This rare First Day Cover (FDC) honors Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910), the legendary Russian writer and philosopher, celebrated worldwide for his timeless masterpieces War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Beyond his novels, Tolstoy was also a photographer and a profound thinker who influenced generations with his reflections on morality and spirituality.

In the 1870s, Tolstoy experienced a deep personal and spiritual crisis, which he candidly described in his autobiographical non-fiction work “A Confession” (1882), making his legacy not only literary but also philosophical.

This commemorative FDC measures 21.2 x 12 cm and is a unique collectible for admirers of classic literature and Russian history.