Russia 1857 10 Kopecks Imperforate
Russia · 1857 · 10 Kopecks
This is the first postage stamp issued by the Russian Empire, commonly known as 'Stamp No. 1'. The design features the imperial coat of arms, a double-headed eagle, within a circular frame, with the denomination '10 коп.' below. The background consists of a fine network pattern, and the stamp was issued imperforate.
Issued on December 10, 1857, this stamp marked Russia's entry into the postal union system, simplifying mail payment and standardizing rates across the vast empire under Tsar Alexander II.
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