Russia 1st Postal Stamp EBCS

Russia EBCS (Envelopes Bearing Commemorative Stamp)
Name: The 150th anniversary of the first Russian postal stamp
Issue date: 2007 June 4th

The first stamps went on sale 10 December 1857, but were not valid for use until 1 January 1858. The first value was a 10-kopeck to be used for letters weighing up to one lot (about 12.8 grams). It was an imperforate stamp depicting the coat of arms of Russia, and printed using typography in brown and blue.

2007 Russia 1st Postal Stamp FDC
2007 Russia 1st Postal Stamp EBCS
2008 Russia 1st Postal Stamp FDC
2008 Russia 1st Postal Stamp EBCS