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Solikamsk Zemstvo Stamp Design Sketch, Perm Governorate

Name: Solikamsk Zemstvo Stamp Design Sketch, Perm Governorate
Brand: Russian Empire

Russian Empire · 1875 · N/A

This is an original design sketch for a local Zemstvo stamp from Solikamsk, located in the Perm Governorate of the Russian Empire. The artwork was created using a combination of ink, pen, watercolor, and pencil, showcasing the artistic process behind early stamp design.

Zemstvo stamps were local postal issues circulated by district councils (Zemstvos) in the Russian Empire from 1865 to 1917, primarily for mail delivery within their respective districts. This sketch represents a rare preliminary stage of such a local postal issue.

Printing Method

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Themes

zemstvo local-post sketch art-design russian-empire

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$7,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$5,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2,500

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