This striking red issue of 1919 was released by the Ukrainian National Republic during its brief independence following World War I. The design features a portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky, a 17th-century Cossack leader, symbolizing Ukrainian national pride. At the top sits the trident (tryzub), Ukraine’s enduring national emblem. The denomination of 10 Hryven reflects the inflationary period when higher values were necessary for postal use. Printed on unwatermarked paper, this stamp is a significant piece of Ukraine’s tumultuous postal history and is highly sought after by collectors of Eastern European and revolutionary-era issues.