uncommon1900-1945

Turkestan 1 Ruble Provisional Stamp

Name: Turkestan 1 Ruble Provisional Stamp
Brand: Turkestan
Availability: InStock

Turkestan · 1918 · 1 Ruble

The stamp features a central numeral '1' with 'РУБ.' below it, surrounded by Cyrillic text 'ТУРКЕСТАНСКАЯ ПОЧТА' and '1 РУБЛЬ' within a rectangular frame. The design is simple and utilitarian.

This stamp is a provisional issue from Turkestan during the tumultuous period of the Russian Civil War, reflecting the breakdown of central authority and the need for local postal services. Such stamps are significant for documenting regional autonomy and economic instability.

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provisional text russian-civil-war

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · 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.