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Cold War Political History Stamp Collection – USSR, Eastern Bloc, Cuba, North Korea, Iran & More. This remarkable album is far more than a stamp collection-it is a visual archive of twentieth-century political history. Approximately 90% full, it contains hundreds of stamps from the Soviet Union (from the 1920s through the dissolution of the USSR in 1991), the nations of the Eastern Bloc, Sandinista Nicaragua, Vietnam, Cambodia, and several African countries that adopted socialist or Marxist-Leninist systems during the Cold War. Also represented are politically themed issues from North Korea, Libya during the era of Muammar Gaddafi, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and an assortment of stamps depicting revolutionary leaders, heads of state, military figures, and political strongmen whose influence shaped the modern world. What makes this collection especially compelling is its historical focus. The album is filled with images of Lenin, Marx, revolutionary anniversaries, Communist Party congresses, industrial achievements, military victories, anti-colonial movements, space exploration, workers and farmers, and the powerful visual language of state propaganda. Viewed together, these stamps offer a fascinating record of how governments sought to project power, legitimacy, and national identity during one of the most ideologically charged periods in human history. As both a historian and collector, I have come to appreciate these stamps not merely as philatelic items but as miniature historical documents. Each reflects the aspirations, fears, and political narratives of the society that produced it. Few collections present such a broad survey of the Communist world and its allies, alongside other influential political regimes of the Cold War era. Whether you are a collector of stamps, political memorabilia, Cold War artifacts, propaganda art, or modern history, this album offers a unique opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully assembled collection that deserves to remain intact as a historical archive rather than be dispersed into individual lots. A fascinating collection spanning decades of global political change and containing countless stories waiting to be explored.

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These are museum-quality fine art reproductions that are guaranteed to impress. Poster Print: 210 gsm heavyweight poster print paper with a low-glare satin finish with sharp details, brilliant colors, superior light-fastness, and excellent water resistance. Please message me if interested in adding a border. Giclée Canvas: 300 gsm inkjet art matte canvas remains the ultimate format for high-end fine art. Please note that we include 2 of extra material for easy future stretching. Please message us if you do NOT want a border with your print. Framed Print: THIS CAN ONLY BE FUFFILLED IN THE US! PLEASE MESSAGE US FOR INTERNATIONAL FRAMING OPTIONS! We employ a high quality contemporary black frame that suits most rooms. Please reach out if interested in matting or more custom framing! All of our prints are reproductions taken from high quality scans of the original pieces. We try to make a balance of restoring easily seen flaws each map while maintaining the original character.

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The item(s) shown in the photos is exactly what is included. If you’d like to see more of a specific type of item for sale, please message me and I’ll send you a customized link showing only those listings. New items are listed almost daily. This item is in the category “Stamps\Europe\Russia & Soviet Union”. The seller is “stamps_collectibles_and_more” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Topic: Historical Events
• Year of Issue: 1921-1930
• Certification: Uncertified
• Quality: Used
• Grade: Ungraded
• Type: Multiple
• Place of Origin: Russia & Soviet Union

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The item(s) shown in the photos is exactly what is included. If you’d like to see more of a specific type of item for sale, please message me and I’ll send you a customized link showing only those listings. New items are listed almost daily. This item is in the category “Stamps\Europe\Russia & Soviet Union”. The seller is “stamps_collectibles_and_more” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Topic: Historical Events
• Year of Issue: 1921-1930
• Certification: Uncertified
• Quality: Mint Hinged
• Grade: Ungraded
• Type: Multiple
• Place of Origin: Russia & Soviet Union

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USSR 1923, Far Eastern Republic, Cover from Vladivostok to Germany. We describe items as well as our knowledge allows. Therefore, you will receive those stamps that you see on the images, even if the description says otherwise. Feel free to ask us any questions about condition, perforations, watermarks, etc. How to combine your order. Add selected items to your cart. Wait for your invoice. We combine all your orders in one letter. We use only AVIA post. This gives us an additional assurance that post services won’t lose your parcel. SEE OTHER ITEMS IN OUR STORE. This item is in the category “Stamps\Europe\Russia & Soviet Union”. The seller is “phila_spb” and is located in this country: RU. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Certification: Uncertified
• Grade: Ungraded
• Place of Origin: Russia & Soviet Union
• Quality: Used
• Type: Cover
• Year of Issue: 1921-1930
• Topic: Civil War
• Color: Yellowish
• Country/Region of Manufacture: USSR

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USSR 1923, Far Eastern Republic, Peculiar Cover from Vladivostok to Holyoke. We describe items as well as our knowledge allows. Therefore, you will receive those stamps that you see on the images, even if the description says otherwise. Feel free to ask us any questions about condition, perforations, watermarks, etc. How to combine your order. Add selected items to your cart. Wait for your invoice. We combine all your orders in one letter. We use only AVIA post. This gives us an additional assurance that post services won’t lose your parcel. SEE OTHER ITEMS IN OUR STORE. This item is in the category “Stamps\Europe\Russia & Soviet Union”. The seller is “phila_spb” and is located in this country: RU. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Certification: Uncertified
• Grade: Ungraded
• Place of Origin: Russia & Soviet Union
• Quality: Used
• Type: Cover
• Year of Issue: 1921-1930
• Topic: Civil War
• Color: Yellowish
• Country/Region of Manufacture: USSR

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