Rare stamps and covers (Apr 2012)

Every week we compile list of rare stamps and covers on the market. These are some of the most interesting philatelic items that we felt are interesting enough for collectors to browse.

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Lithuania 1927 Dr. Basanavicius issue

Rarely seen vertically imperforate pair of 1927 Basanavicius issue, 25 cent (Mi 275Uw). This variety sold for $104 in Oct 2010.

eBay listing – Ended Apr 30, 2012. Sold $169 (4 bids)

Lithuania 1925 supplementary definitive issue

The the ruins of the castle of Kaunas, 60 cent (Wmk. intersecting mesh), imperforate between, bottom margin block of 4, never hinged. Klein certificate.

eBay listing – Ended Apr 30, 2012. Unsold $850

Lithuania 1922 overprinted new currency issue issue

The top margin block of 4, gutter pairs, 25 cent on 3 Auk., never hinged. Klein certificate.

eBay listing – Ended Apr 30, 2012. Sold $460 (1 bid)

Lithuania 1922 De Jure inverted center

Rare as multiples – 1922 De Jure Issue, 50sk brown and violet with incorrect vignette inverted, imperforate sheet margin block of four.

Cherrystone Auctions – Ended: Apr 25-26, 2012. Sold: $850

Lithuania 1919 se-tenant pairs

The large sheet of 160 stamps of 3rd Kaunas Issue had 8 panes of different values resulting in 6 horizontal and 4 vertical se-tenant pairs.

eBay listing – Ended Apr 16, 2012. Sold $36 (2 bids)

eBay listing – Ended Apr 16, 2012. Sold $71 (5 bids)

Lithuania 1935 Lituanica II New York – Kaunas Overprint

An unauthorized issue by the Second Transatlantic Flight Committee to raise funds in sponsoring Lituanica II flight from New York to Kaunas (pilot Vaitkus). Overprint “Oro Paštas Lituanica II 1935 New York – Kaunas” on a 50 cent brown olive stamp (LPS 427). George Lindberg certificate.