The numeral cancellations of Iceland are not often seen but are very actively collected. These cancellations are collected both by the numbers and by the stamp issues. Many of the numbers represent different post offices in different time periods; for example #42 was used at six different locations over the years. Thus most collectors seek most numbers in different time periods (on different stamp issues). Numeral cancellations are only rarely seen on Official stamps. Well centered examples are scarce and demand large premiums.
Numeral cancel 1 black F-VF on Scott #76 VF. #1 in 1903-1916 period (Arnabæli) or #1 in 1917-1941 period (Klausturhólar).
ACTUAL item.
38.00
246818
Numeral cancel 2 black Superb on Scott #76 VF but toned, with major plate variety (large break in left frame line) that is not listed by AFA. #2 in 1903-1911 period (Eyrarbakki) or #2 in 1913-1930 period and later possibly to 1964 (Svalbarðseyri). If the plate variety was AFA listed, would add about $35 to the price.
ACTUAL item.
28.00
246820
Numeral cancel 3 black Superb centered on Scott #102 Superb. 1903-1930 (Fellsmúli).
ACTUAL item.
35.00
246821
Numeral cancel 6 F-VF on Scott #119 F-VF+ (issued 1922). #6 in 1903-1922 and 1924-1930 period (Mosfell) and 1923-1924 period (Sel). This is the only numeral cancel 6 example that I have recorded having since around 2000 when I started keeping such records. Regardless of exact date of use, numeral 6 is quite scarce (Facit 2022 SEK 400-500 for ordinary example).
ACTUAL item.
69.00
246822
Numeral cancel 8 black F-VF+ on Scott #76 F-VF. #8 in 1903-1926 period (Stokkseyri).
ACTUAL item.
7.00
246823
Numeral cancel 8 black F-VF+ on Scott #76 VF toned. #8 in 1903-1926 period (Stokkseyri).
ACTUAL item.
5.00
246824
Numeral cancel 9 black Superb on Scott #76 Fine. #9 in 1903-1930 period (Stóri-Núpur).
ACTUAL item.
20.00
246825
Numeral cancel 11 black Superb on Scott #146 Superb. #11 in 1903-1930 period (þjósártún). This cancel, while generally not scarce, seems to be scarcer on stamps issued after 1925. Exceptional quality.
ACTUAL item.
25.00
246828
Numeral cancel 15 black VF on Scott #265 VF horizontal pair (issued 14 March 1952). #15 in 1946-1961 period (Litli-Hvammur). #15 is rare in earlier periods (at other small locations), but is still quite scarce in this final period. I have not recorded having an example of the #15 cancellation since I started keeping track around 2000.
ACTUAL item.
65.00
246830
Numeral cancel 17 black Superb on Scott #76 Average centered. #17 in 1903-1918 period (Rofabær).
ACTUAL item.
Numeral cancel 18 black VF on Scott #76 VF centered. #18 in 1903-1930 period (Seljaland). Though this postmark has a modest value in Facit it seems much harder to obtain. Until now, I have not recorded having an example of the #18 cancellation since I started keeping track around 2000.
ACTUAL item.
19.00
246832
Numeral cancel 18 black F-VF+ on Scott #76 F-VF centered, slight toned spot. #18 in 1903-1930 period (Seljaland). Though this postmark has a modest value in Facit it seems much harder to obtain. Until now, I have not recorded having an example of the #18 cancellation since I started keeping track around 2000.
ACTUAL item.
9.00
246834
Numeral cancel 24 black VF on Scott #76 with Average centering. #24 in 1903-1930 period (Hólmur).
ACTUAL item.
10.00
202475
Numeral 41 black F-VF on Scott #93 F-VF.
ACTUAL item.