Ukraine 2008: Sumy Zemstvo Stamp on Stamp
Ukraine · 2008 · 1.50 HRN
This Ukrainian stamp from 2008 features a reproduction of a historical Zemstvo stamp from Sumy Uyezd, which displays a coat of arms. The modern stamp is denominated 1.50 Hryvnia.
This stamp highlights the historical Zemstvo postal service, a system of local post offices in Imperial Russia (including parts of modern Ukraine) that issued their own stamps before a unified national postal system was fully established. It specifically references the Sumy Uyezd Zemstvo post.
Printing Method
Offset
Image: Post of Ukraine · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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