1919 Azerbaijan ADR Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Democratic Republic Maiden Tower & Soldier Set of 10 MH
1919 Azerbaijan ADR Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Democratic Republic Maiden Tower & Soldier Set of 10 MH
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Shipping & Returns
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- US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
- Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks
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A highly significant historical collection of vintage postage stamps from the first independent period of Azerbaijan, representing the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) issued in 1919.
This rare type set features early imperforate (unperforated) issues with beautiful dual inscriptions in Arabic script and French (République d'Azerbaïdjan). The meticulously designed series showcases iconic national landmarks and symbols, including the ancient Ateshgah Fire Temple in Surakhany, the historic Baku Fortress with the Maiden Tower, an Azerbaijani soldier holding the national flag, and a classic allegory of a peasant with a sickle watching the rising sun. All stamps are in premium Mint Hinged (MH) condition with full original character, wide clean margins, and no cancellation marks.
Features:
- Set of 10 vintage stamps
- Authentic 1919 Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) first definitive issues
- Issued during the post-WWI independence and trans-Caucasian transition era
- Features iconic historical designs: Baku Maiden Tower, Ateshgah Temple, and Soldier with Flag
- Classic imperforate (unperforated) variants with authentic original color combinations
- Mint Hinged (MH) condition (unused, clean mint condition without postmarks)
The set includes stamps with various regional denominations, such as:
- 10, 20, 40, 60 kopecks (COP), as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 rubles (RBL).
A fascinating collectible for:
- Azerbaijan, Caucasus, and early independent republics philately experts
- worldwide collectors focused on historic borders changes, military history, and Middle Eastern/Caspian stamps
- history buffs specializing in the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic era
- premium vintage ephemera and international postal history archives
The stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the condition, ample margins, crispness of designs, and paper type included in the set.
You will receive the exact collection shown in the photos.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage philatelic collection from 1919, 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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