Russian Levant 50 Kopek on 7 Kopek Surcharge

Name: Russian Levant 50 Kopek on 7 Kopek Surcharge
Brand: Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire

Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire · 1909 · 50 Kopek on 7 Kopek

This stamp is a 7 Kopek blue definitive from the 1909 Russian Arms issue, featuring the imperial double-headed eagle. It was provisionally overprinted with a new value of '50 Kopek' in black for use at Russian post offices within the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire, a common practice to adapt to local currency needs or stock shortages.

Issued for use in the 'Russian Levant', these stamps serviced the extensive network of post offices Russia maintained in the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the geopolitical influence of major European powers in the region before World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

surcharge coat-of-arms imperial-eagle postage

Catalog Numbers

scott26

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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

$9,500

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.