Do you want to start collect Russian stamps? You have to know some facts about rare Russian stamps. Because of an error in clichés released in 1908 comicopera brand of the Russian Empire became a philatelic rarity. The name she was given three circles-"pearls" between frame with an indication of the value and ornaments framing the Central oval emblem. On a standard four brand "pearls". There are other differences, even less noticeable: the font of the words "Postage stamp" rarity above 0.2 mm, the colon after the word "COP" (standard point) and the difference in the ornament.

During printing brands in St. Petersburg printing house of the Expedition of storing state papers in the car along with the usual clichés loaded three trial made on the interim figures. Defective series went on sale in December 1908 and before the error was discovered, 15-20 instances of incorrect brands were sold out.

Hydrated specimens is unknown, the value of "pearl" without stamp is 2.5 thousand dollars.

The pineapple

So philatelists call mark 1925 from the series "Gold standard". On the stamps of the first standard release Country Councils were represented sculpture Ivan Shadr "worker", "Farmer", "Soldier", and their prices were tied to the gold ruble, hard currency 20-ies.

In the manufacture of yellow 15-kopek stamps peasant Goznak has deteriorated the machine, making the perforation, while other denominations were printed in full. In order not to disrupt the supply of stamps mail, Goznak sent a party without waiting for additional printing.

Rare "grenade" due to the fact that in those years of philatelists of Russia was very little. Series "Gold standard" was intended to send to remote areas of the country and almost all of the stamps were used on purpose. Quick "grenade" estimated 750 thousand rubles.