First stamp of the Russian Empire
The first stamp of the Russian Empire was a postage stamp issued in 1857 and introduced within the territory of the Russian Empire in 1858. It was an imperforate 10-kopeck stamp depicting the coat of arms of Russia, and printed using typography in brown and blue.
| First stamp of the Russian Empire | |
|---|---|
| Country of production | Russian Empire |
| Location of production | Saint Petersburg |
| Date of production | 10 December 1857 |
| Designer | Franz Kepler |
| Engraver | Franz Kepler |
| Perforation | none |
| Depicts | Russian coat of arms, emblem of the Post Office |
| Notability | first definitive postage stamp of the Russian Empire |
| No. in existence | unknown |
| Face value | 10 kopecks |
| Estimated value | up to $12,500 (2007) |
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