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1887 (1 Jan) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Saint Petersburg to Livorno (Italy), franked with 7k (1884 issue), Cancellation of the city post office of St. Petersburg with a numbered postmark with a figured element inside, Background on top of the frame

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 41 Te
Catalog value: $100
Print Error Cover Cancellation Handstamp 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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Russika: Mint Varieties, Printing Errors & Proofs
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Russika: Russian Empire Postal History
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