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The Karelian 1922 issue has been heavily forged, however, the genuine stamps are easily identifiable. 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.
10 Penni upper left corner margin example IMPERFORATE AT TOP. Very scarce! NH VF.
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25 Mark upper left corner margin example IMPERFORATE AT LEFT. Very scarce! NH VF.
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Karelia Scott #1 [1922 5 penni] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged VERTICAL PAIR with full top sheet margin. VF or larger margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". The low denominations seem to be scarcer. Pristine quality! The only proof of this stamp that I have recorded having.
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400663
Karelia Scott #2 [1922 10 penni] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged SINGLE with full bottom sheet margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". The low denominations seem to be scarcer. Pristine quality! The only proof of this stamp that I have recorded having.
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Karelia Scott #3 [1922 20 penni] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged SINGLE with partial top sheet margin. Superb margins, but VERTICAL CREASE through the stamp (I assume this is from the proof sheet being folded and placed into a file by the original printing personnel). Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". The low denominations seem to be scarcer. The only proof of this stamp that I have recorded having.
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400665
Karelia Scott #4 [1922 25 penni] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR with full bottom sheet margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". The low denominations seem to be scarcer. Pristine quality!
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400666
Karelia Scott #4 [1922 25 penni] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". The low denominations seem to be scarcer. Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.
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400667
Karelia Scott #7 [1922 75 penni] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged VERTICAL PAIR with full bottom sheet margin. VF or larger margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". The low denominations seem to be scarcer. Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.
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Karelia Scott #7 [1922 75 penni] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR with full bottom sheet margin. VF or larger margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". The low denominations seem to be scarcer. Pristine quality!
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Karelia Scott #7 [1922 75 penni] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR. VF or larger margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". The low denominations seem to be scarcer. Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.
Karelia Scott #9 [1922 2 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR with full left sheet margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality!
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400671
Karelia Scott #9 [1922 2 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR with full left sheet margin. F-VF and larger margins. TINY CREASE on lower right corner of right stamp (the left single alone would still sell for $49). Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare".
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400672
Karelia Scott #9 [1922 2 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR with full left sheet margin. F-VF and larger margins. HEAVY CREASE on both stamps. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare".
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400673
Karelia Scott #10 [1922 3 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR with full left sheet margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality! The only proof of this stamp that I have recorded having.
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400674
Karelia Scott #12 [1922 10 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged SINGLE with partial (?) right sheet margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality! The only proof of this stamp that I have recorded having.
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400676
Karelia Scott #13 [1922 15 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged VERTICAL PAIR with full left sheet margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.
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400675
Karelia Scott #13 [1922 15 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged VERTICAL PAIR. F-VF to VF margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.
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400677
Karelia Scott #15 [1922 25 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR with partial (?) bottom sheet margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.
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400678
Karelia Scott #15 [1922 25 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged HORIZONTAL PAIR. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.
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400679
Karelia Scott #15 [1922 25 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged SINGLE with full lower left corner margins. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality! An exceptional example!
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Karelia Scott #15 [1922 25 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged SINGLE with full left margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.
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400681
Karelia Scott #15 [1922 25 mark] IMPERFORATE UNGUMMED PLATE PROOF. Never Hinged SINGLE with full left margin. Superb margins. Plate proof of genuine original issue on yellowish-white ungummed thin paper. Any proofs or unusual items from the 1922 issue are "extremely scarce" or "rare". Pristine quality!
ACTUAL item.