Russia 1857 10 kopek Imperforate First Issue

Russian Empire · 1857 · 10 kopek

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 stamp is imperforate and printed in brown and blue.

Issued under Tsar Alexander II, this stamp marked Russia's entry into the global postal system, simplifying mail delivery across the vast empire. Its design symbolized the power and authority of the Russian monarchy.