AUSTRIA (1918) Suffering people*. Proof sheet of 6 unissued essays by Hesshaimer, designed to raise money for WWI POWs returning from Siberia. Small (< 1 cm) tear in margin not affecting design.
AVAILABLE AT $80
AUSTRIA (1918) Suffering people*. Set of 6 unissued essays by Hesshaimer, designed to raise money for WWI POWs returning from Siberia.
AVAILABLE AT $80
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1948) Michael Hodza*. Die proof in black. Hodza was a key player in the 1848 insurrection against Hungary. He was also a Lutheran pastor and worked on developing the Slovak language. Scott No 359, Yvert No 476. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $125
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1952b) Soldiers marching with flag*. Die proof in red. Army Day. Proof has 2k value but issued stamp was 3k! Scott No 554, Yvert No 673. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $125
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1953) Czech volunteers in Soviet Army*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver JIRKAH. Army Day. Scott No 616, Yvert No 732. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $150
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1955) Children greeting Russian soldier*. Die proof in black. 10th anniversary of Liberation. Scott No 690, Yvert No 799. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $125
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1955) Soldier*. Worker*. Family*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JIRKAH. Army Day. Scott No 721, Yvert No 829. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $150
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1968) Partisans*. Flag*. Die proof in bluish-black. 120th anniversary of Slovak uprising. Scott No 1564, Yvert No 1662. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $125
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1968) Partisans*. Mountains*. Die proof in red. 120th anniversary of Slovak uprising. Scott No 1565, Yvert No 1663. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $125
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1969) Slovak fighters & mourners*. Die proof in black. 25th anniversary of battle of Dukla and Slovak uprising. Scott No 1639, Yvert No 1736. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $125
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AVAILABLE AT $150
EAST GERMANY (1971) New Guard Memorial*. Imperforate phase proof with partial colors. Scott No 1291, Yvert No 1355.
AVAILABLE AT $30
EAST GERMANY (1973) Militia men*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs, including final colors. Scott No 1488, Yvert No 1567.
AVAILABLE AT $120
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1985) National Security Guards*. Stage die proof in black. 40th anniversary. Scott No 2553, Yvert No 2624. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $125
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1985) Soldier*. Die proof in black. 40th anniversary Soviet army in Czechoslovakia. Scott No 2559, Yvert No 2628. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $140
BELGIUM (1964) John Adams*. Lord Gambier*. Treaty of Ghent*. Ministerial proof in black with embossed seal of postal authorities. Scott No B753, Yvert No 1286.
AVAILABLE AT $60
EAST GERMANY (1967) October revolution*. Set of 5 imperforate phase proofs in final colors. Scott Nos 955-9, Yvert Nos 1009-13. Michel catalog 375 Euros.
AVAILABLE AT $100
EAST GERMANY (1967) Russian war memorial*. Pair of imperforate margin phase proofs in final colors separated by gutter. Scott No 957, Yvert No 1011. Michel catalog 150 Euros.
AVAILABLE AT $60
EAST GERMANY (1967) Russian & German soldiers*. Imperforate margin phase proof in final colors. Scott No 958, Yvert No 1012. Michel catalog 75 Euros.
AVAILABLE AT $30
EAST GERMANY (1967) Lenin*. Cruiser Aurora*. Pair of imperforate margin phase proofs in final colors. Scott No 959, Yvert No 1013. Michel catalog 150 Euros.
AVAILABLE AT $60
EAST GERMANY (1971) Soldier*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. 15th anniversary of People's Army. Scott No 1278, Yvert No 1334.
AVAILABLE AT $80
EAST GERMANY (1972) Target*. Military obstacle course*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive phase proofs showing partial and final colors. Society for Sport & Technology. Scott No 1390, Yvert No 1462.
AVAILABLE AT $200
NORTH KOREA (1995) Soldier shooting pistol*. Proof of souvenir sheet of 3 with color bars. Signed and dated on reverse. Scott No 3479, KSC No 3611. 1st Military World Games.
AVAILABLE AT $75
GERMANY (1970) Baron von Munchhausen riding cannonball*. Photo essay (See Note) of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of birth renowned for his astounding feats. Scott No 1020, Yvert No 485.
AVAILABLE AT $60
BELGIUM (1964) Foot soldier. Ministerial proof. German aggression in Belgium. Scott No B757, Yvert No 1295.
AVAILABLE AT $50
BELGIUM (1964) Flag bearer. Ministerial proof. German aggression in Belgium. Scott No B758, Yvert No 1296.
AVAILABLE AT $50
BELGIUM (1964) Bugler and drummers. Ministerial proof. German aggression in Belgium. Scott No B759, Yvert No 1297.
AVAILABLE AT $50
AUSTRIA (1968) Armor*. Black print with folder in English and German signed by the designer and engraver. Scott No 841, Yvert No 1132. Gothic armor of Maximilian I.
AVAILABLE AT $75
EAST GERMANY (1968) Vietcong soldier*. Baby*. Series of 4 progressive imperforate color proofs, including final colors. Scott No B147, Yvert No 1064.
AVAILABLE AT $120
EAST GERMANY (1969) Vietcong*. Series of 4 progressive imperforate color proofs, including final colors. Scott No B151, Yvert No 1178.
AVAILABLE AT $120
BELGIUM (1977) War memorial, Yser. Ministerial proof with embossed seal. Scott No 986, Yvert No 1849. Europa issue.
AVAILABLE AT $75
TONGA (1981) Sailing ship*. Map of Islands*. Monochrome proof on card. Capture of ship "Port-au-Prince. Scott No 499, Yvert No 494.
AVAILABLE AT $30
TONGA (1981) Sinking of "Port-au-Prince"*. Monochrome proof on card. Capture of ship "Port-au-Prince. Scott No 500, Yvert No 495.
AVAILABLE AT $30
TONGA (1981) Ship of "Port-au-Prince"*. Monochrome proof on card. Capture of ship "Port-au-Prince. Scott No 501, Yvert No 496.
AVAILABLE AT $30
BELGIUM (1983) Rifles uniform. Ministerial proof. Scott No B1026, Yvert No 2108.
AVAILABLE AT $50
BELGIUM (1983) Lancers uniform. Ministerial proof. Scott No B1027, Yvert No 2109.
AVAILABLE AT $50
BELGIUM (1983) Grenadiers uniform. Ministerial proof. Scott No B1028, Yvert No 2110.
AVAILABLE AT $50
BELGIUM (1987) Statues of Jan Breydel, Pieter de Coninck. Ministerial proof. Scott No 1271, Yvert No 2258. Leaders of uprising against the French.
AVAILABLE AT $50
BELGIUM (1989) Seated Japanese warrior, 13th century. Ministerial proof. Scott No 1325, Yvert No 2336.
AVAILABLE AT $50
NORTH KOREA (2010) Chinese soldier. Korean woman. Photo proof from printer's archive. Scott No 4950. KSC No 4726B. Only 5-10 printed as test print prior to actual printing of the stamps. Each has official Korea Post stamp on reverse.
AVAILABLE AT $100
MOZAMBIQUE COMPANY (1937) St. Caetano fortress*. Imperforate proof + proof of frame and perforated stamp, all in pairs with control punches. Scott No 178, Yvert No 181.
AVAILABLE AT $60
ARGENTINA (1941) Statue of General Roca on horseback*. Imperforate block of 4 proofs in unissued color, ungummed as issued. Scott No 477, Yvert No 415. Conqueror of Patagonia.
AVAILABLE AT $75
ARGENTINA (1941) General Juan Lavalle*. Imperforate block of 4 proofs, ungummed as issued. Scott No 479, Yvert No 417. Conqueror of Patagonia.
AVAILABLE AT $75
U.S.A. (1946) Kearny Expedition Entry into Santa Fe. Photo essay. (See Note) Mexican-American War. Scott No 944, Yvert No 496.
AVAILABLE AT $40
MOROCCO (1954b) Marshall Lyautey at Khenifra*. Trial color die proof in reddish-brown, centenary of Marshall Lyautey. Scott No 302. Yvert No 336.
AVAILABLE AT $50
MOROCCO (1954c) Marshall Lyautey, builder of cities*. Trial color die proof in blue, centenary of Marshall Lyautey. Scott No 303. Yvert No 337.
AVAILABLE AT $50
MOROCCO (1954c) Marshall Lyautey*. Trial color die proof in blue, centenary of Marshall Lyautey. Scott No 304. Yvert No 338.
AVAILABLE AT $50
EAST GERMANY (1967) Worker*. Symbols of electrification*. Strip of 4 imperforate phase proofs with gutter in final colors. Scott No 956, Yvert No 1010. Michel catalog 150 Euros.
AVAILABLE AT $100
ARGENTINA (1888) Manuel Belgrano*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 63b. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200!
AVAILABLE AT $75
IRAQ (1989) Palestinian uprising*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1431, Yvert No 1332.
AVAILABLE AT $80
IRAQ (1989) Palestinian uprising*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1433, Yvert No 1334.
AVAILABLE AT $80
U.S.A. (1945) Sailors*. Photo essay (See Note) of final design commemorating US Navy. Scott No 935, Yvert No 487. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $60
U.S.A. (1945) Landing craft*. Photo essay (See Note) of final design commemorating US Coast Guard. Scott No 936, Yvert No 489. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $60
U.S.A. (1949) Veterans*. Photo essay (See Note) of final design commemorating final encampment of the GAR. Scott No 985, Yvert No 536. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $60