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Finland 700th Anniversary of Turku Castle

Name: Finland 700th Anniversary of Turku Castle
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1929 · 1 Markka

A commemorative stamp depicting Turku Castle, issued for its 700th anniversary. The design features a stylized illustration of the historic castle, with the denomination '1 mk' and 'SUOMI FINLAND' at the bottom. It was designed by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson.

Turku Castle, located in Turku, Finland, is one of the oldest and largest medieval castles in the country, dating back to the late 13th century. This stamp commemorates its 700th anniversary, highlighting its significance in Finnish history and architecture.

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Typography

Themes

castles anniversaries architecture history landmarks

Catalog Numbers

michel154

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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