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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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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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