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Mariupol Uyezd Zemstvo 5 Kopecks Stamp
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
Catalog Numbers
zemstvo_chuchinMariupol No. 4
zemstvo_schmidtMariupol No. 4
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$350Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$200Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$120Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$60Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$30Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
