This Russian Empire postage stamp, issued in 1889, carries a face value of 25 kopecks. It features the imperial double-headed eagle prominently set within an ornate oval frame, printed in green and violet. The denomination is clearly inscribed in both numerals and Cyrillic script around the border. Such high-value stamps were primarily used on heavier mail or international correspondence, making them an important piece for collectors of pre-revolutionary Russia. The intricate design and strong historical context place this issue among the most recognizable of the late 19th century Imperial Russian series.