Finland Red Cross Semi-Postal, Sailing Ship

Name: Finland Red Cross Semi-Postal, Sailing Ship
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1941 · 5mk + 50p

This semi-postal stamp features a dramatic depiction of a three-masted sailing ship navigating rough seas. The design, rendered in a deep red-brown, evokes Finland's maritime heritage. A prominent Red Cross symbol is included, indicating the stamp's charitable purpose to raise funds for the organization.

Issued in 1941 during the Continuation War, the surtax on this stamp provided crucial financial support to the Finnish Red Cross for its wartime relief efforts.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

ships sailing red-cross charity

Catalog Numbers

sg342

scottB15

michel281

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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