common1945-1980

Polar Bear

Name: Polar Bear
Brand: Soviet Union
Availability: InStock

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

Themes

fauna animals wildlife definitive

Image: Post of the Soviet Union · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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