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Russia Denikin Government 1919 Essays
Russia · 1919 · 10 Kopecks, 50 Kopecks
The stamps feature the Russian Imperial double-headed eagle with a shield on its chest, surrounded by a decorative frame. Denominations of 10 Kopecks and 50 Kopecks are indicated at the bottom.
These are unadopted essays from the Denikin Government, a White Army faction during the Russian Civil War (1917-1922). They represent an attempt to establish postal services and legitimacy during a period of intense conflict and political upheaval.
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