1903 8a. De La Rue die proof on card, Before Hardening and dated handstamps, fine.
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof Black only RARE, numbered in manuscript "21" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof blue & black, numbered in manuscript "16" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof blue & black, numbered in manuscript "33" corrected to "31" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof emerald & black, numbered in manuscript "36" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof grey & black, numbered in manuscript "293" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof orange & black, numbered in manuscript "23" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof orange & lilac, numbered in manuscript "15" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof pale blue & black, numbered in manuscript "3" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps.Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof purple & black , numbered in manuscript "24" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof red & orange , numbered in manuscript "13" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Rasic page 162. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903, E.Mouchon retouched proof sepia & black, numbered in manuscript "1" Fifty numbered proofs of the retouched design were printed, all in small sheetlets measuring 55x112mm, without value and in a different colour combination than the actual stamps. Ex. Dr. Kardosh
1903-04 5r De La Rue proof in black on galzed card, 92 60mm, AFTER HARDENING and date handstamps
1903-06 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II by Mouchon in bottom margin Zarrinch Essays in black, ‘full face’, Tsar in military uniform within a laureated frame, 1 rouble value tablet. Affixed to thin card confirming the portrait to be that of Nicholas Romanov and signed by an official F. K. Ochmetov and dated 27th May 1912. Probably unique.
1904 Monogram De La Rue die proof of the vignette surround and border fringe for the rupee values in black on glazed card with manuscript date “Jan 11. 04” and two-line BEFORE/ HERDENING handstamp at right; fine condition.
1905 Postage Due Epreuve de Luxe for 9 values including an unissued 5f. blue; fine condition with glassine folded over to reverse, never hinged.
1906 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II, a Mouchon Essay, profile facing right, bicoloured die on small card with dark green centre and reddish frame, without denomination, laureated frame with Cyrillic inscription above, superb and extremely rare, ex Cherrystone 2008, Rev L.L. Tann collection lot 5048 – US$9,000.
1906 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II, by Mouchon, Zarrinch Essay, in blue-black, ‘full face’ Tsar in military uniform, laureated frame, 1 Rouble value, very fine and scarce, signed “PMD”.
1906 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II, by Mouchon, Zarrinch Essay, vignette die in red-brown, ‘full face’ Tsar in military uniform, faint toning otherwise fine and scarce.
1907 10c De La Rue frame die proof in black on glazed card, Before Hardening and date handstamps, fine