| Karelia Price Lists |
The Karelian territory, is a long-contested border area between Finland and Russia. Before subjugation under the USSR, much of the population was Finnish speaking. Some would say that the area is still contested to this day. Your Finland collection is not complete without the stamps of this interesting Finnish territory.
1922 Issue: Following WWI and the Russian Revolution, the previously Finnish-controlled area was conquered by Soviet troops and incorporated into the Soviet Union. In November 1921 a revolt broke out. On 31 January 1922, stamps were issued for Karelia, bearing the Karelian Bear and the text "KARJALA". By mid February, Soviet troops had regained control over the area, thus the 1922 stamps were in use for only about two weeks.
1941-1943 Issues: In June 1941, the so-called Continuation War began between Finland and Russia. Finnish troops were successful in occupying large portions of Russian-controlled Karelia east of the previous border. The Finnish occupation continued until abandoned as the result of a Russian offensive in June 1944. All but one of the Karelian stamps are overprinted with the text "ITÄ-KARJALA / Sot. hallinto" (Eastern Karelia / Military Administration). Despite the overprinting, it is interesting to note that most of the underlying stamps were specially printed for Karelia -- either the colors differ from the regular Finnish stamps or they lack the watermark the regular Finnish stamps have. The stamps were used at a many (often very small) post offices, some of which operated for very short periods of time due to the constantly changing military situation.
I do have my current Karelia stamp price list on this website, however, the stamps sell quickly and it is a challenge to restock. I am constantly rebuilding my stock of Karelian stamps and will be happy to send stamps on approval from your want list. Please let me know how I may be of assistance.
The Karelian 1922 issue has been heavily forged, however, the genuine stamps are easily identifiable with the right information. I have written a detailed article describing the genuine stamps and the forgeries. I only sell 1922 Issue Karelian stamps and covers that have been properly examined. I do not consider it necessary that collectors incur the cost of certificates for these issues, if they are purchased from a knowledgable specialist. However, in my experience, a large proportion of the 1922 Issue stamps offered by non-specialists or through general auctions, and especially Internet auctions, are not genuine. Caution is advised.
Downloadable and printable (PDF files) price lists are available here for the individual Scandinavian countries. The Karelia (and Aunus and North Ingermanland) printable price lists are part of the Finland price list. The printable price lists include virtually everything on the website, but do not contain images.
Printed price lists sent by postal mail are available here for the individual Scandinavian countries. They include virtually everything on the website, but do not contain images. The Karelia (and Aunus and North Ingermanland) printed price lists are part of the Finland price list.
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SWEDEN
Official Blackprint |
| 1856/1862 Local Stamp |
Very Limited Supply!
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Official blackprint/reprint made in 1930 to aid in study of the printing plate. Ungummed on thick card, as issued. Seldom offered.
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Single $12.00
Pair $22.00
Block $40.00
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Other reprints also available.
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Rare ICELAND 1911
CHRISTMAS SEAL |
| World Classic Seal Design |
Very Limited Supply!
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Seldom offered and rarely at such a low price! A once-in-a-lifetime purchase allows me to share the savings with you.
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NH VF normally $60.00!
NH VF Only $36.00!
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(A few others $18-$48.
1904 and 1905 also available.)
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| DANISH "STAMP COINS" |
| From World War II |
Only a few available!
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SET OF TWO.
Only $16.00!
IN STOCK!
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| SWEDISH LADYBUG VERTICAL COIL "ERROR" |
Limited Supply!
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Unplanned Vertical Coil "Error" Stamp.
IN STOCK!
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SPECIAL OFFERS!
GREAT VALUES!
Updated
24 May 2013
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Better stamps at great prices.
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SCANDINAVIAN PRICE LISTS BY POSTAL MAIL
Over 100 pages of price lists are available
by postal mail. While these will eventually also be available
on the web, I am not quite there yet. Request
your copy of the printed price lists today.
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SCANDINAVIAN PRICE LISTS ON THE
WEB Take a look at my specific country
price lists and topic price lists on
the web.
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Approvals are the best way to add to your collection.
If you prefer to examine stamps and compare them to your
collection, before you purchase, you will very much enjoy my
approval service. Send your want list today.
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Stender Scandinavian Stamp Albums
Albums made in Scandinavia, by Scandinavians make the most sense.
Well designed and attractive, these extremely price competitive
albums will make a great home for your collection. See the complete price list.
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I have added a Frequently Asked
Questions "FAQ" page for web site, computer, and Internet questions
as they relates to my site. I welcome your comments, input, suggestions,
corrections, etc.
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