Cinderella of Pribaikalye

Russia · 1921 · 1000 Rubles

The stamp features a double-headed eagle with a crown, holding a scepter and orb, against a patterned background. The denomination '1000 Rubles' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This is a Cinderella stamp from the Pribaikalye region during the Russian Civil War (1917-1922). Such local issues were often created by various factions or local authorities due to postal disruptions or for propaganda/revenue purposes, but were not recognized by the central postal administration.