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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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