Tiflis Unique Stamp

Name: Tiflis Unique Stamp
Brand: Russian Empire (Tiflis City Post)

Russian Empire (Tiflis City Post) · 1857 · 6 Kopecks

The Tiflis Unique is one of the earliest stamps issued within the Russian Empire for the city post of Tiflis (now Tbilisi, Georgia). The design is embossed and features the coat of arms of Tiflis, which includes an eagle, surrounded by the inscription 'Tiflis City Post' and the denomination '6 Kopecks'. Its simple, pre-adhesive style design makes it a classic of early philately.

Issued in 1857, this stamp predates the first official postage stamps of the Russian Empire by several months, making it a significant forerunner in Russian postal history. It was created for local mail delivery within Tiflis and its vicinity.

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Typography

Themes

heraldry coats-of-arms eagles pre-adhesive-style

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,000,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$700,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$500,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$250,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$100,000

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