First Postage Stamp of Ukraine, Trident Overprint

Name: First Postage Stamp of Ukraine, Trident Overprint
Brand: Ukraine

Ukraine · 1918 · 40 Shahiv on 4 Kopecks

This stamp is an overprint on a Russian Imperial Arms issue. A stylized trident (tryzub), the national symbol of Ukraine, was printed over the original design to create the first postage stamp of the newly independent Ukrainian People's Republic.

Issued in 1918 following Ukraine's declaration of independence from the Russian Empire, these overprinted stamps marked the establishment of its own postal service during a brief period of sovereignty.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

trident overprint heraldry national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

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.