uncommon1900-1945

Turkestan Provisional Handstamp 25 Kopecks

Name: Turkestan Provisional Handstamp 25 Kopecks
Brand: Turkestan (Russian Empire)
Availability: InStock

Turkestan (Russian Empire) · 1918 · 25 kopecks

A provisional handstamp featuring the numeral '25' and 'КОП.' (Kopecks) in the center, surrounded by Cyrillic text 'ТУРКЕСТАН' (Turkestan) and 'ПОЧТА' (Post) within a simple rectangular frame.

Issued during the Russian Civil War, this stamp reflects the breakdown of central authority and the need for local administrations in Turkestan to create their own postal currency.

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provisional local-issue civil-war text

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.