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1858 (17 Jul) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Riga to Liepaja franked with 10k (1857-58 issue), White spot near '10' in left lower corner, Dotted Numeral '38' Cancellation, Riga Postmark, Certificate

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 2 var
Catalog value: $1,250+
Print Error Cover Postal History Certificate
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The M. Kramarenko 'Russika' Collection of Imperial Russia
Auction 54
July 21 - 23, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

The Legendary M. Kramarenko Collection of Imperial Russian Stamps, Varieties & Postal Stationery that became the foundation of the renowned Russika catalogue.

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Russika: Mint Varieties, Printing Errors & Proofs
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Russika: Mint Postal Stationery
Lots 620 - 1140
Russika: Used Varieties & Print Errors
Lots 1141 - 1456
Russika: Russian Empire Postal History
Lots 1457 - 1585
Russika: Used Postal Stationery
Lots 1586 - 1763
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