The Stamps of Russian Empire Zemstovs

The Stamps of Ryssian Empire Zemstovs

Zemstvo stamps are Russian Empire local stamps used widely in rural towns from 1865 to 1919. The name derives fom the Zemstvo local administrative districts created in 1864. According to the 'Green' catalog (Stamps of the zemstvo posts of Russia, Gurevich), at least 3000 different Zemstvo basic stamps were issued or at least 14000 stamps, including different types, reprints, essay etc.

The first Zemstvo stamp was issued by Verkhnedneprovsk Uyezd on December 1, 1866. In 1864 there were 36 Zemstvo governments with 371 districts and stamps were used in 162 districts (only postage stamps counted, no revenue stamps).

Catalog used: Stamps of the Zemstvo Posts of Russia, in seven volumes, Gurevich and othes, the 'Green' catalog. In Russian.

Zemstovs

Akhtyrka

3¢ Red on White - Thorp 1 - UPSS 1

Seal - Horizontally Laid

3¢ Red on White - Thorp 1 - UPSS 1

Seal - Horizontally Laid

3¢ Red on Buff - Scott U2

3¢ Red on Buff - Thorp 3 - UPSS 3

Seal - Horizontally Laid