Russia 1923 Philately's Contribution to Labor Charity Overprint Proofs
Russia · 1923 · 100 Rubles, 200 Rubles
A pair of proof stamps from 1923, each featuring a central design of a hand holding a hammer, surrounded by a cogwheel and wheat stalks, symbolizing labor. Both stamps bear a red overprint and the text 'РСФСР'.
These stamps commemorate the 5th anniversary of the October Revolution, issued by the early Soviet Union to highlight themes of labor and charity. The red overprint indicates a special purpose, possibly for a specific fund or event.
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Image: Post of the Soviet Union (<a href="https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%94%D1%83%D0%B1%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2,_%D0%98%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD_%D0%98%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87_(%D1%85%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA)" class="extiw" title="ru:Дубасов, Иван Иванович (художник)">I. I. Dubasov</a>). · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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