Oster

Oster is a province (uezd) of the Chernigov government (guberniya), Ukraine.

Original Russian writing – Остеръ, German – Oster, English – Oster.

Post stamps

Stamps issued: 1.

The postage stamp was issued in 1885-1886 years (few unrecognized issues).

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#1
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#1I
Schmidt Value Year Description Rarity
1 3 kop. 1885 – 86 Litho, 12 1/4 – 12 1/2 line perf., brown-red on white paper, white glue 1/10
1I 3 kop. 1885 – 86 same but brown or gray-brown. 1/10
1I 3 kop. 1885 – 86 same but bad perf. 1/10

Sheets or largest known blocks

Block of 30, 6×5 stamps with 4 types (2×2).

Covers and stationary

Oster uezd produced covers with preprinted stamps with same stamp design.

Zemstvo postmarks

Only pen cancellations.