Iceland: Stamps: Scott O20-O30 -- Officials: 1902-1903 I Gildi Overprints
Scott numbers have been given for these listings. If you would prefer to examine the stamps before purchasing, or you are any seeking stamps (or any condition or any quality) not listed here, please send your want list using your choice of Scott or Facit numbers.
Unless there is a 6-digit item number in the left-most column, the images shown in this section are standard images of the issues from my image library; they are presented to show the designs of the stamp issues and not to show the specific individual stamps being offered. The centering of the stamps in the images is usually Superb or VF quality; again these are not images of the individual stamps being offered. Most early stamps had multiple printings, thus color shades vary greatly; the colors in the images are random printings/colors. If there is a 6-digit item number in the left-most column, the image is of the actual item being offered.
All the listed conditions and qualities were in stock at the moment this list was prepared and I endeavor to maintain them in stock and to keep this website updated. However, my stock changes daily and (to paraphrase) good stamps are hard to find. If you are willing to accept a different grade or quality if an item is temporarily out of stock, please let me know when ordering (add a comment at the conclusion of the shopping cart process) and please also let me know of any alternates you will consider. Furthermore, new stamps are being put in stock every day; if the quality and/or condition you are seeking is not listed, please send your want list.
The publication of this list is a "first effort" in quite a long time. It surely includes a few errors; I will be grateful if you would inform me of any errors. Stamps "missing" from the list simply might not be included because they are not in stock or are singles which are normally only listed in full sets. Just the same if it seems like something obvious (and not a single from a set) is missing, please let me know. If you can offer for sale items that are not listed here, please do so; I especially need sources of pre-1940 mint (hinged or never hinged) stamps and recent used complete sets. Prices are subject to typographical error and change, but I will do my best to honor the listed prices to the extent of available stock.
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Scott O20-O30 -- Officials: 1902-1903 I Gildi Overprints
O22 [1902 "I GILDI" black overprint on 5 aur Official, perforation 12.75] NEVER HINGED with XF centering. Wonderfully fresh. While this is not a "scarce" stamp, it is hard to find in NH with such nice centering.
5.00
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O23
VF [74115]
2.15
1.00
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O23
F-VF [74115]
1.60
.75
2.35
O23
Fine [74115]
1.10
.45
1.60
O23
Ave [74115]
.45
.30
.75
O23
SD (Slightly Damaged) [74115]
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.25
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248476
O23 [1902 "I GILDI" black overprint on 10 aur Official, perforation 12.75] NEVER HINGED with XF centering. Wonderfully fresh. While this is not a "scarce" stamp, it is hard to find in NH with such nice centering.
5.00
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248477
O23 [1902 "I GILDI" black overprint on 10 aur Official, perforation 12.75] NEVER HINGED with XF centering. Wonderfully fresh. While this is not a "scarce" stamp, it is hard to find in NH with such nice centering.
5.00
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O24
VF [74116]
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1.10
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O24
F-VF [74116]
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.75
22.50
O24
Fine [74116]
1.05
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16.50
O24
Ave [74116]
.45
.30
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O24
SD (Slightly Damaged) [74116]
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3.75
O26
Fine [74118]
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5.60
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O26
Ave [74118]
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2.80
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Scott O20-O30 -- Officials: 1902-1903 I Gildi Overprints continued ...
O27 [10 aur Perf 14 x 13.5 Official with "I GILDI" overprint] NEVER HINGED, original gum, with Fine centering. AIEP member and preeminent I Gildi expert Ellis Glatt viewed a high resolution image of the stamp in January 2024 and commented that the overprint is genuine in his opinion. This stamp is accompanied by a Jay Smith color image certificate with a "lifetime guarantee" from Jay Smith (details of the guarantee are available upon request). This is a wonderfully fresh example of a stamp that is missing from virtually all collection. The scarcity of NH examples is clearly demonstrated by the Facit 2024 NH value of SEK 9000!
589.00
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242904
O27b INVERTED OVERPRINT [10 aur perforation 14 x 13.5, INVERTED "I GILDI" overprint, Official] Mint, original gum, lightly hinged, with Fine centering. Wonderful color and very fresh. Accompanied by 1985 Lasse Nielsen color photo certificate (despite the age of the certificate this one is still perfectly reliable). This unassuming stamp is extremely difficult to find in nice quality, even with a normal overprint, and is missing from virtually all collections.
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595.00
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O28
VF [74120]
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110.00
O28
F-VF [74120]
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82.50
O28
Fine [74120]
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57.50
O30
VF [74122]
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94.00
O30
F-VF [74122]
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75.00
O30
Fine [74122]
10.95
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45.00
O30
Ave [74122]
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18.80
O30
SD (Slightly Damaged) [74122]
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9.00
248471
O30 [1902 "I GILDI" black overprint on 50 aur Official, perforation 14 x 13.5] NEVER HINGED with XF centering. Wonderfully fresh. The variability of the perforation teeth is normal and expected on this stamp because of bent perforating pins. This stamp is very scarce in NH even with F-VF centering; NH examples this nice are seldom offered.
37.00
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248472
O30 [1902 "I GILDI" black overprint on 50 aur Official, perforation 14 x 13.5] NEVER HINGED with F-VF centering. Wonderfully fresh. The variability of the perforation teeth is normal and expected on this stamp because of bent perforating pins. This stamp is very scarce in NH even with F-VF centering; most examples are only either Average or Fine.
17.00
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248473
O30 [1902 "I GILDI" black overprint on 50 aur Official, perforation 14 x 13.5] NEVER HINGED with F-VF centering. Wonderfully fresh. The variability of the perforation teeth is normal and expected on this stamp because of bent perforating pins. This stamp is very scarce in NH even with F-VF centering; most examples are only either Average or Fine.
17.00
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231339
O30 Used Superb with neat, proper cancellation. Even F-VF examples of this stamp are scarce; Superb examples are extremely scarce!
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135.00
248474
O30 [1902 "I GILDI" black overprint on 50 aur Official, perforation 14 x 13.5] Used with Superb centering and neat, light cancellation that looks correct. A wonderful example of this stamp that is very scarce in Used condition. This stamp is very scarce even with F-VF centering; examples this nicely centered are seldom offered.
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99.00
231148
O30 Used Average with neat cancellation. By comparison, Used F-VF is $75!
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19.50
Scott O20-O30 -- Officials: 1902-1903 I Gildi Overprints continued ...
O30 Used Average with neat cancellation. By comparison, Used F-VF is $75!
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19.50
238850
O30a, Facit #TJ20v1 MISSING I in front of GILDI [1902 "I GILDI" black overprint on 50 aur Official, perforation 14 x 13.5] Used F-VF+ re-attached pair with normal stamp on right and Missing I variety on left. The two stamps clearly belong together (connected by the postmark) but due to the very fragile perforations of this issue, they had come apart and have been sensibly and carefully reattached. The variety stamp (on left) has extremely slight blunting of the left-side perforations (almost requires a 10x magnifier to see). Very neatly canceled, well away from the overprint variety. This variety is seldom offered and only rarely offered in Used condition. This is the most attractive Used example I have had in 42 years.