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1919, Serie 6 Werte, Mi. + SG 1-6
1919, Serie 6 Werte, Mi. + SG 1-6
Batum 1919-20 four Postal History items
Postal History. 1919 35k on ...more Batum 1919-20 four Postal History items
Postal History. 1919 35k on 3k red postcard, locally addressed (in Russian), CTO'd, with added 5k green and 10k ultramarine, tied by 26 8 19 CDSs. No message as usual, a little toned, but scarce and interesting. SG 1, 2. 1920 card with 1919 50k and British Occupation set of eight, SG 3, 11-18; 1920 piece (severed and rejoined) with vertical pairs of 25r on 25k and 25r on 50k surcharge in blue, SG 32a and 33a; and ppc with Esperanto printed ‘stamp’, 1920 50r on 5k SG 37 alongside. An unusual group
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1920, 10k, red, black opt on 3k Russian stamp, imperf, left margin ...more
1920, 10k, red, black opt on 3k Russian stamp, imperf, left margin piece, on cover from BATUM/Georgia to BERN/Switzerland, 10k paying single letter rate for abroad, tied by double circle BATUM date stamp, reverse Italian TARANTO, LECCE transit and BERN arrival cds, exhibition quality, XF! Estimate 1.800€.
BATUM 1919 colour changes overprinted 'BRITISH OCCUPATION'.
Complete ...more BATUM 1919 colour changes overprinted 'BRITISH OCCUPATION'. Complete set of eight values. Very fine fresh mint. SG 11-18(Item Code:SNA797)
1920 (23 Jun) BATUM Registered international mail, British
occupation ...more 1920 (23 Jun) BATUM Registered international mail, British occupation of Batum, Georgia (Certificate of examination by Sergio Sismodo). From Batum to Alaverdi, Armenia. Franked with one 3-ruble stamp and three 5-ruble stamps (hand-overprinted on stamps by the British administration of Batum), canceled with the postmark of Batum. On the reverse side, under the stamps, is the signature of the examiner, Sergio Sismodo; the examination Certificate is attached. The receipt postmark is missing.. Used, Scott 18 A1, 19 А1. Used
Batum SG 19, 20b 1920 registered cover to Switzerland
1920 ...more Batum SG 19, 20b 1920 registered cover to Switzerland
1920 ‘Lauber’ registered cover to Switzerland, franked with 1919 10r on 3k Type 4 surcharge and 1920 15r on 1k, Type 5 surcharge in violet. Tied by 17.6.20 datestamps, with red registration cachet at lower left; Bern arrival on reverse. The 15r rare on cover, with 1100 issued. SG 19, 20b
Batum British Occupation SG 22 1920 50r on 2k imperf
mint
1920 (12 ...more Batum British Occupation SG 22 1920 50r on 2k imperf mint
1920 (12 Jan) 50r on 2k yellow-green Type 4 surcharge in red, imperforate with large margins, fresh large part o.g. Only 300 issued. BPA Certificate (2004). SG 22, £1000
1919 - 20 15r on 1k Batum, British Occupation, Russia, Civil ...more
1919 - 20 15r on 1k Batum, British Occupation, Russia, Civil War,
Strip, Corner Margin, Signed, Certificate. MNH, Paint traces on the
front side of the margin. Light creases on the margin. Scott 22, CV
$250. MNH
BATUM: Sc.#25 * XF, LH, CHOICE! With Cert.
Scott #25, Value $975 BATUM: Sc.#25 * XF, LH, CHOICE! With Cert.
Scott #25, Value $975
1920 25r in black on 5k brown lilac fine used tied to ...more
1920 25r in black on 5k brown lilac fine used tied to piece,
expertized on reverse {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) =
£25.60) (SG catalogue value = £80)
1920 25r in black on 10k on 7k blue fine used tied to ...more
1920 25r in black on 10k on 7k blue fine used tied to piece,
expertized on reverse {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) =
£49.60) (SG catalogue value = £170)
1920 25r in black on 25k deep violet and blue green fine used on ...more
1920 25r in black on 25k deep violet and blue green fine used on a
small piece, expertized on reverse {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum
Bid) = £62.40) (SG catalogue value = £225)
1919 - 20 25r on 20k on 14k Batum, British Occupation, Russia,
Civil ...more 1919 - 20 25r on 20k on 14k Batum, British Occupation, Russia, Civil War, Signed, Certificate. MH, Scott 38, CV $200. MH
Republics Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted ...more
Republics
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 1r.chestnut imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 30. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only1628 overprinted. Probably the largest known multiple. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 45, 45a (B03168)
BATUM 1920 colour changes overprinted 'BRITISH OCCUPATION'.
Complete ...more BATUM 1920 colour changes overprinted 'BRITISH OCCUPATION'. Complete set of nine values. Very fine fresh mint. SG 45-53(Item Code:SNA798)
BATUM: Sc.#47 ** XF, NH, SCARCE! With Cert.
Scott #47, Value $975 BATUM: Sc.#47 ** XF, NH, SCARCE! With Cert.
Scott #47, Value $975
BATUM: Sc.#47 (SG.#38) ** SUPERB, NH, SCARCE!
Scott #47, SG #38, ...more BATUM: Sc.#47 (SG.#38) ** SUPERB, NH, SCARCE!
Scott #47, SG #38, Value $975
BATUM: Sc.#47 ** VF, NH, SCARCE! 3 Signed.
Scott #47, SG #38, Value ...more BATUM: Sc.#47 ** VF, NH, SCARCE! 3 Signed.
Scott #47, SG #38, Value $1,500
BATUM: Sc.#48 * XF, LH, SCARCE! With Cert.
Scott #48, Value $975 BATUM: Sc.#48 * XF, LH, SCARCE! With Cert.
Scott #48, Value $975
Republics Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted ...more
Republics
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 7r.yellow imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 4. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only660 overprinted. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 49, 49a (B03172)
Republics Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted ...more
Republics
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 10r.myrtle-green imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 6. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only659 overprinted. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 50, 50a (B03173)
Republics Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 25r. ...more
Republics
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 25r. scarlet imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 4. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only 499 overprinted. Scarce multiple. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 52, 52a (B03055)
Republics Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 25r. ...more
Republics
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 25r. scarlet imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 20. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only 499 overprinted. Probably the largest known multiple. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 52, 52a (B03174)
BATUM: Sc.#56 **/* Block of 25, OG, most NH, OUTSTANDING ...more
BATUM: Sc.#56 **/* Block of 25, OG, most NH, OUTSTANDING RARITY!
Milulsky Cert.
Scott #56, Value $2,500
1919 (Oct 1): Bilingual printed Permit stating "Assistant Manager
of ...more 1919 (Oct 1): Bilingual printed Permit stating "Assistant Manager of the Tchakwa Estate Tea Factory, is authorized to keep a revolver", signed and dated at base by a Lieutenant Clarke on behalf of his Captain, with circular cachets of "Police Bureau / Batoum Central" and "BRITISH MILITARY GOVERNOR / BATOUM", both in violet. Faults but an unusual document at this date which coincides with the postage stamp issues.
Republics
Georgia – Batum: 1918 provisional handstamp, negative ...more Republics
Georgia – Batum: 1918 provisional handstamp, negative BATUMSKAYA KONTORA No. 1 handstamp and six lines hand cachet indicating payment is to be made in cash, endorsed “15K” in manuscript, very fine and rare usage during the time when stamps in Batum were not available. Reverse is blank. (B29592)
BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 SG45a/53a Mint new colours set of 9 to ...more
BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 SG45a/53a Mint new colours set of 9 to 50r
variety BPITISH
1920 (Jun) set of 9 to 50r, upper marginal strips of 3 (3r, 10r, 25r, 50r), horiz pair (7r) or blocks of 4 (1r, 2r, 5r, 15r), all showing variety "BPITISH" (R1/19), o.g. with lovely fresh colours. Odd imperfections (7r creased, 15r staining) still an attractive and rare set, seldom offered in this form. (cat £1530+) - P245000229
BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 SG30 var Mint 25r on 10 on 7k blue type ...more
BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 SG30 var Mint 25r on 10 on 7k blue type 6
surcharge in black tete-beche
1920 (21 Feb) 25r on 10 on 7k blue, type 6 surcharge in black, vertical pair with TETE-BECHE surcharges (inverted on upper stamp), o.g. (lower stamp unmounted). The upper stamp with light bend, still fine and rare. Only 600 issued, with perhaps 8% of those being tete-beche. Romeko h/s on reverse, with clear BPA cert (2000). - P223011319
BATUM BRIT OCC 1919 SG9 Mint
1919 (13 Apr) 10r on 5k brown-lilac, ...more BATUM BRIT OCC 1919 SG9 Mint
1919 (13 Apr) 10r on 5k brown-lilac, type 2 surcharge, fresh part o.g. Slight wrinkling does not detract from very fine appearance. Only 350 issued. (cat £500). - P190003875
BATUM BRIT OCC 1919 SG17a Mint unmounted 5r brown error
CCUPATION ...more BATUM BRIT OCC 1919 SG17a Mint unmounted 5r brown error CCUPATION
1919 (10 Nov) 5r brown, type 3 opt, block of 6 (2x3), showing error 'CCUPATION' on left stamp of the centre row (with a small trace of the 'O' remaining as usual), unmounted o.g. R5/1 on the sheet of 432 (18x24). Slight wrinkling, still fine appearance. Very scarce, especially unmounted, as the error was not present throughout the print run of 611 sheets. (cat £425+) - P212016915
Viennafil Auctions
Lot 0004200136
Mi
1-6
SG
1-6
Fixed Price
30.00 EUR
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 17
1 more picture
SG
1, 3, 32a, 37
Postal History. 1919 35k on ...more Batum 1919-20 four Postal History items
Postal History. 1919 35k on 3k red postcard, locally addressed (in Russian), CTO'd, with added 5k green and 10k ultramarine, tied by 26 8 19 CDSs. No message as usual, a little toned, but scarce and interesting. SG 1, 2. 1920 card with 1919 50k and British Occupation set of eight, SG 3, 11-18; 1920 piece (severed and rejoined) with vertical pairs of 25r on 25k and 25r on 50k surcharge in blue, SG 32a and 33a; and ppc with Esperanto printed ‘stamp’, 1920 50r on 5k SG 37 alongside. An unusual group
200.00 GBP
(app. 230 EUR)
03/31/2026 09:00 CEST
(app. 230 EUR)
classicphil
Lot 4276 •
SC
8
LIVE!
500.00 EUR
05/21/2026 08:00 CEST
Rhodesia
Lot 30091
SG
11-18(Item
Complete ...more BATUM 1919 colour changes overprinted 'BRITISH OCCUPATION'. Complete set of eight values. Very fine fresh mint. SG 11-18(Item Code:SNA797)
Fixed Price
65.00 GBP
(app. 75 EUR)
(app. 75 EUR)
Oldlouis Auctions
Lot 6076
2 more pictures
SC
18
occupation ...more 1920 (23 Jun) BATUM Registered international mail, British occupation of Batum, Georgia (Certificate of examination by Sergio Sismodo). From Batum to Alaverdi, Armenia. Franked with one 3-ruble stamp and three 5-ruble stamps (hand-overprinted on stamps by the British administration of Batum), canceled with the postmark of Batum. On the reverse side, under the stamps, is the signature of the examiner, Sergio Sismodo; the examination Certificate is attached. The receipt postmark is missing.. Used, Scott 18 A1, 19 А1. Used
220.00 USD
(app. 187 EUR)
04/23/2026 09:00 EDT
(app. 187 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 18
SG
19, 19
1920 ...more Batum SG 19, 20b 1920 registered cover to Switzerland
1920 ‘Lauber’ registered cover to Switzerland, franked with 1919 10r on 3k Type 4 surcharge and 1920 15r on 1k, Type 5 surcharge in violet. Tied by 17.6.20 datestamps, with red registration cachet at lower left; Bern arrival on reverse. The 15r rare on cover, with 1100 issued. SG 19, 20b
160.00 GBP
(app. 184 EUR)
03/31/2026 09:00 CEST
(app. 184 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 19
SG
22, 22
mint
1920 (12 ...more Batum British Occupation SG 22 1920 50r on 2k imperf mint
1920 (12 Jan) 50r on 2k yellow-green Type 4 surcharge in red, imperforate with large margins, fresh large part o.g. Only 300 issued. BPA Certificate (2004). SG 22, £1000
240.00 GBP
(app. 276 EUR)
03/31/2026 09:00 CEST
(app. 276 EUR)
Oldlouis Auctions
Lot 5947
1 more picture
SC
22
130.00 USD
(app. 111 EUR)
04/23/2026 09:00 EDT
(app. 111 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Lot 12362
SC
25
Scott #25, Value $975 BATUM: Sc.#25 * XF, LH, CHOICE! With Cert.
Scott #25, Value $975
Fixed Price
395.00 USD
(app. 336 EUR)
(app. 336 EUR)
Universal Philatelic Auctions
Lot 1553
SG
29
25.00 GBP
(app. 29 EUR)
05/07/2026 23:59 BST
(app. 29 EUR)
Universal Philatelic Auctions
Lot 1554
SG
30
49.00 GBP
(app. 56 EUR)
05/07/2026 23:59 BST
(app. 56 EUR)
Universal Philatelic Auctions
Lot 1555
SG
32
62.00 GBP
(app. 71 EUR)
05/07/2026 23:59 BST
(app. 71 EUR)
Oldlouis Auctions
Lot 5948
1 more picture
SC
38
Civil ...more 1919 - 20 25r on 20k on 14k Batum, British Occupation, Russia, Civil War, Signed, Certificate. MH, Scott 38, CV $200. MH
12.00 USD
(app. 10 EUR)
04/23/2026 09:00 EDT
(app. 10 EUR)
Balkanphila
Lot 2808 (D)
SG
45
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 1r.chestnut imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 30. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only1628 overprinted. Probably the largest known multiple. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 45, 45a (B03168)
Fixed Price
200.00 GBP
(app. 230 EUR)
(app. 230 EUR)
Rhodesia
Lot 30092
SG
45-53(Item
Complete ...more BATUM 1920 colour changes overprinted 'BRITISH OCCUPATION'. Complete set of nine values. Very fine fresh mint. SG 45-53(Item Code:SNA798)
Fixed Price
15.00 GBP
(app. 17 EUR)
(app. 17 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Lot 12361
SC
47
Scott #47, Value $975 BATUM: Sc.#47 ** XF, NH, SCARCE! With Cert.
Scott #47, Value $975
Fixed Price
550.00 USD
(app. 468 EUR)
(app. 468 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Lot 12472
SC
47
SG
38
Scott #47, SG #38, ...more BATUM: Sc.#47 (SG.#38) ** SUPERB, NH, SCARCE!
Scott #47, SG #38, Value $975
Fixed Price
375.00 USD
(app. 319 EUR)
(app. 319 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Lot 12053
SC
47
SG
38
Scott #47, SG #38, Value ...more BATUM: Sc.#47 ** VF, NH, SCARCE! 3 Signed.
Scott #47, SG #38, Value $1,500
Fixed Price
625.00 USD
(app. 532 EUR)
(app. 532 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Lot 12360
SC
48
Scott #48, Value $975 BATUM: Sc.#48 * XF, LH, SCARCE! With Cert.
Scott #48, Value $975
Fixed Price
445.00 USD
(app. 379 EUR)
(app. 379 EUR)
Balkanphila
Lot 2811 (D)
SG
49
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 7r.yellow imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 4. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only660 overprinted. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 49, 49a (B03172)
Fixed Price
100.00 GBP
(app. 115 EUR)
(app. 115 EUR)
Balkanphila
Lot 2812 (D)
SG
50
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 10r.myrtle-green imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 6. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only659 overprinted. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 50, 50a (B03173)
Fixed Price
125.00 GBP
(app. 144 EUR)
(app. 144 EUR)
Balkanphila
Lot 2704 (D)
SG
52
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 25r. scarlet imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 4. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only 499 overprinted. Scarce multiple. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 52, 52a (B03055)
Fixed Price
175.00 GBP
(app. 201 EUR)
(app. 201 EUR)
Balkanphila
Lot 2813 (D)
SG
52
Batum British Occupation: 1920 (19 June) Overprinted 25r. scarlet imperforate marginal unmounted mint block of 20. Second stamp has BPITISH overprint variety (R1/19). Only 499 overprinted. Probably the largest known multiple. Ex. Luis G. Martin. SG 52, 52a (B03174)
Fixed Price
450.00 GBP
(app. 517 EUR)
(app. 517 EUR)
WIP Stamps International
Lot 13150
SC
56
Scott #56, Value $2,500
Fixed Price
775.00 USD
(app. 660 EUR)
(app. 660 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 4633
of ...more 1919 (Oct 1): Bilingual printed Permit stating "Assistant Manager of the Tchakwa Estate Tea Factory, is authorized to keep a revolver", signed and dated at base by a Lieutenant Clarke on behalf of his Captain, with circular cachets of "Police Bureau / Batoum Central" and "BRITISH MILITARY GOVERNOR / BATOUM", both in violet. Faults but an unusual document at this date which coincides with the postage stamp issues.
LIVE!
100.00 CHF
(app. 109 EUR)
06/02/2026 07:00 CEST
(app. 109 EUR)
Balkanphila
Lot 26914
Georgia – Batum: 1918 provisional handstamp, negative ...more Republics
Georgia – Batum: 1918 provisional handstamp, negative BATUMSKAYA KONTORA No. 1 handstamp and six lines hand cachet indicating payment is to be made in cash, endorsed “15K” in manuscript, very fine and rare usage during the time when stamps in Batum were not available. Reverse is blank. (B29592)
Fixed Price
225.00 GBP
(app. 259 EUR)
(app. 259 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons
Lot P245000229
1920 (Jun) set of 9 to 50r, upper marginal strips of 3 (3r, 10r, 25r, 50r), horiz pair (7r) or blocks of 4 (1r, 2r, 5r, 15r), all showing variety "BPITISH" (R1/19), o.g. with lovely fresh colours. Odd imperfections (7r creased, 15r staining) still an attractive and rare set, seldom offered in this form. (cat £1530+) - P245000229
Fixed Price
950.00 GBP
(app. 1092 EUR)
(app. 1092 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons
Lot P223011319
1920 (21 Feb) 25r on 10 on 7k blue, type 6 surcharge in black, vertical pair with TETE-BECHE surcharges (inverted on upper stamp), o.g. (lower stamp unmounted). The upper stamp with light bend, still fine and rare. Only 600 issued, with perhaps 8% of those being tete-beche. Romeko h/s on reverse, with clear BPA cert (2000). - P223011319
Fixed Price
550.00 GBP
(app. 632 EUR)
(app. 632 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons
Lot P190003875
1919 (13 Apr) 10r on 5k brown-lilac, ...more BATUM BRIT OCC 1919 SG9 Mint
1919 (13 Apr) 10r on 5k brown-lilac, type 2 surcharge, fresh part o.g. Slight wrinkling does not detract from very fine appearance. Only 350 issued. (cat £500). - P190003875
Fixed Price
350.00 GBP
(app. 402 EUR)
(app. 402 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons
Lot P212016915
CCUPATION ...more BATUM BRIT OCC 1919 SG17a Mint unmounted 5r brown error CCUPATION
1919 (10 Nov) 5r brown, type 3 opt, block of 6 (2x3), showing error 'CCUPATION' on left stamp of the centre row (with a small trace of the 'O' remaining as usual), unmounted o.g. R5/1 on the sheet of 432 (18x24). Slight wrinkling, still fine appearance. Very scarce, especially unmounted, as the error was not present throughout the print run of 611 sheets. (cat £425+) - P212016915
Fixed Price
350.00 GBP
(app. 402 EUR)
(app. 402 EUR)
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