Finland
Stamps of 1941
Michel 5I
'Occupation Issues'
'East Karelia'
Issued: 1st Oct 1941. Regular issue stamps from Finland in different colors with black typography overprint "ITA-KARJALA | Sot.hallinto" in bold script. Type I has a flat to the top of the 'A'.
Mi 5I
3½ M
ultramarine
Front
3½ M
ultramarine
Front
Mi 5I
3½ M
ultramarine
Reverse
3½ M
ultramarine
Reverse
Valid Until: Unknown
Quantity Issued: Unknown
VARIATIONS
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Michel 5I can also be found with two alternate serifs Michel 5II which has a more pointed 'A' and Michel 12 which has a more ornate serif.
Mi 5II
Type II
pointed 'A'
Type II
pointed 'A'
Mi 12
Different serifs
Different serifs
PLATE FLAWS
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 5I
Mint, Unused
Front
Mi 5I
Mint, Unused
Front
(1)
Mi 5I
Mint, Unused
Reverse
Mi 5I
Mint, Unused
Reverse