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1872 (7 Nov) Russian Empire, Russia, Commercial double-weight cover from Narva to Saint Petersburg, franked with 1k, 3 x 3k, 10k - small '1' of denomination in lower right corner, with blue oval commercial 'Bolton & Co., Narva' cachet and red wax seal on reverse

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 17, 18, 26
Catalog value: $445
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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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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