1909 (27 Oct) Russian Empire, Russia, Locally Addressed Picture Postcard in Riga, franked with pair 1k Yellow Wide Lozenges Varnish Lines (2k total)

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

Catalog: Russika 98 Tn

Catalog value: $150+

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$50

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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

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Russika: Used Postal Stationery

Lots 1586 - 1763

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