Finland – Scott # 436

Description

Finland Scott #436, issued in 1965, is a Mint Never Hinged (MNH) commemorative honoring Pekka Halonen on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

The stamp reproduces a winter forest scene characteristic of Halonen’s work, depicting snow-covered ground and slender birch trees rendered in a restrained, naturalistic palette. Halonen is best known for his landscapes inspired by Finnish nature, particularly winter scenes that emphasize quiet realism and national identity. The design frames the artwork with a simple border and vertical inscriptions, maintaining focus on the painting itself. The denomination is 0.35 markkaa.

This example is Mint Never Hinged, with full original gum and a clean, fresh appearance. A strong addition for collectors of Finnish art, landscape painting, or mid-20th-century cultural commemoratives.