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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)
$200Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$120Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$70Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$30Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$10Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
