Finland – Scott #s B65-68
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Finland Scott #s B65–B68 (1945) is a Mint Never Hinged semi-postal set supporting the Finnish Red Cross, featuring postwar reconstruction, labor, family, and national symbolism.
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Description
Finland Scott #s B65–B68, issued in 1945, form a Mint Never Hinged (MNH) semi-postal set produced to support the Finnish Red Cross in the immediate aftermath of World War II.
The four stamps present powerful allegorical and humanitarian imagery reflecting postwar reconstruction, relief, and national recovery:
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B65 (1m + 25p) – A laborer rebuilding amid industrial structures, symbolizing reconstruction and physical recovery.
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B66 (2m + 50p) – An agricultural worker guiding a plow, representing renewal, food production, and stability.
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B67 (3.50m + 75p) – A mother holding a child, emphasizing civilian care, family protection, and humanitarian aid.
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B68 (4.50m + 1m) – A Finnish flag waving beside the Red Cross emblem, symbolizing national unity and relief efforts.
Each stamp bears a surcharge designated for Red Cross assistance, with denominations clearly expressed in markkaa and penniä. The engraved designs are strong examples of mid-20th-century Finnish semi-postals, combining realism, symbolism, and restrained color palettes.
All four stamps are Mint Never Hinged, with full original gum and clean, fresh appearance throughout. A cornerstone postwar charity set for collectors of Finland, Red Cross issues, or humanitarian philately.
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