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Finland 1919 Heraldic Lion Surcharge
uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1919 Heraldic Lion Surcharge

Finland · 1919 · 75 p. on 20 p.

A definitive stamp featuring Finland's heraldic lion within an oval, originally 20 penni, surcharged in black to 75 penni.

Issued in 1919, this surcharged stamp reflects the postal adjustments made by newly independent Finland, adapting existing definitive issues to new postal rates.

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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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