First Russian Empire Telegraph Stamp, 20 Kopecks
Russian Empire · 1866 · 20 kopecks
The stamp features the coat of arms of Saint Petersburg, depicting an anchor and scepter, within an oval frame. Cyrillic text surrounds the central design, indicating the country, purpose, and 20 kopecks denomination.
This stamp holds significant historical value as the first telegraph stamp issued by the Russian Empire. Its introduction marked an important step in the standardization and payment system for telegraph services in Russia.
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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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