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Russia 1914 Saint George and the Dragon Semi-Postal Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Russia 1914 Saint George and the Dragon Semi-Postal Stamp

Russia · 1914 · 10+1 k.

The stamp features a classic depiction of Saint George on horseback, spearing a dragon. The design includes the main denomination of 10 kopeks and an additional 1 kopek surcharge.

Issued in 1914 by Imperial Russia, this semi-postal stamp likely contributed to fundraising efforts during the tumultuous period leading into World War I, a common practice for such issues.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Scanned and processed by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%D0%A1%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D0%90." title="User:Сдобников А.">Andrei Sdobnikov</a> · License: Public domain

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