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common1945-1980
Polar Bear
Soviet Union · 1957 · 15 kopecks
The stamp features a detailed depiction of a polar bear standing on an ice floe, looking towards the left, with a subtle background.
Issued in 1957, this stamp is part of a series from the Soviet Union likely celebrating the diverse wildlife found within its vast territories, a common theme for definitive issues of the era.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: Post of the Soviet Union · License: Public domain
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