Latvia, First Issue 'Map of Latvia' Stamp
Latvia · 1918 · 5 Kapeikas
This is the first postage stamp issued by the newly independent Republic of Latvia. The design features a map of Latvia with three stars above it, symbolizing the historical regions of Kurzeme-Zemgale, Vidzeme, and Latgale. The denomination is 5 Kapeikas (KAP).
Issued on December 18, 1918, just one month after Latvia declared its independence from the Russian Empire, this stamp is a powerful symbol of national sovereignty and the beginning of the Latvian postal system.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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