Russia 1858 10 Kopeks Imperforate, First Issue

Russian Empire · 1858 · 10 Kopeks

This is the first postage stamp issued by the Russian Empire, featuring the imperial coat of arms: a double-headed eagle with the Posthorns symbol below. The design is printed in brown and blue on wove paper and is imperforate, meaning it had to be cut from the sheet with scissors.

Issued under Tsar Alexander II, this stamp marked Russia's entry into the global postal system, revolutionizing communication across the vast empire.