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uncommon1945-1980
Heating Up a Sauna
Finland · 1949 · 15 mk
The stamp depicts a person, likely a man, stoking the fire in a traditional Finnish sauna stove, highlighting a common cultural practice.
Issued in post-WWII Finland, this stamp celebrates a fundamental aspect of Finnish culture and daily life, the sauna.
Printing Method
Engraved
Themes
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.
