Oldlouis Auctions is honored to present The M. Kramarenko “Russika” Collection of Imperial Russia, one of the most comprehensive and meticulously assembled collections of Imperial Russian philately and postal history ever formed. Built over many years of dedicated research and collecting, the collection encompasses an extraordinary range of rare stamps, proofs, varieties, printing errors, and important postal history items documenting the worldwide postal connections of the Russian Empire.
Of particular significance is the collection's exceptional holding of Imperial Russian postal stationery, regarded as one of the most extensive and detailed specialized collections in existence. Many items are unique or of the utmost rarity and represent decades of careful study and acquisition.
The importance of this collection extends beyond the material itself. It served as the foundation for the “Russika” catalogue authored by Mikhail Kramarenko, one of the principal reference works in this specialized field of Russian philately. Its appearance at auction offers collectors and researchers a rare opportunity to acquire material of outstanding rarity, provenance, and scholarly importance.
Below is just a small preview of some of the highlights:
Russian Empire Proofs
Russian Empire Rare Stamps and Varieties
Charity Imperforate Stamps
Russian Empire Specimens
Russian Empire Charity Specimens
