Russia 1858 10 Kopecks with Dorpat '393' Postmark

Russia · 1858 · 10 kopecks

This 1858 Russian 10 kopecks stamp features a distinctive '393' rectangular dotted postmark from Dorpat (now Tartu, Estonia). This specific type of postmark was used by regional town post offices throughout the Russian Empire.

Issued as part of Russia's first definitive stamp series, this stamp represents a pivotal moment in Russian postal history. The Dorpat postmark provides a tangible link to the administrative structure of the Russian Empire in the mid-19th century.