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very rarepre-1900
Russia 1856 Mercury Essay
Russian Empire · 1856 · 10 kopecks
An essay design featuring a winged head of Mercury, the Roman god of communication and commerce, within an ornate oval frame.
This design was an early proposal for Russia's first adhesive postage stamp, which was ultimately issued in 1857 with a different design.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
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