uncommon1900-1945

RSFSR 1922 Pomgol Famine Relief Overprint Stamps

Name: RSFSR 1922 Pomgol Famine Relief Overprint Stamps
Brand: Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic · 1922 · 100 + 100 Rubles, 250 + 250 Rubles

This listing features two stamps from the 1922 RSFSR Pomgol issue, surcharged for famine relief. The stamps bear denominations of 100 + 100 Rubles and 250 + 250 Rubles, indicating an original value plus a surcharge for aid.

Issued during the devastating Russian famine of 1921-1922, these stamps were overprinted with 'Pomgol' (Help for the Hungry) to raise funds for the millions affected by starvation.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

famine-relief humanitarian-aid soviet-union russia overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg281, 282

scott230, 231

michel201, 202

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$30

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

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.