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common1945-1980
Finland 1953 Brown Bear Definitive
Finland · 1953 · 20 mk
An engraved definitive stamp from Finland, issued in 1953, featuring a detailed depiction of a brown bear (Ursus arctos). The design was created by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson and engraved by Birger Ekholm, showcasing the country's iconic wildlife.
This stamp is part of a series of definitive issues from Finland, highlighting the nation's natural beauty and fauna, and was widely used for postal services in the mid-20th century.
Catalog Numbers
sg524
scott315
michel415
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$1.5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.4Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.2Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
