Lot no. 21037

1935 – Schmidt, Carl: Die Postwertzeichen der Russischen Landschaftsaemter (two volumes 1932), Vol. I: Achtyrka – Luga (XXXX – 300 pages), Vol. II: Malmysch – Woltschansk, Addendum and estimated prices (407 pages). Many stamp illustrations are included as original photos in the book. Originally published as softbound books, but the Bjäringer copy – dedicated to the S.F.F. library by L. Lindberg 7 February 1934 – is privately bound in blue cloth with gold title imprint on front and spine.  This is perhaps the reason why these books survived in such a excellent condition. It was not until spring 2025 that the print run of this rare publication was discovered: 50 copies! But only a few survived! 

There have been only a few offers in recent years, and these were widely scattered (auction surcharges between 3,570 and 18,400 euros, including commission). Estimate: 2,000 Euro