Kargopol overprint stamps - rare Russian provincial issues

Kargopol overprint stamps belong to a small and fascinating group of provincial Russian issues, created during periods of political instability and postal shortage. These stamps originate from the town of Kargopol, where existing Russian postage stamps were locally overprinted to meet immediate postal needs.
Such overprints were typically produced in limited quantities, often using simple handstamps or rudimentary printing methods. As a result, strong variations can be found in letter shapes, spacing, ink color, alignment, and impression quality. These irregularities are a key characteristic of genuine Kargopol issues and make them especially appealing to specialized collectors.
Kargopol overprint stamps are considered rare and are frequently the subject of forgeries, reprints, and questionable attributions. Careful study of paper, typography, and postal usage is therefore essential. Authentic examples provide valuable insight into local postal administration and emergency measures in the Russian provinces.
This collection presents examples of these scarce overprints, illustrating both their historical context and their importance within Russian philately.

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I'm also looking for information/documentation or catalogues about revenues and cinderella's etc. from Russia, like:

specialized catalogues.
articles from magazines.

Forgeries and Identifications

Due to their rarity and simple production methods, Kargopol overprint stamps are frequently forged. Many forgeries were created decades later to satisfy collector demand, often using incorrect letterforms, ink types, or printing techniques.
Common indicators of forgery include:

inconsistent or modern-looking typography
incorrect spacing or proportions of the overprint
ink that penetrates the paper differently than known originals
absence of convincing postal usage or cancellations

Because original Kargopol overprints show natural variation, identification can be challenging. Comparison with documented reference examples, expert literature, and genuine postal covers is essential. When in doubt, stamps should be considered unverified until proven otherwise.
This page is intended not only to display rare material, but also to encourage careful study and open discussion around authenticity and attribution.

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