1906 (15 Aug) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Money Letter Cover from Sarata (Bessarabia Governorate) to Stuttgart (Germany) with White Registration Label, with Blue, Red, and Green Crayon Rostal Markings, Wax Seals, franked with 4k and 20k (24k total)

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

Catalog: Russika 84, 86

Catalog value: $60

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 , 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

Closed on Jul 21

Russika: Mint Postal Stationery

Lots 620 - 1140

Closed on Jul 22

Russika: Used Varieties & Print Errors

Lots 1141 - 1456

Closed on Jul 23

Russika: Russian Empire Postal History

Lots 1457 - 1585

Closed on Jul 23

Russika: Used Postal Stationery

Lots 1586 - 1763

Closed on Jul 23

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