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1878 (24 Mar) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Cover from Balta to Kamianets-Podilskyi, with handstamped registration markings '№ 272', '№ 215', franked with 5k, 10k, 2 x 20k (1875 issue), Wax Seal

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 31, 32
Catalog value: $950
Cover Wax Seal Postal History
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The M. Kramarenko 'Russika' Collection of Imperial Russia
Auction 54
July 21 - 23, 2026
United States 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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