Monthly Archives: November 2016

The 100r HH overprint on an unperforated 5 Ruble stamp – more examples

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Stefan

The discussion about the stamp brought two more scans from blog readers. Here is an example in a rather grayish ink. All characteristics of the genuine overprint are present. I think this overprint is genuine.   Here is the scan of … Continue reading →

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The 100r HH overprint on an unperforated 5 Ruble stamp – a rare combination

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Stefan

Recently I did an opinion for a stamp which is now in the Corinphila auction: This is a rare stamp. Other collectors know this too and one wrote me when he saw the stamp listed at the auction. Included within … Continue reading →

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Cover with doubtful Erivan d cancel at Raritan

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Stefan

This cover is being offered at the current Raritan auction. When the stamp is placed so clean and nice away from the text I am always curios: was it added later? Because the scan is really low res I will … Continue reading →

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Fake Cover at Feldman Auctions Nov/Dec 2016

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Stefan

Once and again Armenian items find their way in large auctions. Here is an example of a cover in the current David Feldman auction:   While the cancel looks nice and clean (it is fake too) the 100r HH ruble overprint … Continue reading →

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