Russia – Scott #s 5971-73

Description

Soviet Union (USSR) • 1991 • Russian America (Alaska) • Exploration & Colonization • 20k–50k • Complete Set of 3

Issued in 1991, this three-stamp Soviet set commemorates Russian America, highlighting key figures and events connected to Russian exploration and settlement in Alaska during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The designs feature engraved-style portraits paired with coastal and settlement scenes, evoking early navigation, trade routes, and colonial outposts along the North Pacific.

The stamps honor figures such as Grigory Shelikhov, Alexander Baranov, and Ivan Kuskov, central to the Russian-American Company and the establishment of Russian presence in Alaska and California. Muted color palettes and classical framing give the set a historical, almost banknote-like aesthetic, well suited to the subject matter.

All three stamps are offered in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, with clean original gum, sharp perforations, strong color, and excellent overall presentation. A historically rich group appealing to collectors of exploration, colonial history, Alaska-related material, or late Soviet commemoratives.