Relative to the Reply # 111. Question: Perhaps it is a linguistic issue, but the common utilization of the word "stamp" (in English and in this particular instance) would usually indicate an official government postage issue with with country of origin, postage value, etc. imprinted. For many, many years, I collected Russian stamps of the Empire era and NEVER encountered such an item as shown. I am presuming that it is what may be called a "sticker"/decorative label, with/without adhesion, or a "fantasy" item, privately issued for whatever cause, as opposed to a recognized "offical" issue. Perhaps it is of a different utilization, such as the popular "Red Cross" labels/stickers that are "issued" in a number of countries, having no stand-alone or added postal value, and they are in nowise a legitimate postal-bearing "stamp." I certainly DO NOT see that this "stamp" shown is any kind of approved governmental issue relative to moving the mail. There is no Scott Catalogue number for it either. Regards, AP
