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1913 (8 Jan) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Cover from Odessa (Odesa) to Milan (Italy), with red registration label, gray crayon postal marking, franked with Romanovs 20k, first days of circulation of the anniversary issue

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 121
Catalog value: $130
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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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