Russia 1858 10 Kopeks Imperial Eagle
Russia · 1858 · 10 kopeks
The stamp features the double-headed Imperial Russian eagle, a symbol of the Russian Empire, within an oval frame. It is cancelled with a distinctive coded obliteration.
This 10 kopeks stamp is historically significant as Russia's first adhesive postage stamp, issued in 1858. Its introduction modernized the imperial postal system and facilitated communication across the vast empire.
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Image: Post of Russia · License: Public domain
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