Tannu Tuva Collectors' Society, Inc.

Tannu Tuva Collectors' Society, Inc.
APS Affiliate #235

Our magazine, TbBA

Many Tuva stamps are quite low priced, reflecting many folks' belief that the stamps are both plentiful and in small demand. However, some of those from the "classic" period (1926 – 1943) are rare and expensive. Particularly hard to find and eagerly sought by collectors are the emergency surcharges, of which Tuva issued quite a few. But even Tuva's ordinary stamps give a sense of wonder, and gazing at the scenes of forests, wild animals, zeppelins, and lakes, one can quickly be transported to this exotic land with its vast expanses, galloping horses, beautiful landscapes, and the haunting sounds of hoomei over all!

The 1933 emergency surcharge 15 kopeks on 6k fiscal stamp.	The 1933 emergency surcharge 35 kopeks on 15k fiscal stamp
The 1927 Pictorial issue of Tannu Tuva was designed by Mrs Olga Amosova. Collectors rate the set high for beauty.	Two values of the 1927 Pictorial set were triangular: first of many for Tuva.
In 1927, four high values of the first issue were surcharged.	Top value of Tuva's first stamp issue, 1926, 5 rubles. Fully vernacular.
In 1936, two values of the Jubilee issue showed zeppelins.	The 1936 Jubilee 2 aksha is among a large and attractive set. This stamp depicts the Nadim Festival.
The 1941 pictorial set is very rare. Previous designs were re-used but in different colours. Compare with the 1936 80 kopek below.	The 1943 22nd Anniversary 50k was printed in Tuva on scrap newspaper edges.
The 1936 Jubilee 80 kopeks stamp shows an archery contest at the Nadim Festival.	The 1927 14 kopeks surcharge was printed with a woodcut handstamp at the Kyzyl Post Office.
The 1934 Registered 5 kopeks stamp shows a Tuvan milking a yak.	The 1933 15 kopeks surcharge was printed with a hand numbering machine at the Kyzyl Post Office.