Russian overprinted stamps “КИТАЙ” (China) (1899 - 1920):
In 1899, Russia issued a series of postage stamps overprinted with the word “КИТАЙ” (meaning “China” in Russian). These stamps were intended for use in Russian post offices in China.
The values ranged from 1 kopeck to 10 kopecks and featured bright colors such as yellowish orange, emerald green, carmine pink, brownish purple and dark blue1.
Subject ID: 176047
MoreRussian overprinted stamps “КИТАЙ” (China) (1899 - 1920):
In 1899, Russia issued a series of postage stamps overprinted with the word “КИТАЙ” (meaning “China” in Russian). These stamps were intended for use in Russian post offices in China.
The values ranged from 1 kopeck to 10 kopecks and featured bright colors such as yellowish orange, emerald green, carmine pink, brownish purple and dark blue1.
Russian overprinted stamps “КИТАЙ” (China) (1904):
In 1904, a new series of Russian overprinted stamps “КИТАЙ” was issued. These stamps were printed on paper arranged horizontally and perforated.
The denominations ranged from 50 kopecks to 1 ruble and featured colors such as purple/green and brown/orange1.
Russian overprinted stamps “КИТАЙ” (China) (1910 - 1918):
A series of Russian overprinted “КИТАЙ” stamps was issued between 1910 and 1918. These stamps were printed on paper arranged vertically and perforated.
Values included varied colors such as orange, green, carmine red, blue, violet-blue, ultramarine blue, dark green, and black/yellowish gray
Subject ID: 176047
Subject ID: 176047