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 (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
AUTRICHE (1922) Homme au-dessous soleil brillant*. Épreuve en brun signé par l'artist HESSHAIMER pour contribuer à les prisonniers de la Première Guerre Mondiale et inscrit "Nous souffrons." Très beau et rare!
AVAILABLE AT $60
AUTRICHE (1922) Homme allant avec canne*. Épreuve en bleu signé par l'artist HESSHAIMER pour contribuer à les prisonniers de la Première Guerre Mondiale et inscrit "Nous attendrons." Très beau et rare!
AVAILABLE AT $60
CUBA (1936) Fort San Severo*. Imperforate proof block of 4 with control punches. Zona Franca del Puerto de Matanzas issue. Scott No C21, Yvert No PA20.
AVAILABLE AT $40
INDIA (1966) Kunwar Singh*. Photographic proof from the archives of India Security Printers. These proofs were made before printing the stamps and often show levels of detail missing in the issued stamps. Scott No 433, Yvert No 205. Hero of 1857 War of Independence.
AVAILABLE AT $80
PERU (2005) Armed forces*. Imperforate proof of block of 6 with label. Scott No 1470. Only 3 proof sheets exist!
AVAILABLE AT $320
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
GERMANY (1969) Crosses. Photo essay (See Note) of unaccepted design for German War Graves Commission. Scott No 999, Yvert No 449.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GUATEMALA (1910) General Granados. Imperforate proof in unissued colors. Scott No 140.
AVAILABLE AT $30
AUTRICHE (1922) Homme affamé*. Épreuve en rouge par l'artist HESSHAIMER pour contribuer à les prisonniers de la Première Guerre Mondiale et inscrit "Nous avons faim."
AVAILABLE AT $40
AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE (1957) General Faidherbe. African sharpshooter. Sepia printer's proof. Yvert No PA62, Scott No C43. Very rare!
AVAILABLE AT $200