Russian Revolution Stamp Appraisal

RSFSR 50 Ruble stamp, 1922-1923, Peasant Series

This item is a postage stamp from the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR), specifically a 50 ruble denomination from the 1922-1923 'Peasant Series' issues. The stamp is rectangular in shape, unperforated and appears to be in a single color, likely brown or sepia ink printed on off-white paper. The central design features a profile bust of a male peasant figure, facing right, wearing a traditional peasant's cap, enclosed within an ornate, framed border. Above the central image, within a banner, the Cyrillic letters 'РСФСР' (RSFSR) are visible, flanked by five-pointed stars. Below the central image, the denomination '50 РУБ 50' (50 Rubles 50) is clearly printed in Cyrillic. The overall artistic style is indicative of early Soviet-era design, focusing on themes celebrating the working class. The stamp's edges are cut, not perforated, which is characteristic of some early Soviet issues, particularly those produced under economic strain or in initial transitional periods. The visible condition suggests some aging, with slight discoloration or foxing evident on the paper, consistent with its age. There are no obvious tears or major creases, indicating a relatively good state of preservation for an item of this vintage. The printing appears sharp, suggesting decent quality production. No specific watermark or printer's marks are discernible from the provided image. The rough cut around the edges might suggest it was part of a larger sheet that was guillotined or cut by hand, which is common for imperforate stamps.