uncommon1900-1945

Soviet Russia 1921 Pomgol Semi-Postal Stamp

Name: Soviet Russia 1921 Pomgol Semi-Postal Stamp
Brand: Soviet Russia
Availability: InStock

Soviet Russia · 1921 · 5000 rubles

The stamp features a central design of a hand holding a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing aid and harvest. It includes Cyrillic text 'ПОМГОЛ' (POMGOL) and 'РСФСР' (RSFSR) along with the denomination.

Issued during the devastating Russian famine of 1921-1922, this semi-postal stamp was created to raise funds for Pomgol, the Commission for Aid to the Starving. It represents an early Soviet effort to address a major humanitarian crisis through philately.

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semi-postal humanitarian-aid famine-relief

Image: Post of Soviet Russia · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.