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1875 (13 Mar) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Saint Petersburg to Ghent (Belgium), with a round handstamp 'Paid', with gray-blue monogram on the flap, handstamped registration marking in circle with number '25' on the back side, franked with pair of 2 x 5k

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