uncommon1900-1945

Estonia's First Postage Stamp, Flower and Honeycomb Design

Name: Estonia's First Postage Stamp, Flower and Honeycomb Design
Brand: Estonia

Estonia · 1918 · 5 kopecks

This stamp features a stylized flower design set against a honeycomb pattern, symbolizing nature and industry. As the first postage stamp of newly independent Estonia, its simple yet symbolic design was printed on the back of unfinished German military maps due to paper shortages following World War I.

Issued in November 1918, this stamp marks the establishment of Estonia's independent postal service immediately following the end of World War I and the declaration of the Republic of Estonia.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

first-issue flowers honeycomb national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.