Estonia Postage Due Stamp, 10 Marka

Estonia · 1920 · 10 M

This stamp is a postage due issue from the early years of the Republic of Estonia. The design is purely functional, featuring a large numeral '10' indicating the amount due, framed by ornate scrollwork. The text 'EESTI' appears at the top, with 'PORTO' at the bottom, signifying its purpose to collect unpaid postage.

Issued in 1920, shortly after Estonia declared independence in 1918, this stamp represents the establishment of a new, independent postal system. Postage due stamps were essential for managing mail with insufficient prepayment during this formative period.