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Traditional Sledge Ride to Christmas Service
common1945-1980

Traditional Sledge Ride to Christmas Service

Finland · 1976 · 1.00 Markka

This stamp features a heartwarming traditional Finnish winter scene, illustrating a family bundled in a horse-drawn sledge, making their way through a snow-covered landscape towards a church for Christmas service. The design captures the serene beauty of a Nordic winter.

Issued to celebrate the festive season, this stamp highlights a deeply rooted Finnish Christmas tradition, emphasizing community, faith, and the enduring charm of rural life during the holidays.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg809
scott601
michel803

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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

$0.2

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