very rare1900-1945

L'espagnol (The Spaniard)

Name: L'espagnol (The Spaniard)
Brand: Ukraine

Ukraine · 1923 · 40 Kopecks on 70 Rubles

This stamp is a surcharge on a 70-ruble Russian Imperial stamp, overprinted with a new value of 40 kopecks. The overprint was part of the first definitive series issued by the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. The nickname 'L'espagnol' (The Spaniard) comes from the portrait's resemblance to a Spanish man.

Issued during a period of hyperinflation following the Russian Civil War, this stamp represents the transition from the old Russian Empire to the new Soviet Ukraine, utilizing existing imperial stamp stock with new republican values.

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portraits workers surcharge

Catalog Numbers

scott203

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$9,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$6,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2,500

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