essay 1849 5 Kopek essay in blue by Carl Magnus Mellgrenin for the 1850 postal stationery issue, the oval embossed design on soft wove paper (60x50mm.). As the oval design of the 1850 issue was used for the first adhesive issue in 1856, this essay is generally regarded as being an essay for the first issue of Finland. Mentioned in Leo Linder's book, only five examples known. Photo