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Finland Tampere Local Post 5 Penni Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

Finland Tampere Local Post 5 Penni Stamp

Finland · 1866 · 5 penni

An early local post stamp issued for the city of Tampere, Finland, in 1866. It features a simple design indicating its 5 penni denomination and was used for local mail delivery within the city.

Local post services like Tampere's were established in many cities during the 19th century to handle mail delivery within urban areas, often preceding or supplementing national postal systems before their full integration.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$200
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$70
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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