Russia USSR year 1950 Turkmen Republic Used stamps set
In 1950, the Soviet Union (USSR) issued a beautiful commemorative set to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic (established in 1924). Since Turkmenistan did not issue its own stamps until 1992, these are standard USSR issues specifically themed for the region.
The 1950 Turkmen SSR Set Details
The set consists of 4 stamps featuring various aspects of Turkmen industry, culture, and architecture. They were designed by V. Andreev and issued on January 7, 1950.
| Face Value | Color | Subject / Design |
| 25 Kopeks | Black | Textile Factory in Ashkhabad (Ashgabat) |
| 40 Kopeks | Brown | Turkmen SSR Coat of Arms and the Tedzhen River Dam |
| 50 Kopeks | Green | Traditional Turkmen Carpet-making |
| 1 Ruble | Violet | Turkmen SSR Coat of Arms and the Tedzhen River Dam |
Collector Information (Used/CTO)
- Catalog Numbers:
- Scott: #1438–1441
- Michel: #1438–1441
- Zagorsky/Standard: #1406–1409
- Condition: Many of these sets found today are “Used” or CTO (Cancelled to Order), meaning they have a neat corner cancellation and original gum on the back.
- Market Value (Used): A complete used set typically sells for $6.00 – $10.00 USD, depending on the quality of the cancellations and the vendor.
- Varieties: Note that there was a reissue in 1956 of the same designs but with a “vertical raster” (a specific printing texture). The original 1950 stamps have a square raster.
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