Mongolia First Postage Stamp, Rider with Lance

Name: Mongolia First Postage Stamp, Rider with Lance
Brand: Mongolia

Mongolia · 1924 · 10 Mongo

This is the first postage stamp issued by Mongolia. The design features a rider on horseback, brandishing a lance, set within an ornate, circular frame. This imagery reflects the traditional nomadic and equestrian culture of the Mongolian people.

Issued in 1924, this stamp marks Mongolia's entry into the Universal Postal Union and the establishment of its independent postal service following the Mongolian Revolution of 1921.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

first-issue transportation horses weapons postal-history

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$40

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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