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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1940 Lion Type Definitive with Overprint
Finland · 1940 · 2.75 mk
A carmine red definitive stamp featuring the Finnish heraldic lion, with a three-line overprint changing the denomination to 2.75 mk.
Issued during World War II, this overprinted definitive likely reflects changes in postal rates or economic conditions in Finland during the conflict.
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Catalog Numbers
scott222
michel229
Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
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