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Finland 1956 Rönnskär Lighthouse Porkkala

Name: Finland 1956 Rönnskär Lighthouse Porkkala
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1956 ·

A Finnish postage stamp from 1956 featuring the Rönnskär lighthouse, a prominent landmark located on the Porkkala peninsula. The design highlights the architectural beauty of the lighthouse against a scenic backdrop.

This stamp likely commemorates the return of the Porkkala peninsula to Finland in 1956, after it had been leased to the Soviet Union as a naval base since 1944. Its return was a significant event for Finnish sovereignty.

Printing Method

Unknown

Themes

lighthouse architecture maritime geography

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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