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The Finnish “Associate Group” and the Prolific Forgeries of Karelia
An ongoing Draft Study to help recognize forgeries
by Ed Fraser
The Finnish “Associate Group” describes the areas within Russia that briefly issued stamps in the 1919 to 1922 period as these areas unsuccessfully sought independence from Russia and the Red Army. These stamps received active support from the philatelic community, and the three places involved are known to collectors as Aunus, North Ingermanland, and Karelia. All three have serious problems with forgeries in the philatelic marketplace.
This work is available in two formats:
