Russian Post Office in Crete, 10 Lepta / 10 Centimes
Russia · 1899 · 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ / 10 Centimes
The stamp features the double-headed eagle of the Russian Empire, with 'РУССКАЯ ПОЧТА' (Russian Post) at the top and 'КРИТЪ' (Crete) at the bottom. Denomination is shown as '10 ΛΕΠΤΑ' and '10 CENTIMES' in a bilingual format.
Issued by the Russian Post Office in Crete during the period of international administration (1898-1913), these stamps served the Russian contingent and local population in the Russian-controlled sector of the island.
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Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
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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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