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1918–1922 RSFSR Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Early Soviet Sword Cutting Chain Gold Surcharges & Famine Relief Set of 13 MH

1918–1922 RSFSR Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Early Soviet Sword Cutting Chain Gold Surcharges & Famine Relief Set of 13 MH

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  • US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
  • Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks

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A highly specialized and historically profound philatelic collection focusing entirely on the very first revolutionary stamp of the Soviet Republic—the iconic "Sword Cutting Chain" design (originally engraved by Richard Zarrins) modified during the turbulent years of 1918–1922.
The top sections showcase a magnificent comprehensive run of the scarce 1922 "Doplata" (Postage Due) surprints overprinted in gold currency standard ("zolotom"), along with high ruble inflation surcharges. The bottom row beautifully illustrates provisional and humanitarian history, featuring pristine un-overprinted base stamps, rare local red "Centrosibir / Obmen" overprints, and the famous "RSFSR Golodajushchim" (Famine Relief) charity surcharges issued to aid the Volga region. All items are in premium unused Mint Hinged (MH) condition with full original character, crisp overprint matrices, and no cancellation marks.

Features:

  • Set of 13 vintage stamps
  • Authentic 1918–1922 RSFSR first revolutionary issues and specialized overprints
  • Focuses entirely on the historic "Sword Cutting Chain" design variants
  • Includes 7 distinct "Doplata" (Postage Due) gold standard ("zolotom") surcharges
  • Features scarce regional "Centrosibir" overprints and 1922 Famine Relief charity issues
  • Mint Hinged (MH) condition (unused, clean mint condition without postmarks)

The set includes stamps with various base formats, inflation values, and gold surcharges, such as:

  • 3, 5, 8, 10, 14, 40 kopecks "zolotom", 32 rubles, and 250 rubles on 14k/35k/70k bases.

A fascinating collectible for:

  • early Soviet Union (USSR) and RSFSR philately experts and investment-grade collectors
  • worldwide philatelists specializing in postage due, gold currency reforms, and hyperinflation overprints
  • Russian Revolution, Siberian regional history, and emergency charity stamp buffs
  • premium vintage ephemera and global postal history archives

The stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the condition, crispness of the overprints, subtle paper variations, and margins included in the set.
You will receive the exact collection shown in the photos.

Please note:

  • This is an original vintage philatelic collection from 1918–1922, not a modern reproduction.
  • Minor signs of age, natural paper toning, or album storage marks may be present due to the century-old 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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