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Finland 1 Markka, Two-headed Russian Eagle, First Letterpress Issue
uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1 Markka, Two-headed Russian Eagle, First Letterpress Issue

Finland · 1902 · 1 Markka

The stamp features a two-headed Russian eagle within an oval frame, with the denomination '1 MARKKA' displayed in all four corners.

Issued during Finland's period as a Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp prominently displays the Russian imperial eagle, symbolizing the political ties of the era. It marks the first letterpress printing of this specific design.

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scott74
michel59

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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