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The “Agathon” CollectionThe First and Second Issues of Russia

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Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Medals,Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

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Stamps9 November The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth London 110419/10/11 November Autumn Collector’s Series Sale London 1103318/19 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13729 November The “Agathon” Collection of the First and Second Issues of Russia London 1103429 November USSR Commemorative Issues 1963-1991 London 110466 December The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays,

Proofs and Issued Stamps London 1103515 January Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1200526 January The Winter Collector’s Series London 1200123/24 February The Collector’s Series Sale New York16/17 March The “Tito” Collection of South American Philatelic Rarieties Lugano

Banknotes15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3118 December World Banknotes London 1102014 January Banknotes of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 12006

Bonds and Shares15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31116 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1102214 January Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 12007

Medals24 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1101119 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 12002

Coins15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31113 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1102414 January Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 12008

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ExtensionsProspective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribedstamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement ofthe first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shallthereafter apply accordingly.Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert whichwill be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spinkto the Expert Committee for choice.

Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with ournormal Terms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time ofinvoice payment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges.

Extensions requested on account of condition will not normally be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as havingfaults or defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description.Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot.It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only andnot on the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp willnot be accepted.

Notes Concerning DescriptionsGUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description:mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part

or entirely removed.part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hingedunmounted mint original gum as issuedunused without gum

COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one ortwo file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return.entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portionentire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contentscover an envelope

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ReferencesCatalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition.The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they arementioned by name.

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Mikhail Feodorovic Romanov became Tsar of Russia in 1613 and founded a dynasty which ruled for the next threecenturies until the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in March 1917.

Under the Romanov’s rule the Russian Empire expanded greatly, adding Karelia, Ingria, Estonia and Livonia andfollowing the Napoleonic War, Finland, Bessarabia and a large part of Poland were included. Later however, therewere reverses in the Crimean and Russo-Japanese Wars.

In the twentieth century Russia was a transcontinental power and ruled territory of over 22.5 million squarekilometres with a population of more than 170 million souls.

The Russian Empire was never a united state but an eclectic mixture of different races, nations and communities greatand small, separated by dissimilarities of culture, tradition and great distances, held together by an extremelyauthoritarian political structure.

THE POSTAL HISTORY OF RUSSIA

The first postal service for communications between Moscow and Courland (modern Latvia) dates back to 1666. The St. Petersburg Post Office opened in 1716, Moscow, Riga and Archangel followed soon after.

It was only in the final decades of the 18th. century that a widespread network of Post Offices came into being, takingthe place of the earlier Post Stations.

When Nicholas I became Tsar in 1825, postal communication was almost entirely restricted to Merchants and theNobility, international traffic was extremely limited and as a result postal documents of the period before theintroduction of Postage stamps must be regarded as quite rare.

In January 1840 new postal rates were introduced with the postage varying depending on the distance carried.

For a letter carried up to about 500 kilometres the charge was 5kopecks, rising to 25kopecks for a distance of over3,000 kilometres. These charges were however considered to be too high and in 1843 it was decided that a chargeof 10kopecks would be made regardless of the distance carried, though the fee did vary according to weight.

There can be little doubt that the postal reforms taking place in the United Kingdom greatly influenced the RussianPost Office, however there was thought to be no immediate need for postage stamps, relying instead on pre-paidenvelopes (and it should be remembered that the “Mulready” envelopes issued in Great Britain were thought by thePost Office to be a more practical method of pre-paying postage).

The first of these was issued in 1845 for St. Petersburg, Moscow followed in 1846.

In 1855 Alexiej Prokhorovich Charukoskij, the Director of the Railway Department of the Russian Postal Servicepresented a report in favour of issuing Postage Stamps. The proposal was accepted and the necessary procedures wereimmediately set in motion to bring stamps into existence.

Numerous studies were undertaken and great care was taken with the design. The first stamps, 10kopeck, 20kopeckand 30kopeck were supposed to be issued together in perforated format but unfortunately the perforating machinedid not arrive on time. Therefore it was decided the first printing of the 10kopeck which was ready to be issued wasdistributed imperforate for use on January 1st. 1858. The perforating machine came into use on the 10th. of Januaryand all three values then came into use.

The items offered in the Agathon beautifully illustrate the development of the Russian Post Office with many greatrarities. From the earliest recorded use of a metal handstamp in Russia, the Postal Stationery of Moscow, Essays andProofs of the first stamps including the wonderful essay that was given as a gift to the famous collector AgathonFabergé by Tsar Nicholas II, wonderful examples of the first stamp, including the extraordinarily rare mint example,multiples, mixed frankings of the imperforate and perforated issues, etc

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STAMP BOX

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Sale commences at 5.00 p.m.

Note: The lots in this sale are sold solely on the English descriptions

Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot up to and including €3,500and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above €3,500.

1 1896-97 An exquisite silver gilt and cloisonne enamel two compartment Fabergé stampbox by the famous workmaster Fyodor Rückert, the hinged lid at top beautifullyenamelled with 5 and 7 Kopek stamps amid colourful scrolling foliage, and opening to agilded and sloped interior with central division, the main body of the box showing asimilar intricate pattern with the different colours of the design separated by gilded ropeeffect bands; an extremely fine and important stamp box made in the highest quality,which makes a great centre piece to any Stamp Box or Fine Russian Stamp collection. A great rarity €50,000-60,000

PROVENANCE:Christie’s Russian Sale, 1987The “Primrose” collection of Stamp Boxes, May 2000


x2 � 1714 (5 May) entire letter from St. Petersburg to Lübeck via Riga and Hamburg, withmanuscript “Riga 9 Mai A1⁄4 1714” on top flap and postmaster’s signature “A. Schwartz”.Very fine red wax seal on reverse. The St. Petersburg-Riga “German Post” beganoperating on 24 February 1714; the mail was sent twice a week and took about four days.A rare entire from the early days of this new postal system. Signed Mikulski €350-500Note: The St. Petersburg-Riga “German Post” began operating on 24 February 1714: themail was sent twice a week and was on the road for about four days. 1714 was a turningpoint in the history of Russian post, when the first Government Post Office in Russia was setup in St. Petersburg, and then a regular postal traffic on Moscow and Riga highways wasestablished.

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x3 � 1765 (2 July) entire letter from St. Petersburg to Narva, showing a very fine strike of thestraight-line “ST.PETERSBOVRG”. The first metal handstamps in Russia were introduced in1765 by the St. Petersburg post, and the marking confirmed the payment to the postalservice. This is the first dated cover recorded showing a Russian postmark. Undoubtedlya gem of Russian philately and the most important item of the stampless period. A verydesirable piece worthy of the most advanced collection. Signed Mikulski. €16,000-20,000


x4 � 1765 (23 July) entire letter from Abo (Finland) via Abbofors to Pernau (Estonia), withmanuscript “Franco Lilla Abbofors” on front, as usual on covers coming from Sweden andFinland (Abbofors was a post exchange office at the Russian border), rated “2” kopeksand showing superb straight-line “ST. PETERSBOVRG” used as transit handstamp, intact redwax seal on reverse. Very fine. One of the earliest dates recorded €1,000-1,200

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x5 � 1767 (9 March) entire letter from St. Petersburg to Narva, showing a superb strike of the elusive framed “ST. PETERSBOVRG”, the second postmark type introduced in 1767. The earliest recorded date of use of this rare postmark. An entire of utmost desirabilityand importance in very fine condition. Signed Mikulski. €1,800-2,200

x6 � 1770 (7 Jan.) entire letter from Moscow to Narva (Estonia), showing very fine strike ofstraight-line “MOSCOV”. The earliest recorded date of use of this postmark. Very scarce.Signed Mikulski. €800-1,000


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x7 � 1851 5k. + 1k. scarlet, type II, unused envelope with a very fine and fresh, crispimpression. Only 25 examples of this city stationery have been recorded, of which just fiveare unused. Superb and of great rarity and importance. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1998) €10,000-15,000PROVENANCE:Fabergé


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x8 � 1851 5k. + 1k. scarlet, type II, used envelope addressed to Princess Wolkowska inMoscow. Indistinct date stamp on reverse. One of only a few examples recorded. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1993) €12,000-15,000


x9 � 1848 20k. (+1) k. blue envelope (139x116 mm), first printing, dated 1849 (10 Oct.) andused from Krolewetz to Moscow, cancelled by pen cross and showing straight-linedeparture and arrival datestamps. A scarce stationery item in outstanding condition. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1998) €1,000-1,500

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General Issue


x10 �E 1854 Mercury type, the 10k. surface printed essay in red, cut to shape and affixed to anenvelope. In July 1854 the Director of the Postal Department made an official request tothe Council of State for the preparation of postage stamps. In the meantime, the Officeof State Papers decided to set in motion the preparation of the first essays at the urgingof the Postal Department. Some toning not affecting the essay, in no way detracting. An extremely rare and most desirable piece. €40,000-50,000

PROVENANCE:Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.

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ESSAYS AND PROOFS FOR THE FIRST RUSSIAN POSTAGE ADHESIVE


x11 �E 1854 Eagle type, the 10k. surface printed essay in black on wove paper, extraordinarilyclear impression; slight lower-left corner crease, of absolutely no importance andmentioned solely for accuracy. An extremely rare and delicate exhibition piece €20,000-25,000PROVENANCE:Baughman, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.

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x12 �E 1854 Eagle type, the 10k. surface printed essay in blue, very clear impression, cut to shapeand affixed to an envelope; minor staining well clear of the essay, in no way detracting.An extremely rare and most attractive piece €40,000-50,000PROVENANCE:Breitfuss and Fabergé


x13 �E 1854 Eagle type, the 10k. surface printed essay in red, very clear impression, cut to shapeand affixed to an envelope, tied by albino embossed trial cancellation of a hollow starsurrounded by concentric rings of dots; minor staining well clear of the essay, in no waydetracting. An extremely rare and most remarkable essay. €40,000-50,000

PROVENANCE:Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz.

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A Rare and Most Remarkable Essay


x14 �E 1854 Eagle type, the 10k. surface printed essay in blue, extraordinarily fresh impression,cut to shape and affixed to the upper flap of an envelope, tied by albino embossed trialcancellation of a hollow star surrounded by concentric rings of dots, repeated four timeson front and reverse, also tied by two black strikes of the same cancellation, with a furtherstrike alongside. Unique, undoubtedly the most spectacular of all the existing essays, afabulous and extremely desirable Russian rarity. €80,000-120,000


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The Most Spectacular of All the Existing Essays


x15 �E 1854-57 10k. + 1k. black on yellow paper, embossed Eagle with rouletted perforation;slight surface rubbing, nevertheless an exceedingly rare and desirable rouletted example. €12,000-15,000

PROVENANCE:Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé, Goss and Liphschutz

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x16 �E 1854-57 10k. + 1k. pale rose and brown, embossed Eagle, very fine and with freshembossing. An extremely rare and delicate piece €18,000-22,000


x17 �E 1854-57 10k. + 1k. grey and dark brown, embossed Eagle, very fine and sharp embossing.An extremely rare and delightful piece €20,000-25,000

PROVENANCE:Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé and Liphschutz.

x18 �E 1854-57 10k. + 1k. pale rose and dark green, embossed Eagle. An extremely rare essayshowing a very attractive combination of colours. €20,000-25,000

PROVENANCE:Baughman, Breitfuss, Fabergé, Foss and Liphschutz


x19 �E Franz Kepler’s sketch of the first stamp of Russia, handpainted in white, blue and brown,and carefully executed on thick cardboard (34x43 mm.). This exquisite work wasprepared by Gottileb Hasse & Sons of Prague as a proposal to the postal administrationof St. Petersburg. This precious and highly interesting item in the history of Russia was apersonal gift from the Tsar Nicholas II to the famous Russian collector Agathon Fabergé.Of utmost desirability and a major historical showpiece of Russian philately. Spectacular €60,000-100,000

PROVENANCE:Epstein, Fabergé and Mertens.

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THE FAMOUS ARTIST’S ESSAY OF THE FIRST RUSSIAN ADHESIVE

A Personal Gift from Tsar Nicholas II to Agathon Fabergé



THE UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE PROOFS OF FRANZ KEPLER

x20 �P The three unique black engraver’s progress proofs (first, second and final) of the frame onglazed paper, the two first proofs with manuscript notation of progress and small imprintat upper and lower margins of engraver Franz Kepler, the second showing dot after “10”variety; fine. An exceedingly desirable group and an important gem of Russian philately €60,000-80,000

PROVENANCE:Baughman, Breitfuss, Epstein, Fabergé, Goss and Mertens.

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x21 �P �B 1857 watermark “1” proof, a complete sheet of 100 comprising four panes of twenty-five(5x5), showing the position layout and watermarked date “1857”, as well as watermarkedinscription “POCHTOVAYA” in left margin, folded in margins between panes. An absolutelystunning and very important item, unique in private hands €60,000-80,000PROVENANCE:Baughman, Fabergé and Liphschutz.

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x22 � 10k. blue and brown, first printing, very fresh with three wide to mostly very largemargins, just barely touched at small part of the lower margin, unused with large part oforiginal gum. The extremely rare uncancelled examples were very probably removed fromletters. Mr. Mikulski states on his 1991 certificate: “This stamp unused” - (obviously withpart of original gum)- “is a World and Russian rarity, only known in number of twopieces” (in private hands), also a pair recorded exhibited in the Postal andTelecommunications Museum in St. Petersburg. Undoubtedly an extraordinary gem ofRussian philately. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1991). Michel 1 €40,000-60,000

PROVENANCE:Mertens

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1858 FIRST ISSUE

THE MINT NUMBER ONE


x23 � 10k. blue and brown, a very fresh and fine example with very good margins, on 1857 (31Dec.) entire from Tauroggen to St. Petersburg, tied by pen cross and showing, on reverse,red oblong despatch datestamp of Tauroggen and arrival c.d.s. for 4 January 1858;manuscript notation by addressee on the right flap “1858 Tauroggen 1 Janr”. From themanuscript date, it may be deduced that the cover was posted and franked on the 2nd ofJanuary, the first day of use of the first Russian postage adhesive. The 31st of December1857 was Saturday and the 1st of January 1858 was Sunday in Russia, therefore, the 31stof December framed datestamp of Tauroggen was very probably carelessly used at the Post Office on the 2nd January with the previous date of use. A fabulous cover, oneof the most important Russian postal history rarities. Liphschutz Certificate (1994).Michel 1 €180,000-220,000PROVENANCE:Liphschutz

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THE “31ST DECEMBER 1857” COVER


24 � 10k. brown and blue, a very fresh example with virtually complete to mostly largemargins, on 1858 (1 Jan.) entire from Kovno to Warsaw, tied by pen strokes and showingfine strike of “Kovno/1858 January 1” circular datestamp, the first day of official usage.The day of the handstamp was corrected in manuscript from “1” to “2”, the 1st January1858 was a Sunday, and therefore the Post Offices in Russia were closed. As aconsequence, the 2 January was the first day of issue of desirable first day cover. Regardedas one of the World’s most spectacular philatelic rarities, an absolute gem of Russianphilately. Liphschutz (1994) and Z. Mikulsski (1995) Certificates. Mi. 1 €150,000-250,000

PROVENANCE:Liphschutz

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THE 1ST JANUARY 1858 COVER


x25 � 10k. blue and brown, wide to mostly large margins, tied to piece by straight-line“MOSCOW/1857 JANUARY 1” datestamp, additionally cancelled by pen strokes. Thedatestamp shows “1857” year, applied in error for “1858”. A fabulous rarity of Russianphilately, unique on piece. Michel 1 €20,000-25,000


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x26 � 10k. blue and brown, a very fine example with large to huge margins all around, showing“dot between ‘10’ and ‘kop’” variety, cancelled by dotted numeral “105” of Belsk. This error was caused by the German engraver Franz Kepler who put in a dot after “10”;after finding the mistake the dot was removed from the plate, even so one cliche, locatedin the first row of plate I, was not corrected. Negligible corner crease. Very scarce. Michel1PFIII. €1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Baughman and Liphschutz.

x27 � 10k. blue and brown, an exceptional example from the upper-right corner of the sheet,very fresh showing large to enormous margins, neatly tied to piece by double datedstraight-line cancellation of Dobrianka. Very desirable and rare showpiece. Z. MikulskiCertificate (1995). Michel 1 €1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:Mertens


x28 � 10k. blue and brown, wide to large margins, tied to piece by complete boxed“FRAUENBERG/18” cancellation dated in manuscript; very fine. Michel 1 €500-700

PROVENANCE:Liphschutz.

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x29 � 10k. blue and brown, an outstanding example from the left of the sheet with large to hugemargins other sides, cancelled by superb strike of the straight-line of Grobin datestamp inblue, and very light trace of pen cancellation in the centre. A most desirable and very rareshowpiece. Michel 1 €1,200-1,500


x30 � 10k. blue and brown, a very fine large margined example, neatly cancelled by “236” inconcentric circles cancellation of Ozorkow (Poland). A delightful and scarce piece. Michel 1 €500-600


x31 � 10k. blue and brown, a very fine example with good margins, tied to piece by light strikeof the red double framed “S.P. Burg” with date (indistinct) and pen cross. A delicate andvery attractive piece with scarce cancellation in red. Michel 1 €2,000-2,500



x33 � 10k. blue and brown, an extraordinary marginal example from the left of the sheet withwide to huge margins other sides and showing lower frame line of neighbouring stamp attop, attractively tied by pen strokes to 1858 (3 Feb.) entire letter from Kazan to Moscow,despatch datestamp on reverse. A rare and superb class showpiece. Signed Raybaudi.Michel 1 €4,000-6,000

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x32 � 10k. blue and brown, a splendid group of five stamps, all with mostly large or huge margins, including better cancellations with the very scarce straight-line of Nijni-Lomov and the framed datestamp of Novgorod. Michel 1 €1,000-1,500

PROVENANCE:Mertens (2) and Liphschutz (2)


x34 � 10k. blue and brown, a splendid example with large margins all around and in fresh deepshade, tied by superb and neat strike of dotted numeral “19” of Kovno on 1858 (26 June)entire to Warsaw, with despatch and arrival datestamps on reverse. An exquisite exhibitionquality cover. Michel 1 €4,000-6,000


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x35 � 10k. blue and brown, a magnificent example with exceptionally large margins, tied to1858 (24 Mar.) entire letter from Kursk to Odessa by framed “Kursk” datestamp withadditional light pen cross, showing boxed arrival datestamp alongside. A splendid cover.Michel 1 €1,500-2,000



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x36 � 10k. blue and brown, an absolutely extraordinary example from the lower-right corner ofthe sheet with exceptional margins other sides, on 1858 entire from Lenzenhof (LiflandGovernment) to Lemsal and tied by a superb strike of very elusive two-line “Lenzenhof/4Aprelia 1858” in purple. The cover has been cleaned and the address reinstated, in no waydetracting. A most desirable franking with a delightful combination of colours, enhancedby the extremely rare cancellation. Undoubtedly a gem of Russian first issue. Z. MikulskiCertificate (1995). Michel 1 €15,000-20,000


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x37 � 10k. blue and brown, an outstandingly fresh and well margined example with goodembossing, tied by pen cancellations to 1858 (21 Jan.) entire letter from Mouron toMoscow, neatly backstamped in Mouron. Very fine and most attractive. Michel 1 €2,000-2,500



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x38 � 10k. blue and brown, very fresh with large to huge margins, used on 1858 entire (upperflap missing, in no way detracting) from Riga to Helsinki, cancelled by pen cross with, onreverse, framed “RIGA/10 JAN. 1858” and arrival adjacent. A rare and very fine early coverwith departure date in the first ten days of use. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1998). Michel 1 €2,500-3,500

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x39 � 10k. blue and brown, wide to mostly large margins, tied to 1858 (21 June) entire to St. Petersburg by elusive prestamp straight-line “SUMY” handstamp with manuscript date(21 June) alongside. A very unusual and delightful cancellation and in remarkably finecondition. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1998). Michel 1 €6,000-8,000

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x40 � 10k. blue and brown, two large margined examples in deep fresh shade, both tied to 1858entire to Onega by two fine strikes of straight-line “KARGAPOL” handstamp withmanuscript date “29 March 1858” below the adhesives. A most remarkable and scarcefranking, worthy of an advanced collection. Michel 1 €14,000-18,000


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x41 � 10k. blue and brown, three ample to mostly large margined examples on 1858 entirepaying the a triple rate from Tcherepovets, all cancelled by dotted numeral “294” withmatching two-line dated postmark of Tcherepovets on reverse and manuscript notation ofregistration adjacent. A remarkable and important Russian rarity, an exceptional andimpressive exhibition item. Michel 1 €10,000-15,000

PROVENANCE:Faberge and Liphschutz

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x42 � 10k. blue and brown, a wide to large margined and very fresh horizontal pair, used on1858 (7 Feb.) entire from Riga (Latvia) to Pernau (Estonia), both cleanly cancelled bypen cross with superb dated handstamp of Riga and arrival on reverse. Slight diagonalcrease affecting the right hand adhesive, still most attractive and a very rare multiple oncover, of which only four are recorded. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1995). Michel 1 €20,000-25,000


One of Four Pairs on Cover Recorded


The Finest Pair on Cover


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x43 � 10k. blue and brown, a magnificent horizontal pair with large margins all around with rarebright colours, only found in the Western provinces of Russia, delightfully tied to 1858entire to St. Petersburg by pre-stamp “TAUROGEN/28 MARCH 1858” datestamp,additionally tied by the “GEBR. LEVI/TAUROGGEN” company chop (used to protect stampsagainst theft). Visually superb, due to its freshness and delicate quality in all respects, anexceedingly desirable showpiece for the most discerning collector. By far the best of thefour recorded pairs on cover. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1997) stating “...is in every respectsuperb. In my opinion the pair is the finest known used on cover”. Michel 1 €35,000-55,000


x44 � 10k. blue and brown, an exceptional horizontal strip of three with small to ample margins,cancelled by Odessa boxed handstamp. Tiny imperfection at bottom between first andsecond stamps, in no way detracting and mentioned solely for accuracy. A very rare andimpressive exhibition multiple. Signed A. Diena and Gilbert. Michel 1 €10,000-15,000


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x45 � 10k. blue and brown, a stunning horizontal strip of three with good margins all around,tied to piece by framed cancellation of Reval, dated 26 April. A very rare and impressivemultiple of superb quality. Michel 1 €12,000-15,000

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The Marginal Strip of Three on Cover, Unique in Private Hands


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x46 � 10k. blue and brown, the extraordinary horizontal strip of three from the lower-leftcorner of the pane, tied by manuscript cancellation on 1858 (16 Jan.) entire fromBerdiansk to Odessa; some cover edge tears, of absolutely no importance. The uniquemarginal strip of three on cover, one of only three strips recorded, and vastly superior inquality to the one other in private hands which is repaired; the third strip recordedbelonging to the Central Postal and Telecommunication Museum in St. Petersburg.Undoubtedly one of the most important gems of Russian philately. Michel 1 €100,000-150,000

PROVENANCE:Mikulski


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x47 �P 10k. blue and reddish brown, imperforate proof on unwatermarked thin paper, fine. Very rare. €1,800-2,200

x49 �P �+ 20k. lilac and green, perforated colour trial proof block of four on watermarked, Prussianimported, gummed paper, with interpanneau margin at left. Lower-right stamp with tinygum thin at top; fine. Only one sheet of 100 proofs recorded. Very rare and desirable.Michel 3P2b €8,000-10,000


x48 �P 10k. black, plate proof of the frame with trial perforation, on unwatermarked thick paper,showing interpanneau margin at foot; fine. Rare €300-500

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x50 � 10k. blue and brown, 20k. orange and deep blue and 30k. green and crimson, thecomplete set of the second issue, unused with full original gum, very fresh and with richdeep colours, good centering and very fine embossing, outstanding quality. An extremelyrare and very desirable set with only a few recorded. E. Diena Certificate (1993) for each.Michel 2-4 €15,000-20,000

x51 � 10k. blue and brown, a very fine example with good embossing on 1858 entire letter from St. Petersburg to Wasa, Finland, cleanly tied by pen cross with neat strike of framed“S.P. Burg/7 Jan. 1858” alongside, the first date of use recorded and, as far as we cansay, the earliest date known of the second issue. An extraordinary and very importantrarity of Russian philately. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1991). Michel 2 €25,000-35,000

The Earliest Recorded Cover of the Second Issue

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x52 � 10k. blue and brown, a very fine pair, neatly tied to 1858 entire from St. Petersburg toHelsinki by “1” numeral cancellation and showing a very fine strike of red framed “S.P. Burg/9 Apr. 1858” alongside, with arrival datestamp on reverse. Also a cover from Moscow to Riga bearing single 10k. tied by pen cross. A very fine and scarce pair.Michel 2 €1,500-2,000


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x53 � 10k. blue and brown, a very fresh vertical strip of three tied by manuscript crosses to 1858entire letter from St. Petersburg to Jacobstad (Finland), showing red framed “S.P. Burg/25 Jan. 1858” alongside. Two vertical filing folds well clear of the adhesives,the centre stamp with tiny imperfection at left, still most appealing. The largest multipleon cover, one of only four such items recorded. A remarkable showpiece. Michel 2 €6,000-8,000


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x54 � �+ 10k. blue and brown, a splendid block of four, cleanlyand lightly cancelled by four strikes of “59” in concentricrings of Wlodawa (Poland). Unique, the only recordedblock of four of this issue used in Poland, a remarkableshowpiece. Michel 2 €3,000-5,000


10к. синий и коричневый, великолепный блок из четырёх,чисто и аккуратно аннулированный четырьмя оттисками«59» в виде концентрических колец «Влодава» (Польша).



x55 � 20k. orange and deep blue, tied by dotted “I” and paying a double rate on 1858 envelopefrom St. Petersburg to Kharkov, redirected back to St. Petersburg, showing manuscript“2” and red boxed “S.P. Burg/19 Feb. 1858” with, on reverse, light strike of Kharkovframed postmark, very interesting wax seal of the Austrian Mission in Russia on reverse,also with postal manuscript notice indicating that the addressee was not in Kharkov.Envelope and stamp have been expertly cleaned, the stamp also with top left cornerrepaired, nevertheless still a very appealing, rare and interesting cover. Z. MikulskiCertificate (1995). Michel 3 €4,000-8,000


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x56 � 20k. orange and deep blue, a very fresh and fine example with good embossing, paying adouble rate, on 1858 entire from St. Petersburg to Libau, attractively tied by dottednumeral “1”, with red oval “S. Petersburg/1852 22 Apr.” at lower right. A mostdesirable and rare franking of exhibition quality. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1996). Michel 3 €16,000-20,000


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x57 � 20k. orange and deep blue, the magnificent vertical strip of four [81-84], fresh colours,paying the eight weights rate (manuscript “8” lots on front) on large 1858 (10 Mar.)cover from St. Petersburg to Wolmar, tied by very fine strikes of “1” numeral, with framed“S.P. Burg/10 Mar./ 1858” in red adjacent. A unique and fabulous multiple on cover ofutmost desirability, the largest recorded, one of the most important gems of Russianphilately. Liphschutz Certificate (1994). Michel 3 €200,000-250,000


A Unique and Fabulous Multiple on Cover


x58 � 10k. blue and brown imperforate with ample to large margins all around, used on smallpiece in a mixed franking with second issue 20k. orange and deep blue, both tied bystraight-line “Ustyuzhna/12 June 1858”. Unique on piece, a captivating and spectacularcombination of utmost desirability. Michel 1, 3 €12,000-15,000

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x59 � 10k. blue and brown imperforate with clear to mostly large margins, in mixed frankingwith second issue 20k. orange and deep blue both tied to 1858 entire from Reval(Estonia) to Port Kunda by framed “Revel/20 Apr. 1858”, both additionally cancelledwith pen cross. Unique, the only recorded combination cover of Russian first and thirdstamps, a showpiece with tremendous eye-appeal, one of the most important andimpressive gems of Russian philately. Michel 1, 3 €250,000-350,000

PROVENANCE:Mikulski

One of Only Two Recorded Mixed Frankings of First Issue and Second Issue 20k.


x61 � 30k. green and crimson used as single franking on 1858 (24 Apr.) envelope paying thetriple rate to St. Petersburg, tied by pre-philatelic dated two-line postmark; perforationsvery slightly trimmed by scissors at left, not detracting from the very attractive and fineappearance. A great rarity on cover, one of the most attractive of only eight such singlefrankings recorded, an exceedingly desirable exhibition piece. Michel 4 €80,000-100,000


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x60 � 20k. orange and deep blue, a group of four stamps with different cancellations, includingone in elusive blue, as well as a cover (horizontally creased) from Berdiansk to Odessabearing single franking. Very scarce. Michel 3 €4,000-6,000

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x62 � 30k. green and crimson, a very fine example tied by pen cross to large 1858 envelope fromSerpeysk (Kaluga) to St. Petersburg, paying triple rate, with superb straight-line despatchpostmark and with arrival datestamp on reverse. Some filing folds well clear of the stamps;the first issue copy of 10k. does not originate to cover. The manuscript cancellation tyingthe 30k. on cover is very probably unique. A great rarity and most desirable single 30k.franking. Z. Mikulski Certificate (1995). Michel 4 €55,000-75,000


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x63 � 20k. orange and deep blue and 30k. green and crimson, used together on quintuple rate1860 (1 Aug.) envelope from Wilejka (Poland) to Dziewietkowiczany via Slonim, bothfine examples cancelled by “36” dotted numeral, matching very fine c.d.s. on reverse. Thecover with two vertical creases and small edge imperfections, not affecting the frankingand not detracting. Absolutely stunning and unique, the only recorded combination ofsecond issue 20k. and 30k., one of the most important rarities of Russian philately, worthyof the most advanced collection. Signed Fabergé and Friedl. Z. Mikulski Certificate(1998). Michel 3, 4. €140,000-180,000

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Sale Title Date Code Name Sale No.The “Agathon” Collection of the Tuesday 29 November 2011 AGATHON 11034First and Second Issues of Russia at 5.00 p.m.I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below.I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price payable will be the sum of the final bid and a premium as a percentage of the final bid (together withany VAT chargeable). The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot up to and including €3,500 and 17% of the excess of thehammer price above €3,500; VAT is chargeable on the purchase price of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked(x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the hammer and 20% on the premium). VAT on Margin Scheme lots is payable at 20% on the premium only. All bidsshall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions of Buyers printed in the catalogue. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executingbids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids arereceived for the same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bidsreceived. If you require such notification then this is available on bids made via Spink’s online service.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSThese conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contractwith you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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1 DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;

Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as toauthorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the descriptionin the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordancewith the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/orrestoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in anycatalogue;

Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.

VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and

VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting asagent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE

3.1 Examination of goodsYou are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which youare interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports areusually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or madeorally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin,date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance,condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merelystatements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements ofdefinitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, andshould not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour ofany item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling priceshould not be relied on as a statement that this price is either theprice at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their beingin perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or givenby way of condition report make reference to damage and/orrestoration. We provide this information for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free fromdefects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defectsimply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud,neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, areresponsible for the correctness of any statement as to theauthorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness orprovenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or forany faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3 Your ResponsibilityYou are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containingundescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less thanforty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of

the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall havethe same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case ofForgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required andspecify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subjectto agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, torefuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticityincluding (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. Youacknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an ExpertCommittee to reach an opinion will vary depending on thecircumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension onaccount of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as havingfaults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion orCertificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not includedin the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificateof Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp andthe return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check.Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”,which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.


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4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertakensubject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errorsor omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

Up to €100 by €5€100 to €300 by €10€300 to €600 €320-€350-€380-€400 etc.€600 to €1,000 by €50€1,000 to €3,000 by €100€3,000 to €6,000 €3,200-€3,500-€3,800-€4,000 etc.€6,000 to €20,000 by €500€20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to

the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotIn the event that you have received a Lot and wish to return the Lotyou must notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, statingthe reason for the return. The Lot must then be returned to us within14 days of receipt, in the same condition as at the auction date. Anysuch request is subject to our sole discretion.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION

5.1 Buyer’s PremiumIn addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot up toand including €3,500 and 17% of the excess of the Hammer Priceabove €3,500.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols fordetails), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the HammerPrice, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in thecatalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they

have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section,Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU

5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Schemeand evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’sPremium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold(g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be)required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to ushave been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we havereleased the Lot to you.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods:II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set

out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.Please ensure that your client number is noted on thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme;Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†),imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items

sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have beenpaid in full.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound

interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collectWhere purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:

5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of thereceipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally,sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence or breach of statutory duty), contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule,regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

Prices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at AuctionThe information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’

Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anysymbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme toVAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day,we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the HammerPrice and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registeredbusinesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to thenormal rules for recovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated LotsLimited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included withinthe Buyer’s Premium.

iii. Daggered LotsLots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Starred and Omega LotsLots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown asinclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject toVAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lotsbear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation intothe EU.

v. Investment Gold LotsLots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer.

vi. Imported LotsLots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω)have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium becausethey have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU.In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which ineffect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has beensold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to paythe import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HMCustoms and Excise on your behalf.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Above £1,501 £20 £30 £40

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Medals,Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

AUCTION CALENDAR

2011/2012

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following servicesValuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections.

Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Stamps9 November The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth London 110419/10/11 November Autumn Collector’s Series Sale London 1103318/19 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13729 November The “Agathon” Collection of the First and Second Issues of Russia London 1103429 November USSR Commemorative Issues 1963-1991 London 110466 December The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays,

Proofs and Issued Stamps London 1103515 January Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1200526 January The Winter Collector’s Series London 1200123/24 February The Collector’s Series Sale New York16/17 March The “Tito” Collection of South American Philatelic Rarieties Lugano

Banknotes15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3118 December World Banknotes London 1102014 January Banknotes of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 12006

Bonds and Shares15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31116 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1102214 January Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 12007

Medals24 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1101119 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 12002

Coins15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31113 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1102414 January Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 12008

Group Chairman and CEOOlivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano

USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed RobinsonEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez

CoinsUK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand PepinBanknotes, Bonds & Shares

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Francesca Girelli Andrew PattisonUSA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini

Orders, Decorations, Medals & MilitariaUK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys

BooksUK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith

AutographsUSA - Robert Litzenberger

Your Europe Team

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Ivan Todorinski Maria Martinez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

Your America TeamChairman Emeritus

John HerzogHead of NumismaticStephen Goldsmith

Finance & Operations ManagerSam Qureshi

Auction AdministrationRick Penko Patricia Gardner

Marketing & DesignJames McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationIngrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneerTracy Shreve

Your Asia Team

Gary Tan

Our Environmental Commitment: Paper from Sustainable Forests and Non Hazardous InkFor centuries Spink and its employees have been preserving and curating collectable items. We now wish to play a modest role in preserving ourplanet, as well as the heritage of collectables, so future generations may enjoy both.

We insist that our printers source all paper used in the production of Spink catalogues from FSC registered suppliers (for further information onthe FSC standard please visit fsc.org) and use inks containing non hazardous ingredients. Spink recycle all ecological material used on our premisesand we would encourage you to recycle your catalogue once you have finished with it.


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