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Finland 1917 Lion Type Definitive
common1900-1945

Finland 1917 Lion Type Definitive

Finland · 1917 · 10 penniä

A definitive stamp featuring the heraldic lion of Finland within an oval frame, with the denomination '10 P' at the bottom. The wavy background stripes extend beyond the perforations.

Issued in 1917, this stamp belongs to Finland's first definitive series featuring the Lion type, released during a period of significant political change leading to Finland's independence later that year.

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Typography

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.