146 WATERMARK 2, Facit #128C2W2 [1927 1 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] NH F-VF SET OF TWO 4-BLOCKS, from two different printings (different color, paper, and gum shades). Unusual to find these watermark varieties from different printings.
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20.00
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245984
146 WATERMARK 2, Facit #128C2W2 [1927 1 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] NEVER HINGED with Fine centering.
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3.00
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245986
146 WATERMARK 2, Facit #128C2W2 [1927 1 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] Used with VF centering and neat, light cancellation. Though not a "scarce" watermark position, nice Used examples are seldom offered.
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4.00
245988
146 WATERMARK 2, Facit #128C2W2 [1927 1 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] Used, VF centered, 4-BLOCK with "TURKU / ÅBO" 13 May 1929 bridge style cancellations. Two stamps with inconsequential bends/creases. While this is not a "scarce" stamp, Used blocks of any of the Saarinen Lion watermark varieties are seldom offered.
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14.00
245989
146, Facit #128C2W1 [1927 1 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 1 (upright)] Used, F-VF centered, attractive 4-BLOCK with neat 1929 machine cancellation. This is not a "scarce" stamp but Used blocks of the Saarinen Lion watermark issues can be hard to find.
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5.50
245991
146b WATERMARK 2, Facit #128C1W2 [1927 1 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14 x 14, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] Used with VF centering and neat, light cancellation. The watermark is very clear even without using fluid. Though not a "scarce" watermark position, nice Used examples are seldom offered.
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6.50
245992
146b WATERMARK 2, Facit #128C1W2 [1927 1 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14 x 14, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] Used with VF centering and neat, light cancellation. The watermark is very clear even without using fluid. Though not a "scarce" watermark position, nice Used examples are seldom offered.
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6.50
237480
147, Facit #129C2W3 [1927 1-1/2 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn, Perforation 14.25 x 14.75] Used VF with INVERTED REVERSED WATERMARK (posthorn inverted, bell to the left). Seldom offered.
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53.00
237481
147, Facit #129C2W4 [1927 1-1/2 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn, Perforation 14.25 x 14.75] Used VF+ with INVERTED WATERMARK (posthorn inverted, bell to the right). Seldom offered.
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48.00
245994
147 WATERMARK 2, Facit #129C2W2 [1927 1-1/2 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] Used with VF centering and neat, light cancellation. Though not a "scarce" watermark position, nice Used examples are seldom offered.
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6.00
1927-1929 "M-17" Saarinen Lions With Watermark Posthorn continued ...
147 WATERMARK 2, Facit #129C2W2 [1927 1-1/2 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] Used with VF centering and neat, light cancellation. Though not a "scarce" watermark position, nice Used examples are seldom offered.
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6.00
245996
147 WATERMARK 2, Facit #129C2W2 [1927 1-1/2 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] Used with VF centering and neat, light cancellation. Though not a "scarce" watermark position, nice Used examples are seldom offered.
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6.00
245997
147 WATERMARK 2, Facit #129C2W2 [1927 1-1/2 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Perf 14.25 x 14.75, Posthorn Watermark 2 (upright, reversed)] Used with VF centering and neat, light cancellation. Though not a "scarce" watermark position, nice Used examples are seldom offered.
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6.00
237520
152 [1921 25 mark M-17 Saarinen Lion, Watermark Posthorn] Used VF with cancellation of the proper type and appearance, but not showing the year date, thus cannot be proven to be timely use. Tip: The watermark on used examples of this stamp is always hard to see (I can see it, but some people might not), however, both watermarked stamps are Perf 14.25 x 14.75 (which this example is) whereas the unwatermarked stamp is Perf 14.
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210.00
249628
Scott #152 [1927 25 mk M-17 Saarinen Lion, Posthorn Watermark] Used with VF centering and fully-dated 15 May 1928 "HELSINKI (/ HELSINGFORS)" cancellation that is genuine and correct for the time period. [The "3" following the "28" year date is the time indicator, probably "3-6" as in 3-6 PM.] This high-denomination stamp was only available for sale from 21 December 1927 through 31 December 1930 -- the Saarinen Lion stamp design was invalidated for postage use starting 1 January 1931. While Mint examples of this stamp are "common" (though surprisingly hard to find), Used examples with a proper in-period cancellations are "very scarce" (Facit 2024 value SEK 1800!). However, fully-dated examples such as this can be described as "extremely scarce" or even "rare". So-called "Used" examples are regularly seen on the market, but is extremely unusual for them to include a clear year date, to say nothing of the complete date; the vast majority were canceled well after the normal period of use (conveniently not showing the year date). It has been a long time since I was last able to offer an example with a clear year date within the 1927-1930 period. Do not underestimate the scarcity of this correctly used stamp! Accompanied by a Jay Smith color-image certificate with lifetime guarantee.
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275.00
248996
153 [1928 1 mk M-17 Stamp Show Overprint on Saarinen Lion, Posthorn Watermark] Used BLOCK OF FOUR with VF centering. XF (but inverted) strike of the official stamp show cancellation dated 11 November 1928; the second day of use and the second day of the stamp show. An outstanding example, priced at only the break-up value of the four Used stamps!
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