Finland: Stamps: Scott 31-37 -- 1885 Perf 12.5 4-Numerals
Scott numbers have been given for these listings. If you would prefer to examine the stamps before purchasing, or you are any seeking stamps (or any condition or any quality) not listed here, please send your want list using your choice of Scott or Facit numbers.
Unless there is a 6-digit item number in the left-most column, the images shown in this section are standard images of the issues from my image library; they are presented to show the designs of the stamp issues and not to show the specific individual stamps being offered. The centering of the stamps in the images is usually Superb or VF quality; again these are not images of the individual stamps being offered. Most early stamps had multiple printings, thus color shades vary greatly; the colors in the images are random printings/colors. If there is a 6-digit item number in the left-most column, the image is of the actual item being offered.
All the listed conditions and qualities were in stock at the moment this list was prepared and I endeavor to maintain them in stock and to keep this website updated. However, my stock changes daily and (to paraphrase) good stamps are hard to find. If you are willing to accept a different grade or quality if an item is temporarily out of stock, please let me know when ordering (add a comment at the conclusion of the shopping cart process) and please also let me know of any alternates you will consider. Furthermore, new stamps are being put in stock every day; if the quality and/or condition you are seeking is not listed, please send your want list.
The publication of this list is a "first effort" in quite a long time. It surely includes a few errors; I will be grateful if you would inform me of any errors. Stamps "missing" from the list simply might not be included because they are not in stock or are singles which are normally only listed in full sets. Just the same if it seems like something obvious (and not a single from a set) is missing, please let me know. If you can offer for sale items that are not listed here, please do so; I especially need sources of pre-1930 mint (hinged or never hinged) stamps and recent used complete sets. Prices are subject to typographical error and change, but I will do my best to honor the listed prices to the extent of available stock.
TIP: These price list pages are in Scott number order. To most easily navigate these stamp price list pages, use the "drop down" menu located above this text (and at the bottom of every page). You can also hover over the numbered page links and read the name of the page in the bottom status bar of your browser.
F-VF [71619]
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.55
31 (Green)
Fine [71619]
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.40
31 (Green)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71619]
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.25
401265
Scott #31 Dark Yellowish Green [1885 5p green (shades) 4-Numeral] Mint, very lightly hinged, with F-VF centering and large margins. Has an interesting plate variety (does not affect the price), a colored line in the left margin next to the FIN of FINLAND. Fresh appearance, great color, and with "perfect" perforations. Mint examples of this workhorse stamp can be surprisingly hard to find.
ACTUAL item.
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22.00
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31a (Yellow Green)
F-VF [71620]
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.75
31a (Yellow Green)
Ave [71620]
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.30
31a (Yellow Green)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71620]
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.25
32 Red (not Carmine)
VF [71621]
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3.45
32 Red (not Carmine)
F-VF [71621]
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2.60
32 Red (not Carmine)
Fine [71621]
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1.90
32 Red (not Carmine)
Ave [71621]
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.95
32 Red (not Carmine)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71621]
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.35
32a (Rose)
VF [71622]
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3.45
32a (Rose)
F-VF [71622]
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2.60
32a (Rose)
Fine [71622]
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1.90
32a (Rose)
Ave [71622]
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.95
32a (Rose)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71622]
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.35
33 (Orange)
VF [71623]
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.70
33 (Orange)
F-VF [71623]
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.45
33 (Orange)
Fine [71623]
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.35
33 (Orange)
Ave [71623]
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.30
33 (Orange)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71623]
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.25
33a (Orangish Yellow)
F-VF [71624]
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1.90
33a (Orangish Yellow)
Fine [71624]
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1.20
33a (Orangish Yellow)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71624]
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.25
34 (Ultramarine)
VF [71625]
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4.25
34 (Ultramarine)
F-VF [71625]
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3.10
34 (Ultramarine)
Fine [71625]
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2.25
34 (Ultramarine)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71625]
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.35
34a (Blue)
VF [71626]
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3.15
34a (Blue)
F-VF [71626]
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2.60
34a (Blue)
Fine [71626]
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1.90
34a (Blue)
Ave [71626]
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1.05
34a (Blue)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71626]
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.40
35
VF [71627]
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25.75
35
F-VF [71627]
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18.50
35
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71627]
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3.70
Scott 31-37 -- 1885 Perf 12.5 4-Numerals continued ...
Scott #35 [1885 1m brownish gray and red (shades) 4-Numeral] NEVER HINGED, Original Gum, with F-VF+ centering. Wonderfully fresh with large margins, strong color, "perfect" perforations, and pristine never hinged original gum. There are at least seven catalog-listed color shade combinations of this stamp, but they are hard to sort out without direct comparison. Wonderful example -- seldom seen in such nice quality. It is "rare" to have this stamp in NH condition.
ACTUAL item.
SOLD
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401886
Scott #35 Dark Brownish Gray and Dark Rose [1885 1 mark 4-Numeral, Perforation 12.5] Used with VF-XF centering and extremely light cancellation off to one side. This is the lightest-canceled example that I have seen in a long time. A very striking example with strong colors and "perfect" perforations.
ACTUAL item.
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28.00
401937
Scott #37 [1885 10 mark 4-Numerals Brown and Red] Used with F-VF++ centering and light 1886 cancellation. The cancellation is dated day 6, month not present on stamp, 1886. Supported by the dark brown color of the frame, the cancellation is a bonus because it proves that this is the scarcer Facit #26a "brown and red" (Facit 2022 value SEK 7000) instead of the more common April 1887 printing of Facit #26b "yellow brown and red" (Facit 2022 value SEK 5500). This 10 mark stamp was replaced in 1890 and is rarely seen used later than the early 1890s. Excellent appearance with bright and fresh colors, crisp printing, and "perfect" perforations. The stamp has NO defects or alterations. Accompanied by a "Jay Smith certificate with Lifetime Guarantee" (guarantee details available upon request). An outstanding appearing example of a stamp that is missing from most collections and is one of the last stamps most collectors obtain to complete their post-1874 Finnish collection. I have valued this stamp WITHOUT any addition for the scarcer color.
ACTUAL item.
New Arrivals.
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