1921–1923 RSFSR & USSR Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Early Soviet Famine Relief & Surcharge Quarter Blocks Set of 25 MH Cancelled
1921–1923 RSFSR & USSR Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Early Soviet Famine Relief & Surcharge Quarter Blocks Set of 25 MH Cancelled
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Shipping & Returns
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 historically rich collection of vintage postage stamps from the early Soviet era, capturing the crucial transitional and relief periods of the RSFSR and early USSR between 1921 and 1923.
This philatelic set stands out for its premium layout, featuring two distinct authentic quarter blocks of 4 stamps—one showcasing early currency surcharges and the other featuring the iconic red "RSFSR Golodajushchim" (Famine Relief) charity overprints. The collection also highlights three prominent stamps from the famous 1921 RSFSR Famine Relief (Pomgol) series depicting aid transport by train, steamship, and horse cart. All stamps are in Mint Hinged (MH) collection condition, with select pieces in the lower sections showing authentic period postal postmarks.
Features:
- Set of 25 vintage stamps
- Authentic RSFSR & early Soviet Union (USSR) issues
- Circa 1921–1923 post-revolutionary and humanitarian relief era
- Includes 2 premium quarter blocks (4 stamps each), thematic strips, and individual singles
- Features the famous 1921 Famine Relief (Pomgol) transport series and 1922 charity overprints
- Showcases hyperinflation surcharges, "Doplata" (Postage Due) overprints, and Shadr's iconic worker designs
- Mint Hinged (MH) condition with select historical cancellation marks / postmarks
The set includes stamps with various denominations and surcharges, such as:
- 4, 5, 10, 25, 30, 40 kopecks/rubles, and high currency overprints (10 rubles on base issues).
A fascinating collectible for:
- early Soviet Union (USSR) and RSFSR philately experts and specialists
- worldwide collectors focused on famine relief, emergency charity issues, and surcharge postal history
- 1920s Eastern European history buffs and early Soviet graphic art enthusiasts
- premium vintage ephemera and international historical paper archives
The stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the condition, overprints, perforation variations, margins, and authentic postmarks included in the set.
You will receive the exact collection shown in the photos.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage philatelic item from 1921–1923, not a modern reproduction.
- Minor signs of age, natural paper toning, or album storage marks may be present due to the age 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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