1917 Russian Provisional Government & Civil War Overprint Stamps | 19 Vintage Ukraine Trident & RSFSR Surcharge Set MH
1917 Russian Provisional Government & Civil War Overprint Stamps | 19 Vintage Ukraine Trident & RSFSR Surcharge Set MH
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Shipping & Returns
Free standard international shipping is included in the item price.
Estimated delivery:
- US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
- Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. The buyer is responsible for return shipping unless the item arrives damaged or materially different from the listing.
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A highly diverse and historically significant collection of vintage postage stamps capturing the turbulent transition from the Russian Empire to the Civil War era (circa 1917–1922).
The selection features the iconic 1917 Provisional Government issues designed by R. Zarins, depicting a hand wielding a sword cutting a chain. The middle and bottom rows contain definitive Imperial stamps bearing crucial historical overprints, including the highly collectible Ukrainian Trident (Тризуб) local postmarks from the Ukrainian People's Republic (UNR) era, and massive hyperinflationary ruble surcharges (such as 10,000 Рублей).
Features:
- Set of 19 authentic antique stamps
- Circa 1917–1922 Russian Civil War & Revolutionary Era
- Includes 1917 Provisional Government "Hand with Sword" issues (35k and 70k)
- Features rare Ukrainian Trident (Тризуб) overprints on Imperial definitives
- Includes high-denomination Civil War inflation surcharges (e.g., 10,000R on 15k)
- Mint Hinged (MH) / lightly postmarked condition as shown in detail
The set includes the following notable issues:
- Provisional Government: 35k (Blue/Grey) and 70k (Brown) "Breaking the Chain" designs.
- Ukrainian Trident Overprints: Multiple Imperial stamps handstamped with various regional Trident types (including 2k, 15k, 25k, 35k, and 70k base stamps).
- Ruble Surcharge: "Русская Почта 10,000 Рублей" bold overprint on a 15k savings/postage stamp.
- Savings Stamps (Сберегательные марки): 1k and unique variants used provisionally as regular postage during paper shortages.
A fascinating collectible for:
- Philatelists specializing in the Russian Civil War and revolution eras
- Ukrainian postal history and UNR trident overprint collectors
- Imperial Russian inflation and provisional surcharge experts
- Vintage ephemera and archival curators
The stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the overprint styles, handstamps, and condition variations included in the set. You will receive the exact collection shown in the photos.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage philatelic item, not a reproduction.
- Minor signs of age, light hinges, or album storage may be present due to the antique nature of the collection.
- Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
- Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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