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Russia Empire Complete Collection 1858-1917
very rarepre-1900

Russia Empire Complete Collection 1858-1917

Russian Empire · 1858 ·

This is a comprehensive collection of stamps issued by the Russian Empire, spanning from its first issues in 1858 until the fall of the monarchy in 1917. The collection is noted as being nearly complete, with only two stamps missing from the entire run.

The stamps of the Russian Empire cover a significant period of Russian history, from the reign of Tsar Alexander II through the industrialization of the late 19th century and the turmoil leading up to World War I and the Russian Revolution.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3,000
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,000

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