Cherrystone Auctions Specialized Russian Locals (Zemstvo) Feb 8, 2012

Specialized Russian Locals (Zemstvo)
At the turn of the 20th Century, Zemstvo was one of the most popular collecting areas in philately. Baron Ferrari, Agathon and Oleg Faberge, Friedrich Breitfuss and other famous collectors were fascinated by this intriguing subject. After the sale of the legendary Faberge collection in 1999, interest in Zemstvo has risen once again. We are pleased to present this specialized auction dedicated to 600+ lots of stamps and postal history of Russian Rural Local Post, arranged in alphabetical order from Akhtyrka to Zolotonosha. This sale contains singles and groups, with varieties and covers - estimates ranging from $100-$25,000 (triple franking Imperial, Sapozhok and Bogorodsk combination cover)