1873 (9 May) Russian Empire, Russia, Commercial Cover from Moscow to Lyon via Paris, franked with 20k (1866 issue) - Deformed '2' of Denomination in lowe right corner, with blue Paris transit cds, red 'P.D.' (Paid to Destination) handstamp, blue oval commercial cachet on front side and red diamond-shaped postmark on reverse

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)

Catalog: Russika 21 var

Catalog value: $250+

Variety Print Error Cover Postal History

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The M. Kramarenko 'Russika' Collection of Imperial Russia

Auction 54

July 21 - 23, 2026

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

Lots 1 - 619

July 21, Tuesday, 12:00 PM PM

Russika: Mint Postal Stationery

Lots 620 - 1140

July 22, Wednesday, 4:00 PM PM

Russika: Used Varieties & Print Errors

Lots 1141 - 1456

July 23, Thursday, 4:00 PM PM

Russika: Russian Empire Postal History

Lots 1457 - 1585

July 23, Thursday, 5:30 PM PM

Russika: Used Postal Stationery

Lots 1586 - 1763

July 23, Thursday, 2:30 PM PM

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