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Postal History from Finland 1889 - 1918 |
Finnish ProtestsThe Russification resulted in a number of private protests, here are som examples:![]() Cover with Finland underlined with red and an invallidated 2p stamp in upper right corner. Valid franking placed on back of the cover. ![]() Russian 10kop postal stationary cover sent to Sweden, an invallidated 2p stamp m/1889 (with Finnish lion and the contry name) placed on cover ![]() Finnish map weakly printed all over the cover including the tekst "Storfurstendömet Finland" (Swedish) ![]() The same as above but with text in Finnish. ![]() "Grand-Duche de Finlande" stamped on a 4 kop ring-type postal stationary card ![]() Double ring rubber stamp with text "Storfurstendömet Finland Granduche Suomi" on company cover ![]() Double ring rubber stamp with text "Finland Suomi" on company cover ![]() FINLAND stamped in red ink above the stamp. ![]() Two lines stamped in red ink on cover to Schwitzerland: GRAND-DUCHY OF FINLAND GRAND DUCHE DE FINLANDE ![]() Contry name not shown on the stamp, but surely the cover leaves no doubt. ![]() Company-cover where map of Finland has been printed in the corner where the stamps usually are placed. ![]() Cover from same company, now the stamps are hiding the map, maybe due to authorities? ![]() Postcard with FINLAND and SUOMI printed over and under where stamp is intended to be placed. ![]() FINLAND SUOMI printed in heavy types in upper right corner. ![]() Company cover with FINLANDE (Grand-Duche) printed in large types. ![]() Finland / Suomi printed in large types ![]() Postal stationary card turned upside down before writing the address, and with Russian text overlined. ![]() Russian text crossed over and the French term "Carte Postale" is written ![]() No comments required. ![]() The Flag of Swedish Speakers in Finland The Mourning stamp. read more here. Opdateret d. 5. Mar. 2010
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