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First Soviet Airmail Stamp, 5 Rubles

Name: First Soviet Airmail Stamp, 5 Rubles
Brand: Soviet Union

Soviet Union · 1923 · 5 Rubles

This stamp depicts a monoplane flying over a landscape, with 'Airmail' and 'USSR' inscribed. It is one of the first airmail stamps issued by the Soviet Union.

Issued in 1923, this stamp symbolizes the early development of airmail services in the newly formed Soviet Union, representing modernization and efforts to connect its vast territories.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

airmail aviation airplane transportation early-soviet

Catalog Numbers

sg265

scottC1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$350

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$200

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$100

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$50

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