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Newly acquired items worthy of your attention. These may or may not be described with quite as much detail as usual, however, as always, your satisfaction is guaranteed. All are available for approval viewing. Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise mentioned.

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235835

1a-7a Complete set of IMPERFORATE singles, Mint VF, with very ample margins. The 5 and 10 mark high values are NEVER HINGED, having been hinged on folded over selvage (which could easily be removed if desired). Despite the Scott listing for pairs, these are usually collected as singles. These are much, much scarcer and more difficult to obtain than any of the catalogs suggest. These should be valued much higher than the normal stamps.

595.00

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235836

2a IMPERFORATE single. Strong Red with Smooth White Gum. Mint VF lightly hinged, with very ample margins. Despite the Scott listing for pairs, these are usually collected as singles. These are much, much scarcer and more difficult to obtain than any of the catalogs suggest. These should be valued much higher than the normal stamps.

25.00

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235837

2a IMPERFORATE pair. Light Red with Smooth Yellowish Gum. NH VF. These are much, much scarcer and more difficult to obtain than any of the catalogs suggest. These should be valued much higher than the normal stamps.

60.00

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235838

3a IMPERFORATE single. Light Brown with Smooth White Gum. Mint VF, with very ample margins. Despite the Scott listing for pairs, these are usually collected as singles. These are much, much scarcer and more difficult to obtain than any of the catalogs suggest. These should be valued much higher than the normal stamps.

25.00

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235839

3a IMPERFORATE pair. Light Brown with Smooth Yellowish Gum. NH VF. These are much, much scarcer and more difficult to obtain than any of the catalogs suggest. These should be valued much higher than the normal stamps.

60.00

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235840

4a IMPERFORATE single. Dark Blue with Smooth White Gum. Mint VF, with very ample margins. Despite the Scott listing for pairs, these are usually collected as singles. These are much, much scarcer and more difficult to obtain than any of the catalogs suggest. These should be valued much higher than the normal stamps.

25.00

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235841

4a IMPERFORATE pair. Medium Blue with Smooth Yellowish Gum. NH VF. These are much, much scarcer and more difficult to obtain than any of the catalogs suggest. These should be valued much higher than the normal stamps.

60.00

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235842

1 Perforation Error: Partly Perforated and Misperforated. NH VF top margin 4-block with missing vertical perforations. Three horizontal perforation rows. 8 mm of white margin at top and then 8 mm of stamp design before first perforation row. Then two 25 mm stamp design rows (misperforated). The perforation rows run just below the top line of the coat of arms. Very clean perforations. Heavy yellow gum with large-scale crackling as sometimes seen on the 5 penni value. Spectacular error.

130.00

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235843

1 Perforation Error: Misperforated. NH VF bottom margin vertical pair. Correct vertical perforations, but horizontal perforations are about 4 mm below top line of coat of arms. From bottom, 7 mm of blank margin, then a perforation row, then 10 mm of blank margin, then start of stamp design. Very rough perforation variety. Smooth White Gum.

50.00

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235844

1 Misperforated. NH upper left corner margin block of 36 (9 columns, 4 rows) fully perforated with correct horizontal perforations. The vertical perforations are shifted about 3 mm to the right (thus cutting through the left "5"). The stamps are the normal 20 mm width except the right-most two columns which are narrower. The block also shows a variety of plate flaws, for example "white spot on N" in all the stamps of column 4. Clean perforations. Slightly crackled yellow gum (not the smooth gum type). Regular NH stamps sell for around $7/each ($250 total).

190.00

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235845

2 Perforation Error. NH right margin block of 10 (5 columns, 2 rows) fully perforated with correct horizontal perforations. The vertical perforations are shifted in dramatic ways, resulting in an extremely narrow (14 mm) column of stamps on left entirely missing the "10" on the right side. The next three columns of stamps of normal 20 mm width, but greatly misaligned due to the previous error; both "10" are on the left side of each stamp. The right column is extra-wide (24 mm) thus including the "10" of the adjacent stamp to the left; thus there are THREE "10" on the right-column stamps. Normal vertical perforation at right and left sides of the 10-block. Very clean perforations. Smooth yellow gum. A dramatic type of error including the narrowest and widest North Ingermanland stamps I can recall seeing and the only N.I. stamps I recall with only one denomination or with three denominations! Stunning item!

250.00

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235846

4 Perforation Error. NH VF lower left corner margin single with normal horizontal perforations but missing the left side marginal perforation (thus imperforate on left side). 5 mm left margin and 15 mm bottom margin. Light yellow smooth gum. Very clean perforations.

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235847

4 Perforation Error. NH VF left margin single with normal horizontal perforations but missing the left side marginal perforation (thus imperforate on left side). 5 mm left margin. Light yellow smooth gum. Very clean perforations.

32.00

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235848

1 "Diamond Perforation" DOUBLE PERFORATION on left side. Used VF with fully dated (very unusual) 16 April 1920 cancellation. While in 38 years I have had a very few examples of North Ingermanland stamps with double perforations, this is the only USED double perforation stamp I can recall having. When the doubling happens in the virtually the same position, the result is called "diamond perforation" due to the resulting appearance. Outstanding example!

100.00

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235850

1 Misperforation: Vertical perforation shifted to the right through the left "5". Mint Attractive.

8.00

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235851

1 Misperforation: Vertical perforation shifted to the right through the left "5". Mint Attractive.

8.00

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235852

1 Misperforation: Vertical perforation shifted to the right through the left "5". Canceled, but cancel may not be correct.

8.00

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235853

1 Light Yellow Green. Mint VF. The only example of this color that I have seen; could possibly be a changeling.

15.00

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235855

2 Misperforation: Vertical perforation shifted to the right through the left "10". Mint Attractive.

8.00

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235856

2 Misperforation: Vertical perforation shifted to the left through the right "10". Mint Attractive.

8.00

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235857

2 Misperforation: Vertical perforation shifted to the left through the right "10". Mint Attractive.

8.00

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235858

3 Misperforation: Mint top vertical perforation holes on both sides. Quite unusual; I have not previously seen this type of variety on a North Ingermanland stamp. Mint VF, attractive.

20.00

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235860

4 Used VF with BLUE CANCELLATION. In 38 years, I cannot recall previously seeing a blue cancellation on a North Ingermanland stamp.

25.00

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235862

36 [1885 5 mark 4-Numerals] Mint VF centered, full original gum, but with tiny filled thin. A beautiful stamp with remarkably strong color. Otherwise this example would easily fetch $525!

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235863

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] Used VF example with neat postmark but which does not show a date. This stamp sells for $225 with a dated postmark!

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40.00

235864

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] Used VF example with neat postmark but which does not show a date. This stamp sells for $225 with a dated postmark!

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40.00

235865

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] Used VF example with neat postmark but which does not show a date. This stamp sells for $225 with a dated postmark!

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40.00

235866

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] Used VF example with neat postmark but which does not show a date. This stamp sells for $225 with a dated postmark!

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40.00

235867

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] NH VF 4-block. Hard to find even as a single. Priced only as four singles.

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17.50

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235868

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] NH VF 4-block. Hard to find even as a single. Priced only as four singles.

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17.50

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235869

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] NH VF upper left corner margin 10-block. Hard to find even as a single. Priced only as ten singles.

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235870

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] NH VF lower left corner margin 10-block. Hard to find even as a single. Priced only as ten singles.

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235871

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] NH VF right margin plate block #149. Lape 2010 value 30 Euros. The first example I have had in a very long time.

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235872

152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] NH VF right margin plate block #149. Lape 2010 value 30 Euros. The first example I have had in a very long time.

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42.00

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235731

11 [1867 1 mk Serpentine Roulette III] Used F-VF centered very pretty, genuine, example with neat (JAK)OBSTAD 29 March 1871 cancellation. Only one tooth missing and the teeth at the bottom somewhat short (typical). The teeth at the top are fully present and even have some of the "holes" present so that you can better see the design at the top. Other than what you can see of the teeth, there are no defects or repairs. Most examples in the general market seem to be damaged and/or repaired. This example is much better quality and much more attractive than usual for this very scarce stamp.

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475.00

235632

137 [1926 3 mk Swastika Watermark, M-17 Saarinen Lion] Plate Variety: Facit 1974-75 (the last such listing) #119kv1 "white line through S". NH VF. Such varieties are seldom offered.

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14.00

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234888

C9 Type II Non-Fluorescent/whitish (Facit #583IIv1, HaP paper; 13 shading lines in the zeros). Originally issued as Type I with 16 shading lines in the zeros, in 1963 on non-fluorescent TeP paper and then in 1965 on whitish (non) fluorescent HaP paper. Re-engraved in 1973 with 13 shading lines in the zeros (and other differences), first printed on the whitish (non) fluorescent HaP paper (this stamp!) and then, less than a year later, in 1974 on yellow fluorescent EGpQ coated paper. The 1973 printing was little known to collectors and was not distributed through the usual "new issue" channels; they were virtually all consumed for postage before many collectors knew they existed. As a result, this has become one of the rarest, if not the rarest, modern Finnish stamp in mint condition. Furthermore, well-centered examples are very scarce. NH Superb in perfect quality in all respects.

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450.00

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232812

12 [5p Laid Paper, Roulette III] Mint no gum (as usual). Attractive centering. Couple teeth missing and a couple others creased, as usual. Nice, fresh looking example.

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190.00

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232792

108a [1929 10 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75] Used Superb with "...X 30" September or October 1930 Helsinki cancellation. Extremely scarce stamp, used in the correct time period. Accompanied by Rolf Gummesson certificate.

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525.00

232798

137 [1926 3 mk Swastika Watermark, M-17 Saarinen Lion] Inverted Watermark. Facit #119 vm2. Scarce stamp. Used VF.

18.00

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232802

137 [1926 3 mk Swastika Watermark, M-17 Saarinen Lion] Inverted Watermark. Facit #119 vm2. Scarce stamp. Used VF horizontal 3-strip. Very nice.

48.00

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232804

138 Perf 14.25 x 14.75 [1927 5 mk Swastika Watermark, M-17 Saarinen Lion] Inverted Watermark. Facit #120C2 vm2. Used VF.

6.00

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232805

138 Perf 14.25 x 14.75 [1927 5 mk Swastika Watermark, M-17 Saarinen Lion] Inverted Watermark. Facit #120C2 vm2. Used VF.

6.00

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232807

138 Perf 14.25 x 14.75 [1927 5 mk Swastika Watermark, M-17 Saarinen Lion] Inverted Watermark. Facit #120C2 vm2. Used VF.

6.00

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232808

138 Perf 14.25 x 14.75 [1927 5 mk Swastika Watermark, M-17 Saarinen Lion] Inverted Watermark. Facit #120C2 vm2. Used VF with fully dated cancel.

10.00

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232417

164 Booklet Pane, bottom margin. Mint F-VF.

6.00

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232821

Finland #165 [1930 60p Gray M-30 Lion] Used F-VF with ÅLAND "MARIEHAMN" 20 December 1930 Superb cancellation. Such complete strikes are seldom seen on M-30 stamps.

12.00

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232783

219A NH VF right plate block of 6: "9-1942 No 519". The first plate of eight for this stamp.

14.00

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232785

228 NH VF top plate block of 6: "12-1941 No 467.r.". Watermark 1.I: normal, close spacing.

12.00

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232826

228 [1941 1.75 mk Mannerheim] Mint VF Inverted Watermark, Close Spacing (Facit #253vm3).

15.00

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232786

230 NH Superb top plate block of 6: "12-1941 No 469.r.". Watermark 1.I: normal, close spacing.

24.00

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232787

232 NH VF bottom plate block of 6: "12-1941 No 471.r.". Watermark 1.I: normal, close spacing.

13.00

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232827

234 [1941 1.75 mk President Ryti] NH VF "Watermark Transition" vertical pair. Top stamp has wide watermark spacing (Facit #247vm2) but at the bottom of the bottom stamp part of the close spacing watermark shows (Facit #247vm1). I believe that there is one such transition row per sheet of stamps. Such pairs are remarkably scarce.

9.00

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232828

234 [1941 1.75 mk President Ryti] NH VF "Watermark Transition" 4-block. Top stamp has wide watermark spacing (Facit #247vm2) but at the bottom of the bottom stamp part of the close spacing watermark shows (Facit #247vm1). I believe that there is one such transition row per sheet of stamps. Such pairs are remarkably scarce.

16.00

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232825

271 [1948 6 mk Green M-30 Lion] NH VF right 6-block with plate number "6-1948 No 788".

16.00

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232788

317 NH Superb top plate block of 6: "N:o 997-1-1954".

29.00

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232789

414 White Fluor, Shiny Gum (Facit #592v1 HaP Lm1) NH Superb lower right plate block of 6: "N:o 1249-1-1964". Lape 2008 value 135.00 Euro = $190 (6/09).

140.00

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232790

414 White Fluor, Dull [PVA] Gum (Facit #592v1 HaP Lm2) NH Superb upper left plate block of 4: "N:o 1291-8-1965". Lape 2008 value 200.00 Euro = $280 (6/09) for a 6-block. The four single stamps would fetch $136!

170.00

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232791

414A Type I (no black) (Facit #626I) NH Superb upper left plate block of 6: "N:o 1328-1-1967". Lape 2008 value 130.00 Euro = $185 (6/09). Very scarce.

125.00

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232781

B1 NH Superb bottom plate block of 6: "5-1922. No 71".

18.00

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232847

B11 NH F-VF right plate block of 6: "1-1932 No 233".

16.00

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232782

B34 NH Superb top plate block of 6: "4-1938 No 351".

29.00

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232848

B49 NH Superb top plate block of 6: "10-1941 No 446".

10.00

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231872

B200 Non-Fluorescent (Facit #756v2). The rarest of the semi-postal stamps; very few printed! NH VF+.

85.00

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231873

B200 Non-Fluorescent (Facit #756v2). The rarest of the semi-postal stamps; very few printed! Used VF+ with first day postmark.

49.00

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231871

195.00

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221929

M8, Facit #F8 [1963 Military] NH VF. Soldiers were allocated only 5 stamps each for use during the training maneuvers for which these stamps were issued; the stamps were apparently supplied to the soldiers in advance and then could be used by family members, etc., to send letters to the soldiers. Pristine and bright.

160.00

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221930

M8, Facit #F8 [1963 Military] NH Superb. Soldiers were allocated only 5 stamps each for use during the training maneuvers for which these stamps were issued; the stamps were apparently supplied to the soldiers in advance and then could be used by family members, etc., to send letters to the soldiers. While this stamp is usually found with VF centering, perfectly centered examples such as this are quite scarce.

185.00

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224024

M8, Facit #F8 [1963 Military] NH Superb vertical 8-block, right margin with printing registration guidelines. Soldiers were allocated only 5 stamps each for use during the training maneuvers for which these stamps were issued; the stamps were apparently supplied to the soldiers in advance and then could be used by family members, etc., to send letters to the soldiers. Thus there should be no units larger than 5 stamps. Multiples are scarce, but 5-strips and occasionally a 4-block are seen. However, units larger than 5 are rare and should not exist in private hands. I first obtained a unit larger than 5 stamps in 2000 or 37 years after their issuance! A wonderful block! The break-up value of this Superb block is $1480, however, this item is much scarcer than that!

1395.00

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221932

M9 (M8 with 1983 overprint), Facit #F9 [1983 Military overprint] VF on attractive cover with 22 April 1983 proper cancellations (the stamp was valid from 20 April) and with proper military receiving cancellation on reverse. M9 covers are often on larger envelopes or are not attractive; this example is especially nice.

200.00

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