Finland 1931 Red Cross Surtax Semi-Postal, Block of 4

Name: Finland 1931 Red Cross Surtax Semi-Postal, Block of 4
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1931 · 1.25mk + 10p / 2mk + 15p / 2.50mk + 25p

This semi-postal set was issued to raise funds for the Finnish Red Cross. The three stamps feature symbolic designs: a red cross with rays of light, a red cross over a heart, and a red cross with a caduceus, representing aid, compassion, and medicine respectively. The surtax, indicated by the value after the plus sign, went directly to the charity.

Issued during the interwar period, these stamps reflect the global importance of the Red Cross movement in providing humanitarian aid and public health services, a critical function in a Europe still recovering from World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

red-cross charity healthcare semi-postal

Catalog Numbers

scottB15-B17

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$4,600

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,000

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.