uncommon1900-1945

Ukrainian SSR Aid to the Starving Series

Name: Ukrainian SSR Aid to the Starving Series
Brand: Ukraine
Availability: InStock

Ukraine · 1923 · 10,000 to 1,000,000 Karbovanets

This series of postal-charity stamps features a stark design depicting a starving figure under a sun, with text 'Aid to the Starving' and 'Ukrainian SSR'. The stamps come in various high denominations.

Issued by the Ukrainian SSR in 1923, these stamps aimed to raise funds for the severe famine that gripped the region after the Russian Civil War, with their high face values reflecting the hyperinflation of the period.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

charity humanitarian-aid famine commemorative social-issues

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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