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very rare1900-1945
Kolchak Government 35 Kopek Inverted Overprint
Russia (Kolchak Government) · 1919 · 35 kopek
The stamp features the double-headed eagle emblem of the Russian Empire, overprinted with '35 коп.' (35 kopek) in black. The overprint is notably inverted, indicating an error.
This stamp was issued by the anti-Bolshevik Kolchak Government in Siberia during the Russian Civil War, reflecting a period of political upheaval and the attempt to maintain postal services. The inverted overprint makes it a notable error issue from this tumultuous period.
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Image: Provisional Government of Siberia, under Admiral Kolchak · License: Public domain
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