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Faroe: New Arrivals: Stamps

Newly acquired items worthy of your attention. The newest items are at the top with recently added items farther down. As always, your satisfaction is guaranteed. All are available for approval viewing. Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise mentioned.

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401525

Faroe: KVALBØ starless (uds) cancellation, GF10 #07.02 on Denmark Scott #259 [1937 10 øre Christian X 25th Anniversary as King] Used with XF centering and complete, Superbly struck (but inverted) cancellation. This was one of two examples acquired together that must have previously been a pair. While this is not a "scarce" cancellation, examples of this stamp used in the Faroes, especially with village cancellations, are "quite unusual" and the quality of the cancellation is exceptional!

ACTUAL item.

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SOLD

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401526

Faroe: KVALBØ starless (uds) cancellation, GF10 #07.02 on Denmark Scott #259 [1937 10 øre Christian X 25th Anniversary as King] Used with XF centering and complete, XF struck (but inverted) cancellation. This was one of two examples acquired together that must have previously been a pair. While this is not a "scarce" cancellation, examples of this stamp used in the Faroes, especially with village cancellations, are "quite unusual" and the quality of the cancellation is exceptional!

ACTUAL item.

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SOLD
If you were seeking this item, please let me know so that I can inform you if I find another similar item.

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401524

Faroe: NORDDEBLE starless (uds) cancellation, GF10 #17.02 on Denmark Scott #219 [1930 40 øre green Christian X 60th Birthday] Used VF on small piece of parcel card with fully complete and Superbly struck cancellation. At the bottom of the piece, a tiny part of another stamp (the 10 øre from the same set) is present and carries a few mm of the frame of the cancellation. The Daka 2017 catalog value is DKK 125 on a single stamp. However, that catalog value is for an "ordinary" stamp -- the 1930 Christian X 60th Birthday stamps are unusual used in the Faroes. Despite the modest catalog value (on a normal stamp), this is a "scarce" item and the quality of the cancellation is exceptional!

ACTUAL item.

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SOLD

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401523

Faroe: SUMBØ star cancellation, GF10 #39.01 on Denmark Scott #175 [1924 20 øre brown Postal Service, Christian X facing toward our left] Used F-VF with full complete and Superbly centered SUMBØ star cancellation, GF10 #06.01B with a Daka 2017 catalog value of DKK 150 on a single stamp. However, that catalog value is for an "ordinary" stamp -- the 1924 Postal Service stamps are quite unusual used in the Faroes. The stamp has two short perforation teeth on the upper left side, but many would consider that to be irrelevant in light of the quality of the cancellation and the scarcity of Faroe cancellations on this stamp issue. Despite the modest catalog value (on a normal stamp), this is a "scarce" item and the quality of the cancellation is exceptional!

ACTUAL item.

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SOLD
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401512

Scott #2 Type I with HIGH OVERPRINT, Facit #4Iv3, Faroe Daka GF10 2017 #4B [1941 20 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 1 øre Numeral] Used with VF-XF centering and with a very neat, partial (THORS)HAVN cancellation. The high overprint variety is not just a random shift; it is a major variety listed in all the specialized catalogs. The overprint is positioned with the "20" numerals on top of "DANMARK". The catalogs indicate that about 600 examples were issued and are now quite difficult to find. This example of the variety is the first one in 53 years that I have encountered in a collection where it was not identified as being the variety. It is theoretically possible that it was used on a letter before collectors discovered that the variety existed and that I may have been the first person since 1941 to recognize it for what it is. A very handsome example!

ACTUAL item.

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SOLD

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401513

Scott #3 [1941 20 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 5 øre Numeral] Used with VF centering and neat, partial starless (uds) FUND(ING) cancellation (Daka GF10 2017 #34.02). The DAKA value for just the cancellation is DKK 150 (6/2026 US$23) on ANY single stamp; it is scarcer on the surcharged stamps). This example has an OBVIOUS UNLISTED OVERPRINT VARIETY (even though similar varieties are listed on other of these stamps): "Right vertical bar shorter at bottom". The basic Used VF stamp without an interesting variety or a scarce cancellations sells for $32! Whether collected for the basic stamp, the overprint variety, or the cancellation, this is a very pretty example of this WWII-era stamp with a great price.

ACTUAL item.

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SOLD

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401514

Scott #3 [1941 20 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 5 øre Numeral] Used with F-VF+ centering, but with a crease (only noticeable from the reverse or under close examination). There is a light partial starless (uds) VE(STM)ANHAVN cancellation (Daka GF10 2017 #11.02). An example with this centering, without adding anything for the cancellation, would normally sell for $28. This example is priced very low!

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8.00

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401515

Scott #4 [1940 20 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 15 øre Caravel] Used with VF-XF centering and a very neat, light (TH)ORSHA(VN) single-ring corner cancellation. Wonderfully fresh and bright with strong color, "perfect" perforations, and great overall appearance.

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24.00

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401516

Scott #4 [1940 20 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 15 øre Caravel] Used with F-VF centering and a very light cancellation. Based on the catalog image, the overprint appears to be the catalog-listed VARIETY, DAKA #6ø "bar pointed on right side" specifically from sheet position 32. Fresh and attractive with bright color and very white paper.

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27.00

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401517

Scott #4 [1940 20 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 15 øre Caravel] Used with F-VF centering and an almost complete starless (uds) STRENDER cancellation (Daka GF10 2017 #31.02).

ACTUAL item.

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22.00

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401518

Scott #4 [1940 20 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 15 øre Caravel] Used with VF-XF centering and partial starless (uds) cancellation that is either (MIDV)AAG or (SØRV)AAG. This very pretty example is priced only as a Used VF-XF stamp, with nothing added for the cancellation.

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22.00

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401519

Scott #4 [1940 20 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 15 øre Caravel] Used with F-VF centering and a complete and well-centered, but inverted, starless (uds) LERVIG cancellation (Daka GF10 2017 #24.02). This small village cancellation is a scarcer cancellation on any stamp issue, but especially on the overprinted stamps.

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SOLD

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401520

Scott #5 Type I [1940 50 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 5 øre Wavy-Lines Numeral; 1940 Overprint Type I] Used with VF centering and with a starless (uds) cancellation; a correct type of cancellation in use at that time. The cancellation is a very light; I cannot determine the village name, other than it is a fairly long name. A very attractive example of a scarcer stamp that is missing from many collections. (I guarantee that this stamp is genuine. It is not a stamp that normally requires a certificate, however, if you wish to have a certificate, for the reduced cost of only $20 I will supply a Jay Smith certificate with "Lifetime" Guarantee. Allow an extra week for processing.) Overprint Type I has 12.75 mm spacing, a crisp impression, and solid black numerals. Overprint Type II has 13+ mm spacing, a slightly doubled-looking impression, and partially UNfilled numerals. The measuring is done from the right edge of the left "0" the right edge of the right "0". This is great example of a stamp that can be quite hard to find with such nice appearance.

ACTUAL item.

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139.00

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401521

Scott #6 Type I [1940 60 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge on 6 øre Wavy-Lines Numeral; 1940 Overprint Type I] Used with VF centering and with a correct type of cancellation in use at that time. A very attractive example of a scarcer stamp that is missing from many collections. (I guarantee that this stamp is genuine. It is not a stamp that normally requires a certificate, however, if you wish to have a certificate, for the reduced cost of only $20 I will supply a Jay Smith certificate with "Lifetime" Guarantee. Allow an extra week for processing.) Overprint Type I has 12.75 mm spacing, a crisp impression, and solid black numerals. Overprint Type II has 13+ mm spacing, a slightly doubled-looking impression, and partially UNfilled numerals. The measuring is done from the right edge of the left "0" the right edge of the right "0". This is great example of a stamp that can be quite hard to find with such nice appearance.

ACTUAL item.

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225.00

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401522

1941 blank-value FRANCO BETALT. Postage Paid provisional handstamp used to supplement the Faroe #2-6 surcharges. In addition to surcharging the stamps that became Faroe #2-6, the Faroe post office had these "postage paid" handstamps locally made in 5, 10, and 20 øre denominations. (For increased flexibility, the denomination was removed from a couple of the handstamps, creating blank-value handstamps such as this example.) These handstamps were applied to unfranked mail brought to the postal counters, usually when there was a quantity of mail. The town postmark was struck along side. However, most of the use was on four types of cards, mostly money collection (COD) cards, such as this example, titled "Postindkassering" cards; typically used to collect monies due, not involving a package. ONLY this type of card has three boxes on the right side: 1) At top for the postage and sending date postmark (but there are normally no sending dates when the FRANCO BETALT handstamp was used. 2) At middle for the receiving postmark of the addressee post office. 3) At bottom, for the postmark date on which the address post office returned the card to the originating post office (after which the originating post office would pay the original sender). Essentially "reverse money orders", the "Postindkassering" cards were used to collect money owed, insurance premiums, club dues, etc. For the most part, all that still exists are these "coupons" from the right side of the card; the post office discarded the rest of the card after a specified amount of time. Use of the blank-value handstamp in Thorshavn ran only one month: 10 May 1941 through 9 June 1941. Wowern stated use started 10 May and that date has followed into Daka, however Hopballe reported use without denomination started later, on 23 May (but I have previously had a 20 May example). Because the PORTO BETALT handstamps did not "look like postage stamps" and because they were most often used on business mail, printed matter, or postal forms, they were apparently usually discarded; rather few examples have survived. This example has a blank-value PORTO BETALT handstamp on a BROWN (unusual color) "Postindkassering" money collection card coupon, likely used within Thorshavn. It was received at the addressee post office on 30 May 1941 and was sent back to the originating post office on 10 June (a day after the use of the blank-value handstamps ended). There is no postmark on the backside, thus the originating post office is not known, but this very likely originated at Thorshavn (otherwise it would be a "rare" and costly item). VF++ quality strike and excellent overall condition. A very useful article about Franco Betalt provisional handstamps and the different types of cards/coupons is included with this item.

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SOLD
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401169

Scott #4 OVERPRINT VARIETY, Daka GF10 2017 #6r [1940 20 øre overprint on 15 øre Caravel] Mint, very lightly hinged, with F-VF centering. Very fresh and bright. Daka-listed "SHORT BAR" overprint variety from position 78 in the sheet; the left edge of the bar is in the normal position, but the right edge of the bar lines up with the right inside edge of the "0" (instead of lining up with the center-to-right outside edge of the "0").

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89.00

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401171

Scott #2 Type I, Facit #4I, AFA #2A, Daka GF10 2017 #4 [2 May 1941 (1st Printing) 20 øre overprint on 1 øre Wavy-Line Numeral] NEVER HINGED with Fine centering. Very fresh and bright. The Type I overprint was issued 2 May 1941 (the second printing was issued 28 May 1941). Type I has 12 mm spacing between the 20s, measured from right side to right side of the "0" numerals in the overprint (Type II has 13 mm spacing). The Type II stamps are scarcer. Completely NH and absolutely no defects, but offered at a very low price because of the centering. For comparison, Type I NH VF would be $70!

ACTUAL item.

29.00

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401172

Scott #3 [1941 20 øre overprint on 5 øre Wavy-Lines Numeral] NEVER HINGED with F-VF+ centering. Wonderfully fresh and bright with strong color, "perfect" perforations, and "pristine" never hinged original gum.

ACTUAL item.

84.00

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401173

Scott #4 [1940 20 øre overprint on 15 øre Caravel] NEVER HINGED with F-VF centering. Wonderfully fresh and bright with strong color, "perfect" perforations, and "pristine" never hinged original gum.

ACTUAL item.

98.00

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401174

Scott #5 Type I [1940 50 øre overprint on 5 øre Wavy-lines Numeral; 1940 Overprint Type I] Used with VF centering and with a neat, correct type of cancellation in use at that time. A very attractive example of a scarcer stamp that is missing from many collections. (I guarantee that this stamp is genuine. It is not a stamp that normally requires a certificate, however, if you wish to have a certificate, for the reduced cost of only $20 I will supply a Jay Smith certificate with "Lifetime" Guarantee. Allow an extra week for processing.) Overprint Type I has 12.75 mm spacing, a crisp impression, and solid black numerals. Overprint Type II has 13+ mm spacing, a slightly doubled-looking impression, and partially UNfilled numerals. The measuring is done from the right edge of the left "0" the right edge of the right "0". This is great example of a stamp that can be quite hard to find with such nice appearance.

ACTUAL item.

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135.00

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401175

Scott #5 Type I [1940 50 øre overprint on 5 øre Wavy-lines Numeral; 1940 Overprint Type I] Used with F-VF+ centering and with a neat, correct type of cancellation in use at that time. A very attractive example of a scarcer stamp that is missing from many collections. (I guarantee that this stamp is genuine. It is not a stamp that normally requires a certificate, however, if you wish to have a certificate, for the reduced cost of only $20 I will supply a Jay Smith certificate with "Lifetime" Guarantee. Allow an extra week for processing.) Overprint Type I has 12.75 mm spacing, a crisp impression, and solid black numerals. Overprint Type II has 13+ mm spacing, a slightly doubled-looking impression, and partially UNfilled numerals. The measuring is done from the right edge of the left "0" the right edge of the right "0". This is great example of a stamp that can be quite hard to find with such nice appearance.

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120.00

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401177

Scott #6 Type I, OVERPRINT VARIETY, Daka GF10 2017 #8p [1940 60 øre overprint on 6 øre Wavy-lines Numeral; 1940 Overprint Type I] Used with VF centering and with a neat, correct type of cancellation in use at that time. Remarkably fresh and bright! Daka-listed "BROKEN TOP OF RIGHT 6" overprint variety from position 27 in the sheet. Even disregarding the scarce variety, this is a very attractive example of a scarcer stamp that is missing from many collections. (I guarantee that this stamp is genuine. It is not a stamp that normally requires a certificate, however, if you wish to have a certificate, for the reduced cost of only $20 I will supply a Jay Smith certificate with "Lifetime" Guarantee. Allow an extra week for processing.) Overprint Type I has 12.75 mm spacing, a crisp impression, and solid black numerals. Overprint Type II has 13+ mm spacing, a slightly doubled-looking impression, and partially UNfilled numerals. The measuring is done from the right edge of the left "0" the right edge of the right "0". This is great example of a stamp that can be quite hard to find with such nice appearance.

ACTUAL item.

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255.00

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247605

3 [1941 20 on 5 overprint] Used with VF centering, but couple small toned spots on perforation tips. Otherwise would be $32 for this centering.

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9.50

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668 [2016 Codfish] VF sheet of 6.

2016 Codfish. Engraving by Martin Mörck. [This Codfish stamp production method is unique and every stamp is unique: A piece of dried codfish skin (the yellow part in the image) was applied to the stamp and then printed in red by typography. The skin pattern is different on every stamp, thus every stamp is unique.] [246386]

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Temporarily out of stock. If you are seeking this item, please email to get on the waiting list.

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668 [2016 Codfish] single.

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WANTED
Needed. Please make offer.

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94-93 pair (reversed)

VF: 1983 Old Chesspieces. [246266]

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6.00

4.50

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246269

1983 Nordic Costumes. 101 YELLOWISH GUM [1983 Nordic House souvenir sheet (costumes and flags)] Two types of paper/gum were utilized for printing this issue; they appear to have been printed / processed at different times, or in different batches, because the two types are also consistently cut to different sizes. I have not found any published information which states which, if either, type is scarcer, however, in my experience, THIS YELLOWISH GUM type is seen more frequently than the White Gum type (though DAKA GF10 assigns equal prices to them). DIFFERENCES: Under daylight, gum more yellowish; backside under UV light much duller; and consistently cut 120 mm wide (instead of 121 mm). Listed by DAKA GF10, however, I have never noticed any dealer offering specifically offering either type for sale! This is priced the same as the "normal" undifferentiated type I offer in the regular stamp listings. [If you do not know which type you have, but you would like to obtain the other type, AT THE SAME TIME AS ORDERING OTHER STAMPS you are welcome to send your example to me with instructions for me to return it along with the other type you need.]

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8.50

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245659

5 Type I [1940 50 øre overprint on 5 øre Numeral] Mint, lightly hinged and with expert and owner marks on reverse as often seen on these stamps, with XF centering. Wonderfully fresh and attractive. The KEY VALUE of the Faroe WWII set.

ACTUAL item.

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329.00

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241830

2017 "The Seven Swans" Fairy Tale BLACKPRINT of Scott #688a souvenir sheet (containing both stamp designs). Imperforate, NH VF. This stamp issue is designed in a Chinese style by Li Yunzhong and engraved by Martin Mörck. (Some of the Scandinavian post offices have been doing a lot cooperative and training work with Chinese stamp artists and engravers.) Issued in a limited quantity and probably many sold to Chinese collectors. This has interest from Faroe collectors, Mörck collectors, China-related collectors, and collectors of Chinese art, etc.

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55.00

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241832

2019 "Old Watermill" BLACKPRINT design of the 35 kr stamp of the set, Scott #???. These little-known artifacts of Faroe life were already in use in the late 1700s. They were entirely built in the Faroes, except the millstone had to be imported due to lack of the suitable type of rock in the Faroes. They were mostly very small -- this one shows the height of the building is not much more than a man. Imperforate, NH VF. Engraved by Martin Mörck. Only 1500 printed; they were included in the 2019 Year BOOK, but the post office stated that only 400 examples would be sold separately (i.e. not in the year book). I believe that many collectors missed this issue. In addition to being sought by collectors of Mörck engravings, it is also of thematic interest to a varied range of collectors (mills, falling water, architecture, traditional clothing, engineering, etc.).

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55.00

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241765

3 October 2016: Night Concerts Stamps strip of 4 designs. "Office" machine type. VF

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13.00

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12.75

241767

2 October 2017: Colors (WITHOUT Nordia 2017 black text) Stamps strip of 4 designs. "Office" machine type. VF

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16.00

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241771

21 September 2018: Dogs (Macao 2018) Stamps strip of 4 designs. "Office" machine type. VF

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16.50

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241775

3 June 2019: Pigs (Wuhan 2019) Stamps strip of 4 designs. "Office" machine type. VF

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WANTED
Strips or sets needed. Please make offer. If you need this and there is no BuyIt button, please send your want list.

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240717

2 Type I [1941 20 øre overprint on 1 øre Numeral] NH F-VF. Very fresh.

ACTUAL item.

58.00

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240721

2 Type I [1941 20 øre overprint on 1 øre Numeral] Used with F-VF+ centering and neat, light cancellation. Unusually attractive example.

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110.00

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240722

2 Type I [1941 20 øre overprint on 1 øre Numeral] Used with F-VF centering and neat, light cancellation. Very attractive.

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105.00

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240734

5 Type I [1940 50 øre overprint on 5 øre Numeral] Used with F-VF centering and light cancellation. A very nice and fresh example of a difficult stamp!

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115.00

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240279

2 Type I [1941 20 øre overprint on 1 øre Numeral] Mint, very lightly hinged, with XF-Superb centering. Pristine appearance.

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55.00

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239902

1 October 2013: Trolls strip of 4 designs. "Office" machine type. VF

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15.00

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239905

1 October 2014: Slania-Engraved Stamps strip of 4 designs. "Office" machine type. VF

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14.00

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239810

5 [50 on 5 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge] Used F-VF with neat cancellation.

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115.00

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237873

Faroe #2 Type I and Denmark #230 [Faroe 20 on 1 øre WWII Provisional Surcharge] Used VF on small piece (envelope, not parcel card) with Danish 10 øre violet Wavy-Line. The Faroe stamp has a couple shorter perforations. Single Used VF stamp normally $115.

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79.00

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237239

94a [1983 Chess Complete Booklet] with Plate Variety on 2nd stamp (only appears in some booklets): Black vertical line inside chess piece left forearm (on our right). Most recently listed in DAKA GF10 2000 edition, #77x variety on H2 booklet. NH VF.

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26.50

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233530

19 [1975 450 oyru Farm] "BROWN HILL" variety. This variety in which the hillside in the upper left corner is distinctly brownish has been well known since 1975 or 1976. Yet it has never been catalog listed whereas many lesser varieties have been listed. This variety is somewhat scarcer than the usual "green hill" stamps.

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7.50

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8.00

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233531

19 [1975 450 oyru Farm] "GREEN HILL" normal color. The hillside in the upper left corner is distinctly greenish. The difference between this normal color and the "brown hill" variety has never been catalog listed.

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2.50

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2.75

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