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Cherdyn Zemstvo Stamp Sketch, Perm Governorate

Name: Cherdyn Zemstvo Stamp Sketch, Perm Governorate
Brand: Russian Empire

Russian Empire · 1890 · N/A

This is an original sketch for a Cherdyn Zemstvo stamp from the Perm Governorate. The artwork was created using ink, pen, watercolor, and pencil, showcasing the artistic process behind early local Russian stamp designs.

Zemstvo stamps were local postal issues in the Russian Empire, used for mail within a specific district. They represent an important aspect of local self-governance and postal history before the centralized Soviet postal system.

Printing Method

hand-drawn

Themes

zemstvo russia sketch art local-post

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$9,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$6,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$3,000

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