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uncommon1900-1945
Odessa Famine Relief Stamp
Russia · 1922 · 1000 rubles
This stamp features the text 'ОДЕССКИЙ ПОМГОЛ' (Odessa Famine Relief) at the top and '1000' at the bottom. The central design depicts a hand holding a sheaf of wheat.
Issued by local authorities in Odessa during the devastating Russian famine of 1921-1922, these stamps were used to raise funds for humanitarian aid.
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Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
