| 1891-1918 Russification Of Finland |  Top |
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225612 "View EXACT ACTUAL Image"){kind=small} |
Mourning Stamp Card (reverse unprinted, so may not have been intended to be a post card) picturing an image of the Mourning Stamp (mourning the end of Finnish-design stamps as they were finally completely replaced, in 1901, by Russian-design stamps) and images of six values of the 3-Numeral Finnish issue, decorated by black ribbons and the Finnish coat of arms, with "1901" superimposed. The reverse is soiled and with writing. The front is a little worn and with a short row of needle holes at one extreme edge, but has an extremely dramatic design and appearance; it is in better quality than usual for this type of item. A rarely offered design of great import to the philately of Finland. |
75.00 |
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232835 "View EXACT ACTUAL Image"){kind=small} |
"Mourning Stamp" printed indicia "Postal Card" sold in 1901 as a protest against the Russification of the Finnish stamp designs. There may be several types of the card; if you have one, compare closely. Note the white spot to the left of the A in FINLAND. Scarce. Mint Superb. |
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