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Soviet Polar Post Expedition Cover

Name: Soviet Polar Post Expedition Cover
Brand: Soviet Union

Soviet Union · 1987 · 40 kopecks

The stamp on this cover depicts an icebreaker ship navigating icy waters with a polar bear in the foreground. The envelope features a special cancellation mark related to 'Polar Post'.

This cover commemorates a Soviet polar research expedition, highlighting the USSR's significant contributions to Arctic exploration and scientific research during the Cold War era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

polar expedition ships fauna commemorative

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