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rarepre-1900
Russia 1875 8 kopecks Broken Postal Horn Error
Russian Empire · 1875 · 8 k.
The stamp depicts the double-headed imperial eagle with a shield on its chest, within an oval frame. This specific example features a plate error, showing a broken postal horn.
Issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander II, this stamp belongs to a definitive series featuring the national emblem of the Russian Empire, used for standard postal services.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott28 error
Image: Russian government] · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
