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1872 (26 Apr) Russian Empire, Russia, Commercial Cover from Odessa to Loano (Italy) via Berlin (Germany) and Milano (Italy), franked with a pair of 10k - thick 'Л' in 'ЛОТА' and BROKEN Frame in lower left corner, with black boxed 'P.D.' (Paid to Destination) and Franco handstamps, numeral crayon marking and black oval sender's cachet 'Andrea Smaich, Odessa', black wax seal on the reverse

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 26
Catalog value: $165+
Variety Print Error Cover Wax Seal Postal History
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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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