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uncommon1900-1945
The First Finnish Bible on the Altar
Finland · 1942 · 2 mk
The stamp depicts an open bible resting on an altar, commemorating the 300th anniversary of the first Finnish Bible.
Issued in 1942, this stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the first complete Finnish Bible, translated by Henrik Florinus and published in 1642, a significant event for Finnish language and culture.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
