Michel Rusland-spezial-katalog 2012 -
: Provides intensive details on color, type, watermark, and perforation varieties, which are often omitted in general catalogs. Why Collectors Use the 2012 Edition
While newer editions like the 2023/2024 Russia Specialized exist with updated prices and new numbers, the 2012 edition remains a stable reference for identifying historical varieties and understanding market shifts from that era. It is particularly valued in the German-speaking world as the most extensive reference compared to English alternatives like Scott or Stanley Gibbons. Michel Rusland-Spezial-Katalog 2012
: Covers the Soviet Union (1923–1991), revenue stamps, local issues (e.g., Tambov), postage due stamps, and postal rates. : Provides intensive details on color, type, watermark,
: Includes roughly 15,000 price quotations. The 2012 edition notably reflected higher valuations across all time periods and added values for Soviet Federation se-tenant sheets. : Covers the Soviet Union (1923–1991), revenue stamps,
: A 358-page paperback (Taschenbuch) in German, featuring approximately 1,900 illustrations.