Soviet Union

1948, September Definitive issue. Kremlin, Moscow. Letterpress, perforation comb 12 : 12½.

Denomination Resolution File size File type Link Notes
1 R., red orange 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) Type I: image height 21 mm

1948, September Definitive issue. Perforation comb 12 : 12½.

Denomination Resolution File size File type Link Notes
20 kop., green 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –
30 kop., red brown 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) Type III (two lines in inscription)
40 kop., vermilion 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) Type I: image dimensions 14,5 x 21,5 mm

30 kop., green

Types

  Field number
I Two lines on the inscription Two lines on the inscription –

1955, March-May Stamps for airmail. Photogravure, Perforations comb 12 : 12½ or line 12.

Denomination Resolution File size File type Link Notes
2 R., dark blue 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –

1961 Definitive issue, Socialism. Printed in sheets of 100 (10 x 10). Perforation comb 12 : 12½.

Denomination Resolution File size File type Link Notes
6 kop., brown red (1.1.1961) 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –
10 kop., orange (1.1.1961) 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) Possible varieties observed on stamps 41 (dot under P of CCCP) and 44 (dot under П of ПOЦTA)
12 kop., lilac (29.6.1961) 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) Constant variety “12 o’clock” observed on multiple fields, possible varieties on fields 10 (white line left of the tower), 30 (two dots left of the tower) and 39 (one dot left ot the tower)
16 kop., dark blue (1.1.1961) 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) Possible varieties observed on stamps 41 (dot under P of CCCP) and 44 (dot under П of ПOЦTA)

12 kop., lilac

Constant varieties

  Field number
I 12 o'clock 12 o’clock multiple

1968/06/28 Definitive issue, industry and technology. Printed in line engraving in sheets of 100 (10 x 10).

Denomination Resolution File size File type Link Notes
1 kop., brown red 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –
2 kop., blue violet 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –
3 kop., violet 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) Donuts observed in fields 30 and 50, and a possible variety on 28. field: broken letter M below Lenin’s head.
4 kop., red orange 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) Constant variety 1.966 observed on 97. field and possible varieties on 54 (squashed numerals in year mark) and 52 (a crack in the red field)
6 kop., blue 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –
10 kop., brown olive 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –
12 kop., red brown 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –
16 kop., violet ultramarine 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –

4 kop., red orange

Constant varieties

  Field number
I Dot after 1 in 1966 (1.966) Dot after 1 in 1966 (1.966) 97

1977 Definitive set Symbols of socialism. Printed in line engraving in sheets of 100 (10 x 10).

Denomination Resolution File size File type Link Notes
6 kop., green blue 600 dpi 10 MB JPG Click here (right click, open in new window) –


Bibliography

  1. В. Ю. СЛОВЪЕВ, Почтовые марки России и СССР (1857-1991 г.г.), Специализированный каталог TOM 2 (RCФCR, CCCP 1923-1960 г.г.), 2005/06, MOCKBA, ИздАT
  2. В. Ю. СЛОВЪЕВ, Почтовые марки России и СССР (1857-1991 г.г.), Специализированный каталог TOM 3 (CCCP 1961-1991 г.г.), 2005/06, MOCKBA, ИздАT