Finland - 5 kopecks blue – reprints from 1892 and 1956 – Types 1N V and 1N VI

Finland – 5 Kopeks blue – Reprints from 1892 and 1956 – Types 1N V and 1N VI

Two historical reprints of the classic Finnish 5-kopek issue with the crowned lion coat of arms and the two horn post horns.
Type according to the depicted catalog template:
• 1N V – fifth reprint, 1892: blue, produced in lithography, on white paper.
• 1N VI – sixth reprint, 1956: blue, produced in letterpress, on paper with a post horn watermark.
An interesting pair for comparison, showing the same historic stamp motif in different printing processes and on different papers.

These are later reprints, not original stamps of the first issue from 1856
The photos of the front and back sides are part of the lot description and serve to assess condition and preservation. Please view all illustrations carefully to form your own impression.