Russia No. 1, Tiflis Stamp
Russian Empire · 1857 · 10 Kopeks
This is the first postage stamp of the Russian Empire, featuring the imperial double-headed eagle coat of arms within an oval frame. Below the eagle are post horns, symbolizing the postal service. The design is imperforate, meaning it had to be cut from the sheet with scissors.
Issued in December 1857, this stamp marked Russia's entry into the new era of prepaid postage, simplifying mail delivery across the vast empire during the reign of Tsar Alexander II.
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