Tiflis Unique, Russian Empire
Russian Empire · 1857 · 6 Kopecks
The Tiflis Unique is one of the earliest and most famous Russian philatelic rarities. The stamp features the coat of arms of Tiflis (modern-day Tbilisi, Georgia) at its center, which includes an eagle, surrounded by ornate patterns. It was issued for the local post service within the city of Tiflis and its surrounding district.
Issued in 1857, this stamp predates the first general postage stamps of the Russian Empire. It was created for the Tiflis City Post, making it a significant example of a local or 'zemstvo' style issue before the national system was fully established.
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