Third Definitive Issue

The third definitive series consists of the 10f (yellow) and 20f (shades of gray) values only (Figure 29). The stamps were issued in August of 1945. The designs are the same as the second definitive issue with the addition of tiny numerals "19" and "45" adjacent to the value panel. On the 10f value, portions of these numerals are occasionally obscured by overinking.

 
Figure 29. The Third NRZU Definitive Issue.

Both values were printed in sheets of 200, consisting of two panes of 100 (10 by 10) separated by a vertical gutter strip. The marginal markings resemble those of the second edition 100f and 200f stamps, but with smaller (italic) type and plate numbers changed to 2 and 2A (no periods). The imprint ЛИТО ЛАМ УЖГОРОД appears under stamps 99 and 100 (lower right) of the right-hand pane on both values. The intended purpose of vertical lines in the gutter – to serve as a cutting guide – was clarified by the addition of "scissors" icons at the top and bottom.

Figure 30. Undated official cover mailed from Veliky Bereznyi
bearing two Third NRZU Issue 20f stamps.

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