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.