Russia 1921 250 Rubles, Unpaid Letter Stamp

Russia · 1921 · 250 R

This stamp features a large numeral '250' at its center, indicating the postage due amount of 250 rubles. The design is purely typographic, with Cyrillic text reading 'ДОПЛАТИТЬ' (Doplatit' - To Pay) above the numeral and 'РУБЛЕЙ' (Rubley - Rubles) below, all framed by a simple, ornate border. It was issued to collect insufficient postage on mail.

Issued during a period of hyperinflation in Soviet Russia following the revolution and civil war, the high denomination reflects the rapidly devaluing currency of the time. These stamps served the practical function of collecting postage due from the recipient of underpaid mail.