it was decided to halt
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Catalog #SI1-4
Unsold
Lot #3328
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 2,000r green (not cancelled), used in combination with Imperial 2k and 4k franking on back of a registered cover (opened for display) from Rostov on Don (25 April 1922) to Germany, with Berlin arrival (9 May 22), cover defects and staining (resealed), fine appearance (the rate of 60,000r to Germany was correctly paid by the Imperial Arms stamps, which indicates that the 2,000r Charity stamp paid no postage) (illustrated in R.S.F.S.R, Specialized Catalogue of Postage Stamps 1918-1923, Standart Collection, 1997)
Envelope
Catalog #SI1
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #3329
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 2,000r and 6,000r green, each with double impression, unused without gum as issued, fine-v.f.,
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Catalog #SI1,4 Ta
Catalog Value $ 1,380
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #3330
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 2,000r and 6,000r green, each with triple impression, unused without gum as issued, fine-v.f.,
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Catalog #SI1,4 Tb
Catalog Value $ 1,170
Price Realized
$650.00

Lot #3331
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 2,000r rose, used in combination with additional franking on registered cover from Novocherkassk (28 Apr 22) to Germany, with Moscow (3 May) transit and Munich (10 May) arrival pmks, v.f. cover, with 1999 Buchsbayew certificate
Envelope
Catalog #SI2
Price Realized
$4,500.00

Lot #3332
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 2,000r rose, double and triple impressions, v.f.,
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Catalog #SI2Ta, Tb
Catalog Value $ 1,600
Price Realized
$1,000.00

Lot #3333
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 2,000r rose, double impression, printed on back of cigarette factory paper, v.f.
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Catalog #SI2var
Price Realized
$1,300.00

Lot #3334
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 4,000r rose (triangle), tete-beche block of eight, v.f.
Box (*)
Catalog #SI3
Price Realized
$1,400.00

Lot #3335
R.S.F.S.R. Rostov-on-Don Hunger Relief Issue
1922 4,000r rose (triangle), double and triple impressions, v.f.,
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Catalog #SI3Ta, Tb
Catalog Value $ 1,790
Price Realized
$1,300.00

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