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1917 (16 Feb) Russian Empire, Russia, Military Mail, Telegraph Money Order insured for 5r from Barashi, Volyn Governorate in Kyiv to Reserve regiment of the active army, via Main Field Post Office, with handstamped registration markings '269' and '136', handwritten ink mark '276', blue crayon postal marking, blue handstamp 'Field Treasurer' on the back side, franked with stamp-money 10k, Signature

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika D1
Catalog value: $250
Military Post 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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