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1917 (1 Sep) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Closed Insured Letter for 500r from Arkhangelsk to Yekaterinoslav, with blue registration label, green crayon postal markings, franked with imperforate strip of 3 x 4k, pair of 2 x 3.50r, 1k, 5k, Wax Seals, Corner Margins

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 144, 147, 148, 157
Catalog value: $110
Imperforate Cover Wax Seal Postal History Margin
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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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