The M. Kramarenko 'Russika' Collection of Imperial Russia

The M. Kramarenko 'Russika' Collection of Imperial Russia

July 21 - 23, 2026
Auction 54
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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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Lot 26
1914 10k Charity, Russian Empire, Russia, Proof, Imperforate, Watermark
1914 10k Charity, Russian Empire, Russia, Proof, Imperforate, Watermark
$2,750
Lot 21
1908-12 7k Russian Empire, Russia, Pair, Margins, Proof, 'Three Pearls', Blue Stamps, Without Lozenges Varnish Lines
1908-12 7k Russian Empire, Russia, Pair, Margins, Proof, 'Three Pearls', Blue Stamps, Without Lozenges Varnish Lines
$2,400
Lot 25
1909 15k In Favor of the Postman, Russian Empire, Russia, Margin, Signed, Proof, 'почтальона' with 'ь', Certificate
1909 15k In Favor of the Postman, Russian Empire, Russia, Margin, Signed, Proof, 'почтальона' with 'ь', Certificate
$1,700
Lot 7
1881 20k Saint-Petersburg Сity Public Telegraph, Russian Empire, Official Reprint, Block of Four, Margin, Certificate
1881 20k Saint-Petersburg Сity Public Telegraph, Russian Empire, Official Reprint, Block of Four, Margin, Certificate
$1,600
Lot 1539
1911 (12 May) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Judicial Correspondence Cover from Kamianets-Podilskyi to Chernivtsi returned to Kamianets-Podilskyi with document of non-delivery, with red registration label, with blue crayon postal marking, with Official Violet Handstamps of the District Court, mixed franking with 7k and 15k In Favor of the Postman (22k total), Certificate
1911 (12 May) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Judicial Correspondence Cover from Kamianets-Podilskyi to Chernivtsi returned to Kamianets-Podilskyi with document of non-delivery, with red registration label, with blue crayon postal marking, with Official Violet Handstamps of the District Court, mixed franking with 7k and 15k In Favor of the Postman (22k total), Certificate
$1,500
Lot 27
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Perforation 14.75x15, Watermark 1, Certificate
1857-58 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Perforation 14.75x15, Watermark 1, Certificate
$1,200
Lot 65
1875 8k Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Rare
1875 8k Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Rare
$1,100
Lot 8
1857-58 20k Russian Empire, Russia, Perforation 14.5x15, Trial Color Proof
1857-58 20k Russian Empire, Russia, Perforation 14.5x15, Trial Color Proof
$950
Lot 1462
1858 (17 Jul) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Riga to Liepaja franked with 10k (1857-58 issue), White spot near '10' in left lower corner, Dotted Numeral '38' Cancellation, Riga Postmark, Certificate
1858 (17 Jul) Russian Empire, Russia, Cover from Riga to Liepaja franked with 10k (1857-58 issue), White spot near '10' in left lower corner, Dotted Numeral '38' Cancellation, Riga Postmark, Certificate
$850
Lot 6
1867 10k on 20k Saint-Petersburg Сity Public Telegraph, Russian Empire, Second Issue, Certificate
1867 10k on 20k Saint-Petersburg Сity Public Telegraph, Russian Empire, Second Issue, Certificate
$850
Lot 68
1879 7k Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Rare, Black Grey and Pink
1879 7k Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Rare, Black Grey and Pink
$850
Lot 64
1875 2k Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Rare, Signed
1875 2k Russian Empire, Russia, Vertical Watermark, Rare, Signed
$800
Lot 1458
1890 (29 Nov) Russian Empire, Russia, Derpt (Tartu) Locally addressed cover, franked with 2k bisect, with blue Derpt cds on reverse
1890 (29 Nov) Russian Empire, Russia, Derpt (Tartu) Locally addressed cover, franked with 2k bisect, with blue Derpt cds on reverse
$750
Lot 1540
1916 (2 Apr) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Judicial Correspondence Cover from Kherson to Bogushevka returned to Kamianets-Podilskyi Court, with red registration label, with Official Violet Handstamps of the District Court,  mixed franking with 10k and 15k In Favor of the Postman (25k total)
1916 (2 Apr) Russian Empire, Russia, Registered Judicial Correspondence Cover from Kherson to Bogushevka returned to Kamianets-Podilskyi Court, with red registration label, with Official Violet Handstamps of the District Court, mixed franking with 10k and 15k In Favor of the Postman (25k total)
$750
Lot 1148
1857-58 10k Russian Empire on piece, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Pen Cancel, Dot on 'A' from below in 'ЗA'
1857-58 10k Russian Empire on piece, Russia, Watermark 1, Type II, Imperforate, Pen Cancel, Dot on 'A' from below in 'ЗA'
$700
Lot 1171
1857-58 20k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 2, Perforation 14.5x15, Dotted Numeral '30' Cancellation, Nizhny Novgorod Fair Postmark
1857-58 20k Russian Empire, Russia, Watermark 2, Perforation 14.5x15, Dotted Numeral '30' Cancellation, Nizhny Novgorod Fair Postmark
$700
Lot 1209
1866 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Horizontal Watermark, 'Kalach', Broken Denomination at the Upper Left Corner
1866 10k Russian Empire, Russia, Horizontal Watermark, 'Kalach', Broken Denomination at the Upper Left Corner
$700
Lot 1487
1876 (4 Nov) Russian Empire, Cover from Michalowice to Zakrzow, via Skalbmierz, cancellations with a pre-stamped handstamp, embossed with a monogram from the back side, franked with 8k (1875 issue), Pre-adhesive postmarks on both sides, very late date of use of the pre-stamp
1876 (4 Nov) Russian Empire, Cover from Michalowice to Zakrzow, via Skalbmierz, cancellations with a pre-stamped handstamp, embossed with a monogram from the back side, franked with 8k (1875 issue), Pre-adhesive postmarks on both sides, very late date of use of the pre-stamp
$650
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