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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1943 3½ mk Lion Type Overprint
Finland · 1943 · 3½ mk
Definitive stamp of Finland from 1943, featuring the 'Lion type m/30' design with a two-line black overprint changing the nominal value to 3½ mk. The stamp is postmarked.
Issued during World War II (Continuation War), this overprinted stamp reflects the economic pressures and need for new postal rates during wartime.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott243
michel277
Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
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