Tiflis Unique, Coat of Arms of Tiflis
Russian Empire · 1857 · 6 Kopecks
The stamp features the coat of arms of Tiflis (modern-day Tbilisi, Georgia), which includes a double-headed eagle, the symbol of the Russian Empire, at the top. The central design is embossed and shows the city's emblem. This was one of the first postage stamps issued within the Russian Empire, created for the local post system of Tiflis and Kojori.
Issued in 1857 for the Tiflis city post, this stamp predates Russia's first official imperial postage stamp by several months. It is considered a classic philatelic rarity and a key item of Russian and Georgian postal history.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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