Russian Empire 8 Kopecks Stamp on TPO Letter

Russian Empire · 1877 · 8 kopecks

A dark, rectangular Russian Empire definitive stamp, likely depicting the Imperial double-headed eagle, affixed to a mourning letter and cancelled.

Issued during the Russian Empire's reign, this stamp was used on a letter sent via a Traveling Post Office (TPO) route, highlighting the extensive postal infrastructure of the era. The letter's destination from Odessa to Livorno (Italy) indicates international postal service.