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Russia 1922 Consular Poltinnik Air Post Overprint

Name: Russia 1922 Consular Poltinnik Air Post Overprint
Brand: Russia

Russia · 1922 · 1200 German marks on 50 kopecks

This is a rare 50-kopeck Russian consular tax stamp featuring an overprint 'Air Post 1,200 germ.(an) marks'. It was intended for franking service correspondence sent by air mail from the USSR embassy in Germany to Moscow.

Produced by order of the USSR embassy in Germany, these stamps were withdrawn due to lack of coordination with the People's Commissar of the USSR, making them one of the most valuable Russian philatelic items.

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consular-tax air-post overprint rare-stamp soviet-union

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20,000

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