Finland 1958 Liverleaf Flower Definitive Stamp

Finland · 1958 · 30 markkaa

This stamp features a delicate illustration of the Liverleaf (Hepatica nobilis) flower, a common early spring bloomer in Finland. The design, created by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson and engraved by Eero Paakkari, showcases the plant's distinctive three-lobed leaves and small, often blue or purple, blossoms.

Issued as part of a definitive series, this stamp reflects Finland's appreciation for its natural heritage, often depicted on its postal issues. Definitive stamps like this served the everyday postal needs of the country during the post-war reconstruction period.