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Finland 1973 Girl from Heinävesi in Traditional Costume
common1945-1980

Finland 1973 Girl from Heinävesi in Traditional Costume

Finland · 1973 · 0.60 FIM

This Finnish stamp from 1973 depicts a young woman from Heinävesi, a municipality in North Karelia, wearing a traditional 19th-century Savo folk costume. The design, created by Paavo Huovinen, highlights Finland's rich cultural heritage and regional attire.

Issued as part of a series showcasing Finnish traditional costumes, this stamp reflects a national effort to preserve and celebrate regional cultural identities during the 20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg779
scott569
michel745

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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