uncommon1900-1945

North Ingria 1920 Lion Definitive

Name: North Ingria 1920 Lion Definitive
Brand: North Ingria
Availability: InStock

North Ingria · 1920 · 50 p.

A definitive stamp featuring a lion rampant holding a sword, facing left, within an oval frame. The text 'INKERI' is at the top and '50 p.' at the bottom.

Issued by the Republic of North Ingria, a short-lived unrecognized state (1919-1920) that sought independence from Soviet Russia and alignment with Finland. This stamp represents its brief period of self-governance and postal autonomy.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heraldry lion definitive unrecognized-state

Catalog Numbers

michel10

Image: 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.">A. Sdobnikov</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.