These bargain-priced stamps are attractive, but most have hidden flaws. You can save a tremendous amount of money when you add such stamps to your collection. Each stamp is one of a kind, so please let me know if I may substitute a different example (that looks as good or better, for the same cost) if the stamp you order has sold. If you have any doubts, all are available for approval viewing. If you are seeking stamps of this quality and price level from any of the Scandinavian countries, just send along your want list -- I will be happy to send bargains on approval. Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise stated.
1 [3 Skilling Banco] Used with Average-Fine centering, but expertly repaired. Neat 1856 rectangular (GRYTHY)TTEHED cancellation. Strong color and very nice appearance for a stamp that usually looks terrible. This centering is typical for Sweden #1. The vast majority of examples of Sweden #1 are damaged or repaired. The vast majority of people would not be able to detect the repair on this stamp. Facit 2012 value is SEK 40,000 = about $5900. If this stamp was completely sound, it would command around $4000.
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950.00
217190
2a, Facit #2k3 [4 Skilling Gray Blue; 1857 Light Gray Blue printing] Used F-VF appearance and with stunning Stockholm cancellation, but with light crease and two repaired corner teeth. This is a scarce stamp; Facit 2005 value SEK 6500 = approx $910.
179.00
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233129
3 Gray (Facit #3a) [1855 6 skilling banco] Used Average centering (just barely showing part of the next stamp!) with small, hidden defects, but with an unusually light cancel. Accompanied by 1982 Franz Obermüller photo certificate. Facit 2009 value is SEK 12,000 = US$1560 (8/09)! Very low price!
325.00
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231843
4 Yellow Used F-VF with one rounded corner perforation, two faint thin spots, and an age spot on one corner perf. However, still a very nice looking stamp with full, neat postmark. Otherwise would be at least $650!
140.00
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201891
7a Bluish Lilac. Mint F-VF without gum as is typical for this issue. Fresh and attractive example with the so-called "1855 perforations" -- the perforation appearance is completely normal and correct.
260.00
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233139
7 [1858 9 öre Coat of Arms] Mint Fine+ centered, but without gum (typical) and with thin spot. An incredibly clear impression and deep color -- this proof-like impression shows what the issue was supposed to look like, but rarely did.
140.00
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233079
7 [1858 9 öre Coat of Arms] Used VF+ centered example with wonderful perfectly upright and fully dated 8 January 1864 FALKÖPING postmark, but just slightly off to the right. Faint corner crease, not visible from front (otherwise would easily sell for $375). Beautiful appearance of a stamp that is not often seen with such a nice postmark.
125.00
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234801
7 [1858 9 öre Coat of Arms] Used F-VF appearance, but reperfed at left and with a thin. Attractive.
45.00
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234796
8 [1858 12 öre blue Coat of Arms] Mint F-VF, with no gum (typical). Very attractive with clear print showing fine detail.
125.00
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234798
8 Light Greenish Blue [1858 12 öre blue Coat of Arms] Mint F-VF+ but with thin and no gum. Interesting plate varieties in the bottom panel. Uncanceled examples of any of the Greenish Blue colors are quite unusual.
8 [1858 12 öre blue Coat of Arms] Mint Fine, with no gum (typical). Paper a little yellowish, but may be one of the yellowish-paper printings. Wonderful clear print showing fine detail.
55.00
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233077
8 [1858 12 öre blue Coat of Arms] Mint Fine, no gum (typical), with one shortish perf. Wonderful color.
70.00
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234797
8 [1858 12 öre blue Coat of Arms] Mint Fine+, with disturbed gum (but appears to be original gum). Very attractive.
145.00
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234799
8 [1858 12 öre blue Coat of Arms] Mint Average-Fine, with disturbed original gum. Fresh color.
110.00
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234800
8 [1858 12 öre blue Coat of Arms] Mint Average-Fine, regummed. Fresh color.
75.00
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234802
9 [1858 12 öre ULTRAMARINE Coat of Arms] Mint F-VF+, regummed. Very pretty example with normal and expected "1855" perfs. This stamp is seldom found with gum. Nice color.
175.00
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233078
11 [1858 30 öre Coat of Arms] Mint VF+, no gum (typical), with one slightly rounded corner perf. Beautiful example!
295.00
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233140
11 Light Reddish Brown [1858 30 öre Coat of Arms] Mint F-VF appearance, but regummed and reperforated on left and right (but overall looks quite normal). Very pretty example at a great price.
95.00
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234804
11 [1858 30 öre Coat of Arms] Mint VF centered, but with only partial gum remaining; hinge remnant, probable thin spot, and left corners rounded. Still nice looking and a scarce stamp in unused condition.
135.00
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201896
12 Carmine Rose. Mint Fine with traces of gum remaining as is often the case for this issue. Mint examples are quite scarce.
12 Rose [1858 50 öre Coat of Arms] Mint Fine+, but with only small traces of gum remaining (typical; otherwise $500+). Great perforations, brilliant color; a beautiful stamp!
290.00
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233136
12a Dark Carmine, "1855 Perforations" [1858 50 öre Coat of Arms] Mint F-VF, but only small traces of gum remaining (typical). Very attractive.
270.00
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234805
12a Dark Carmine[1858 50 öre Coat of Arms] Mint VF centered, but reperforated. Without gum, but that is typical for this stamp, especially the dark colors. Wonderful Violetish Carmine. 2011 Facit value at least SEK 6000 = $840 [1/2011].
69.00
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217913
13 [1863 3 öre Brown Lion, Type II] Mint F-VF+ OG, fresh with small crease. Strong color and very attractive.
39.00
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234806
13 [1863 3 öre Lion, Type II] Mint F-VF, but with only partial gum. Nicely centered for this stamp.
59.00
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217918
13 Type I, Facit #14Ac [1862 3 öre Brown Lion, Type I] The olive-brown printing. Mint Average centered with typical disturbed gum (examples with gum are quite scarce). Facit 2006 value is SEK 7000 = $980! Fresh example with bright color!
225.00
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233113
14 [1866 17 öre violet Lion] Used with VF centering and neat, early RAILWAY cancellation, but with hidden faults. Looks great!
49.00
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233114
14 [1866 17 öre violet Lion] Used with F-VF centering and complete, nearly perfectly centered LAHOLM 1867 cancellation, but with tiny hidden tear (nearly impossible to find). A beautiful stamp!