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1868 (1 Mar) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Saint Petersburg to Amsterdam (Netherlands), franked with 3k, 5k and 10k, with Red Franco exchange marking, blue merchant's oval handstamp 'C. F. Heissler, St. Petersburg' and crayon postal marks on both sides

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 18, 19, 20
Catalog value: $180
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The M. Kramarenko 'Russika' Collection of Imperial Russia
Auction 54
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United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

The Legendary 'Russika' Collection of M. Kramarenko - Imperial Russian Stamps, Varieties & Postal Stationery. The auction is currently in preparation, with new lots being added weekly.
 
 
 
 
 

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