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CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland

CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland

The first stamp from Finland, which did not alone show the Finnish coat of arms, was issued in 1922, five years after the country’s independence. It was published in honor of the “Red Cross”. This stamp has a face value of one Markka and an...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland

CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland

In 1875 a single stamp with a face value of 32 penni was issued. It shows, like all other stamps from Finland at the time, the Finnish coat of arms This is the first stamp from Finland with “normal” perforation (14:13½). Today’s stamp is a fine cancelled copy....
CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland

CLASSIC STAMPS: Finland

In 1860 two stamps were issued with a face value of 5 and 10 kopek. The stamps are depicting the coat of arms of Finland. A new, and now very famous separation methodology was used – the serpentine rouletting. The indentation depth between the teeth was so extreme...