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1917 (17 Jul) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Cover bearing stamps used after their official withdrawal from postal validity, locally used in Saratov, with red registration label, franked with Complete Set of 1k-10k

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)
Catalog: Russika 130 A - 133 A
Catalog value: $150+
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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
Lots 1 - 619
Russika: Mint Postal Stationery
Lots 620 - 1140
Russika: Used Varieties & Print Errors
Lots 1141 - 1456
Russika: Russian Empire Postal History
Lots 1457 - 1585
Russika: Used Postal Stationery
Lots 1586 - 1763
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