common1945-1980

Finland 1970 Seven Brothers - On the Magic Stone

Name: Finland 1970 Seven Brothers - On the Magic Stone
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1970 · 0.50 mk

This stamp depicts a scene from Aleksis Kivi's classic novel 'Seven Brothers', specifically the 'On the Magic Stone' chapter. The design, by Pentti Rahikainen, captures the essence of Finnish literary heritage.

Aleksis Kivi's 'Seven Brothers' (Seitsemän veljestä) is considered the first significant novel written in the Finnish language and a foundational work of Finnish literature. This stamp commemorates its cultural importance.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

literature folk-tale book art

Catalog Numbers

sg706

scott504

michel667

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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