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Turkestan 1 Ruble General Kornilov Fantasy Issue

Name: Turkestan 1 Ruble General Kornilov Fantasy Issue
Brand: Russia

Russia · 1919 · 1 Ruble

A 1 Ruble stamp from Turkestan featuring a portrait of General Lavr Kornilov. This is a known 'fantasy' or local issue, not an official postal stamp, produced during the tumultuous Russian Civil War period.

These stamps were created during the chaotic Russian Civil War (1917-1922) by various local authorities or private entities in the Turkestan region, often for propaganda or speculative purposes rather than genuine postal use.

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turkestan russian-civil-war fantasy-issue portrait military

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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