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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1945 Ale Saarvala Gymnastics
Finland · 1945 · 3.50 Markka
This stamp features Finnish gymnast Ale Saarvala, an Olympic gold medalist from the 1936 Berlin Games. The design was created by Aarne Karjalainen.
Issued shortly after World War II, this stamp celebrates Finnish national pride and sporting achievements, honoring one of its Olympic heroes.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
sg478
scott276
michel338
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$3Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$2Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.25Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
