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uncommon1900-1945
80th Birthday of Jean Sibelius
Finland · 1945 · 20 mk
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. His name, the denomination '20 mk', and the year '1945' are inscribed below the portrait.
Issued in 1945, this stamp commemorates the 80th birthday of Jean Sibelius, Finland's most renowned composer. It was released shortly after the end of World War II, a period of rebuilding for Finland.
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.
