common1945-1980

Finland Capercaillie Bird

Name: Finland Capercaillie Bird
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1951 ·

A Finnish stamp from 1951 featuring a Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), a large woodland grouse native to Eurasia. The design was created by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson and engraved by Alexander Laurén.

Issued in post-WWII Finland, this stamp likely reflects an appreciation for the nation's natural heritage and wildlife, a common theme for stamps of this era.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

wildlife birds animals capercaillie

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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