Russian Naval Post Offices in the Turkish Empire, 10 Piastres on 10 Kopecks

Name: Russian Naval Post Offices in the Turkish Empire, 10 Piastres on 10 Kopecks
Brand: Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire

Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire · 1909 · 10 Piastres on 10 Kopecks

This stamp is a 10 Kopeck Russian definitive from the 1908-1909 Arms issue, featuring the imperial double-headed eagle. It was overprinted in black with '10 PIASTRES' for use at Russian naval post offices operating within the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire. The overprint adapted the stamp's value to the local currency for mail sent from these specific locations.

Issued for use by the Russian Steam Navigation and Trading Company (ROPiT) mail service, this stamp reflects the extraterritorial postal rights European powers held within the Ottoman Empire before World War I.

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overprint postal-history numeral

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scott10

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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.