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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31 (Green)
Fine [71619]
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.40
31 (Green)
SD (Slightly Damaged) [71619]
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4.95
.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)
VF [71620]
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1.10
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
401266
Scott #32a Dark Aniline Rose [1885 10p rose (shades) 4-Numeral] NEVER HINGED with VF centering and very large margins. Wonderfully fresh and bright with great color, excellent perforations, and never hinged original gum. I have carefully examined the gum under 10x magnification; while there are the usual gum variations always seen in the stamps of this era, I cannot find any indication of a hinge mark or other after-production change in the gum. Generic examples of the 10p Carmine or Rose stamps are "very scarce" in such nice quality, but the Aniline Rose stamps can be extremely difficult to find in any NH or Mint condition or centering. I believe that this color is grossly undervalued in all the catalogs.
ACTUAL item.
SOLD
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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
401267
Scott #33 Yellowish Orange [1885 20p orange (shades) 4-Numeral] NEVER HINGED with VF-XF centering and huge balanced margins. Wonderfully fresh, brilliant color, perfect perforations, and never hinged original gum. I have carefully examined the gum under 10x magnification; while there are the usual gum variations always seen in the stamps of this era, I cannot find any indication of a hinge mark or other after-production change in the gum. Nicely centered Mint Hinged examples of the 20p stamp are quite hard to find, but NH examples are extremely difficult to find, especially with such nice centering. This is certainly one of the nicest -- if not the nicest -- NH examples I have had in 53 years!
ACTUAL item.
SOLD
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33a (Orangish Yellow)
VF [71624]
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2.50
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
Scott 31-37 -- 1885 Perf 12.5 4-Numerals continued ...
Scott #34 Medium Ultramarine [1885 20p ultramarine 4-Numeral] NEVER HINGED with VF centering and well-balanced margins. Wonderfully fresh, striking color, perfect perforations, and never hinged original gum. I have carefully examined the gum under 10x magnification; while there are the usual gum variations always seen in the stamps of this era, I cannot find any indication of a hinge mark or other after-production change in the gum. Nicely centered Mint Hinged examples of the 25p stamp are quite hard to find, but NH examples are extremely difficult to find. This is certainly one of the nicest NH examples I have had in many years!
ACTUAL item.
SOLD
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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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New Arrivals.
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