Ukraine 1918 First Definitive Issue (Trident Overprint)

Name: Ukraine 1918 First Definitive Issue (Trident Overprint)
Brand: Ukraine

Ukraine · 1918 · 10 Shahiv

This stamp is part of the first series issued by the newly independent Ukrainian People's Republic. It features a trident (tryzub), the national coat of arms, overprinted on a Russian Imperial stamp. The overprint signified the transition of postal authority from the Russian Empire to the new Ukrainian state.

Issued during the chaotic period of the Ukrainian War of Independence (1917-1921), these overprinted stamps represent Ukraine's brief but significant assertion of sovereignty following the collapse of the Russian Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

trident overprint coat-of-arms

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

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.