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Sable, Soviet Union, 1957
common1945-1980

Sable, Soviet Union, 1957

Soviet Union · 1957 · 40 kopecks

The stamp features a detailed illustration of a sable, a small carnivorous mammal, depicted in a naturalistic style. The denomination '40 k.' is printed at the bottom.

Issued by the Soviet Union in 1957, this stamp is part of a series likely dedicated to the diverse wildlife of the USSR. It reflects a period where natural history and conservation themes were sometimes featured on Soviet postage.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

cpa1993

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

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
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.