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uncommon1900-1945
Russian Empire 15 Kop. Double-Headed Eagle
Russian Empire · 1917 · 15 Kop.
The stamp features the Russian Imperial double-headed eagle, the national coat of arms, set within a standing oval and an ornamented frame. It is printed in lilac brown on dark light-blue paper.
Issued in March 1917, this definitive stamp represents one of the last issues of the Russian Imperial era, coinciding with the tumultuous period leading to the Russian Revolution.
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michel71IIB
Image: Chief Postal Service as part of the Ministry for Internal Affairs of the Russian Empire · License: Public domain
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