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Russia 1879 7 Kopecks Double-Headed Eagle Plate Error
Russian Empire · 1879 · 7 kopecks
A 7 kopecks definitive stamp of Imperial Russia, depicting the double-headed eagle coat of arms with a distinctive plate error showing open post horns.
Issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander II, this stamp is part of a series of definitive issues for the Russian Empire's postal service, notable for its specific printing error.
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scott27 var.
Image: Russia Post · License: Public domain
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