Russia Zemstvo, Rzhev District, 1873 3 kopecks

Name: Russia Zemstvo, Rzhev District, 1873 3 kopecks
Brand: Russia

Russia · 1873 · 3 kopecks

This stamp features the coat of arms of the Rzhev district (uyezd) in the Tver Governorate. The design is typographed in black on green paper and shows the district's heraldic symbol, likely a lion, within an ornate circular frame. The denomination '3 коп' (3 kopecks) and issuing authority are inscribed around the central design.

Zemstvo stamps were local postal issues in rural Russia from 1865 to 1917, authorized for mail delivery within a district. This Rzhev issue is an early example of these fascinating and varied local posts.

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zemstvo coat-of-arms heraldry local-post

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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