First Stamp of the Russian Empire, 10 Kopecks

Russian Empire · 1857 · 10 kopecks

The stamp features the double-headed eagle, the national emblem of the Russian Empire, within an oval frame. The denomination '10 KOP.' is visible at the bottom.

This stamp is significant as the first adhesive postage stamp issued by the Russian Empire, marking a pivotal moment in Russian postal history. Its introduction standardized postage and facilitated communication across the vast empire.