uncommon1900-1945

Imperial Russia 1904 Semi-Postal Charity Stamps

Name: Imperial Russia 1904 Semi-Postal Charity Stamps
Brand: Russian Empire

Russian Empire · 1904 · Various kopecks + kopecks

This series of semi-postal stamps from 1904 features the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle, a prominent symbol of the Russian Empire. They were issued with an additional surcharge intended for charitable purposes.

Issued during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), these stamps were created to raise funds for the families of soldiers killed or wounded in the conflict, representing an early example of philatelic fundraising for social welfare.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

charity welfare imperial-russia double-headed-eagle war-relief

Catalog Numbers

sgB1-B4

scottB1-B4

michelP1-P4

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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