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Verkhoturye Zemstvo Stamp Sketch

Name: Verkhoturye Zemstvo Stamp Sketch
Brand: Russia

Russia · 1890 ·

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

Zemstvo stamps were issued by local self-government bodies in the Russian Empire to fund and operate local postal services, complementing the imperial post. This unique sketch represents an early stage in the creation of such a local postal artifact, offering insight into the design process.

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zemstvo-stamp sketch local-post russia-empire

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$7,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$500

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