Substantial and historically important collection of Finland covering the period from the first issues of the 1850s through 1931. The collection offers a broad and well structured representation of Finnish philately, including early Imperial Coat of Arms issues, Lion types, classic definitives and later series up to 1931. The material forms a strong and relatively complete basis for the period. ⸻ Early 10 Kopek 14.11.1853 Early 10 kopek Coat of Arms impression cut from postal stationery with HELSINGFORS boxed cancellation dated 14.11.1853. Type without pearls in the posthorns. Cut from entire and preserved as a postal stationery fragment. A desirable early dated item from the classic period of Finnish postal history. ⸻ 40 Pennia Durchstich D 40 pennia with roulette separation type D, shovel shaped. Listed in standard catalogues at approximately €4,000 in sound condition. The present example shows a condition fault and is offered without expert certification. ⸻ Additional Notes Several stamps carry expert backstamps. Numerous classic issues catalogue individually at several dozen euros. Both used and unused material present. Wide range of denominations and cancellations. A valuable and advanced classic Finland collection spanning more than 80 years of postal history. All items offered as shown in the photographs.