1856 10kop za lot, surface printed essay in green, Mercury type, cut square on white bond paper (45:45mm), very fine. A wonderful Imperial rarity, possibly the only one known in this color, ex-Kirchner, Goss, handstamped "P.M.D." In July 1854, the Director of the Postal Department made an official request to the Council of State for the preparation of postage stamps. The proposed design featuring the head of Mercury was not accepted....
Specialized Russia
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Cherrystone Auctions Specialized Russia
We are pleased to present our annual RUSSIA Specialized sale, consisting of 594 lots, with exceptional Russian Empire, RSFSR, Soviet Union, plus related areas including Siberia.
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Lot #4005 - Russia essays for the first russian postage adhesive
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" -
Estimate price: $25000-23000
Lot #4006 - Russia essays for the first russian postage adhesive
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" -
Estimate price: $25000-23000
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