Provisional Government of Karelia 1000 Rubles Cinderella Stamp

Karelia · 1922 · 1000 Rubles

This cinderella stamp features the coat of arms of the Provisional Government of Karelia, depicting a bear holding a sword and shield. Issued during a period of attempted independence, it represents a fascinating piece of philatelic history outside of official postal systems.

Issued by the short-lived Provisional Government of Karelia in 1922, these stamps were part of an effort to assert sovereignty during the tumultuous Russian Civil War, though they lacked international postal validity.