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248563 "View EXACT ACTUAL Image"){kind=small} |
Old Scott #N1-4, New Scott #N13-16 listed in Scott under "Russia, Issued Under Finnish Occupation" [1919 5, 10, 20, 40 penni "Aunus" overprints] Used VF set of the first four values, philatelically used in BLOCKS OF FOUR. The 40p has the Type I overprint with shiny overprint ink; the other three stamps have the Type II overprint with dull overprint ink and thinner overprint impression. The 5p and 10p are upper right corner margin blocks; the 20p is a right margin block; and the 40p is a right margin block with a partial plate number "1-1919 N...." (which would have been "Nr. 26"). Each canceled with a centrally struck "SÄÄMÄJÄRVEN / POSTITOIMISTO" cancellation (from Salmi, Finland) dated 21 August on the 10p and 24 August on the others; that post office is stated to have operated until 26 August. The cancellations are black on the 5p and 10p, with slight mixing of violet on the 20p; and even more mixing of violet on the 40p (from using both black and violet inks). This is the one of the typical cancellations found on these stamps. A beautiful and rarely offered set of blocks! These stamps are offered without certificate (I have examined them and I guarantee them to be genuine). If you wish to have ONE "Jay Smith certificate with Lifetime Guarantee" for this set, that will cost an additional $80 (four separate certificates will cost $120) and take 2-3 weeks (the relatively low cost per stamp vs the high cost of a certificate is why I am offering this set without a certificate). ACTUAL item. |
390.00 |