The fortunate thing about the auction experience is that under-evaluated items will find the appropriate price level because of competition. That was the case for this lot of the former Soviet republic of Tannu Tuva, which passed our lotters’ scrutiny with a lower estimate than the value ultimately assigned by spirited bidders.
Lot 1253 Tannu Tuva #45/C9 Group of 85 Mint and Used Stamps Including 20 Imperforates, includes mint #45-52 perforated and imperforates (CV $50 and $100), 54-60 (CV $45), 61-70 (CV $50 – #63 with small stain spot, #69 crease at top), C1-C9 (CV $55) and the following imperforate issues (some of these with light creases #57, 71, 73 (corner tear), 75, 80a, 82a, 83, 84a, 85, 87, 89 and 92. Also includes 31 different used stamps. All mint stamps appear to be never hinged, a few small faults. Overall fine-very fine. Estimate $100, SOLD for $3,000 plus premium.