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uncommon1900-1945
1914 Russia 10 Kopecks War Charity Specimen
Russia · 1914 · 10 kopecks
A 10 kopecks Russian stamp from 1914, featuring the Imperial double-headed eagle design, overprinted 'OBRAZETS' (specimen) in black.
Issued during World War I, this stamp was part of a series intended to raise funds for soldiers ('v polzu voinov'). This particular example is a specimen, used for official purposes rather than postage.
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Image: Post of Russia · License: Public domain
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