1866 Russian Telegraph Stamp
Russia · 1866 · 10 Kopecks
The stamp features the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle with a shield on its chest, surrounded by text indicating its purpose as a telegraph stamp and its denomination.
Issued in 1866, this stamp was used to prepay telegraph services in the Russian Empire, a distinct category from postal stamps and reflecting the growing importance of telegraphic communication.
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Image: Government of Russia · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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