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Kolomna Zemstvo Postage Due Stamp, 5 Kopecks, 1875
Russia · 1875 · 5 Kopecks
This 1875 Zemstvo stamp from Kolomna, Moscow Governorate, features a simple typographic design. It served as a local postage due issue, indicating underpaid mail within the Kolomna district's postal system.
Zemstvo stamps were issued by local self-government bodies in Imperial Russia from 1865 to 1917 to provide postal services in rural areas not covered by the state postal system.
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Typography
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$150Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$100Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$60Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$30Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$15Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
