uncommon1900-1945

Belebeyevsky Uyezd Zemstvo Stamp, 3 Kopecks, 1905

Name: Belebeyevsky Uyezd Zemstvo Stamp, 3 Kopecks, 1905
Brand: Russia

Russia · 1905 · 3 kopecks

This is a Zemstvo stamp from the Belebeyevsky Uyezd (district) of Imperial Russia, issued in 1905. Cataloged as No. 12, it features a local emblem or coat of arms, typical for these regional postal issues. It served for mail delivery within the district.

Zemstvo stamps were local post stamps issued by district self-government bodies in Imperial Russia from 1865 to 1917. They supplemented the imperial postal service, covering mail delivery within their respective districts, and are a unique aspect of Russian philately.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

zemstvo local-post russian-empire heraldry

Catalog Numbers

michel12

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$70

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$40

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$20

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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