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1862 (4 Oct) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Saint Petersburg to Riga, franked with 20k (1858 issue) tied by dotted cancellation, with red Saint Petersburg cds on the front side and red wax seal 'Russian insurance company, 1897' on the reverse

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 6
Catalog value: $1,485
Cover Wax Seal Postal History
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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
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Russika: Russian Empire Postal History
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