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1921–1922 Azerbaijan Soviet Republic Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Baku Oil Fields & Maiden Tower Surcharges Set of 15 MH

1921–1922 Azerbaijan Soviet Republic Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Baku Oil Fields & Maiden Tower Surcharges Set of 15 MH

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A highly collectible historical collection of vintage postage stamps from the early Soviet era of Azerbaijan, covering the crucial years of the Azerbaijani Soviet Socialist Republic (1921–1922).
This rare philatelic set features early imperforate (unperforated) definitive and commemorative issues with beautiful dual inscriptions in Arabic script and Russian/French characters. The classic designs showcase iconic regional landscapes and early Soviet propaganda motifs, including the famous Baku oil fields and derricks, the Maiden Tower, and ancient local temples. The collection is highly notable for its inclusion of specialized high-denomination hyperinflation surcharge overprints from the post-war monetary reform era. All stamps are in premium Mint Hinged (MH) condition with full original character, clean borders, and no cancellation marks.

Features:

  • Set of 15 vintage stamps
  • Authentic early Soviet Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan SSR) historical issues
  • Circa 1921–1922 revolutionary and hyperinflation era
  • Features iconic regional designs: Baku oil fields, Maiden Tower, temples, and labor allegories
  • Includes scarce currency overprints and high ruble surcharges from the transition period
  • Classic imperforate (unperforated) variants with authentic color schemes
  • Mint Hinged (MH) condition (unused, clean mint condition without postmarks)

The set includes stamps with various regional denominations and currency types, such as:

  • 5, 10, 25, 100, 150, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 5000 rubles.

A fascinating collectible for:

  • Azerbaijan, Caucasus, and early Soviet-area philately experts
  • worldwide collectors focused on regional transitions, hyperinflation, and short-lived currency reforms on stamps
  • history buffs specializing in the Transcaucasian region and the post-revolutionary era
  • premium vintage ephemera and international postal history archives

The stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the condition, 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 1921–1922, 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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