Finland: Bargains: Scott #4-13: 1860-1875 "Serpentines"
These bargain-priced stamps are attractive, but many have described hidden flaws. You can save a tremendous amount of money when you add such stamps to your collection. Each stamp is one of a kind, so please let me know if I may substitute a different example (that looks as good or better, for the same cost) if the stamp you order has sold. If you have any doubts, all are available for approval viewing. If you are seeking stamps of this quality and price level from any of the Scandinavian countries, just send along your want list -- I will be happy to send bargains on approval. Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise stated.
4 [1860 5 kopek Roulette I] Light Blue. Mint Space Filler with defects. Very low price.
39.00
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232077
5 [1860 10 kopek Roulette I] Mint no gum, with defects, but looks very nice.
89.00
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232079
10 [1866 40 penni Roulette III] Used with Average teeth (usual problems) but with Superb NYSTAD 30 November 1872 high-box postmark. Seldom seen postmark quality
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29.00
232081
10 [1866 40 penni Roulette III] Used with F-VF+ teeth (appears to have full teeth, but one tooth repaired; the value would be the same if that repair were removed). Very attractive.
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24.00
232813
10c [40p Ribbed Paper (very faint), Roulette II] Used with VF appearance and usual tooth problems, but with two hidden tears (not visible from front). Absolutely perfectly centered and perfectly struck JAKOBSTAD 12 September 1874 "arc" style cancellation. If this stamp did not have the hidden tears, it might fetch as much as $1000 for the quality of the postmark!