rare1900-1945

Finland 1930 Zeppelin 1830 Error Overprint

Name: Finland 1930 Zeppelin 1830 Error Overprint
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1930 · 10 Markka

This rare Finnish stamp features a distinctive red 'ZEPPELIN 1830' overprint on the 10 Markka Saimaa lake landscape design. The original stamp was designed by Aarne Karjalainen and engraved by Arthur Schuricht.

Issued in 1930 to commemorate a Zeppelin flight, this stamp is highly sought after due to its '1830' overprint, which is a well-known and significant error for the intended year '1930'.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

zeppelin airmail lake landscape error-overprint

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$600

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$300

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$150

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