uncommonpre-1900

Mariupol Uyezd Zemstvo 5 Kopecks Stamp

Name: Mariupol Uyezd Zemstvo 5 Kopecks Stamp
Brand: Russian Empire

Russian Empire · 1875 · 5 kopecks

This is a 5 kopecks Zemstvo stamp issued by the Mariupol Uyezd, printed in 1875 on grayish paper. It features a simple design typical of local postal issues from the Russian Empire.

Zemstvo stamps were issued by local district councils (Zemstvos) in the Russian Empire from 1865 to 1917 to provide essential postal services within their districts, complementing the imperial postal system.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

zemstvo-stamp local-post russian-empire

Catalog Numbers

zemstvo_chuchinMariupol No. 4

zemstvo_schmidtMariupol No. 4

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$350

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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