Russia Offices In China year 1900/1918 stamps Used

Russia Offices In China year 1900/1918 stamps Used

Russia postal offices in China during the period 1900-1918. These offices served the needs of the Russian community in China and facilitated trade and communication between the two countries. Used stamps from this era can be interesting philatelic finds, but some factors affect their value.

Here’s a breakdown of what you might encounter:

• Types of Stamps Used: Russia generally used stamps issued in Russia itself, with overprints or cancellations specifying the location of the office in China. These overprints or cancellations could be in Cyrillic or Chinese characters.
• Locations of Russian Offices: Major cities like Harbin, Shanghai, and Beijing had Russian post offices. Stamps used in these locations might have slightly different values depending on relative scarcity.
• Value Factors: The value of a used stamp depends on several aspects:
  • Stamp itself: The base value of the Russian stamp design used. Scarcer Russian stamps will naturally be more valuable.
  • Overprint/Cancellation: The clarity and type of overprint or cancellation marking the Russian office in China.
  • Condition: The overall condition of the stamp, including clarity of cancellation, tears, or creases.