Finland Postage Due Stamp

Finland · 1918 · 10 Penniä

This stamp is a postage due issue from Finland, featuring a large numeral '10' indicating the amount to be collected. The design is simple and functional, with the denomination '10 PENNIÄ' clearly stated, framed by ornate scrollwork. Postage due stamps were not for prepayment of mail but were affixed by postal workers to mail with insufficient postage, indicating the fee the recipient had to pay.

Issued in 1918, this stamp comes from a pivotal year in Finnish history when the nation was establishing its independence after the Finnish Civil War. The simple, utilitarian design reflects the practical needs of the new republic's postal service.