1875 Russia Livny Zemstvo 5 Kopeks

Russia · 1875 · 5 kopeks

The stamp features a double-headed eagle, the imperial emblem of Russia, within an oval frame. The city name 'LIVNY' and the denomination '5 KOPEKS' are inscribed around the design.

This is a Zemstvo stamp, issued by local authorities in Livny, Russia, to provide postal services in areas not fully covered by the imperial post. These local issues are significant for illustrating the decentralized postal system of the Russian Empire.