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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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400719

Scott #258, 259, 261, 263, 264, 266, 267, 268 [1950 Icelandic Scenes: 10, 20, 60, 90 aur and 1, 1.50, 2, and 5 kronur] (VF or better) on 12 October 1950 registered FDC to Denmark, with official FD cancellation. This is the complete 8-stamp set that was issued on that day. (More than one type of FD cancellation may have been used for this date / issue, compare with your collection.) No markings on the back of the cover; that is normal to Denmark. The Scott #261 [60 aur] denomination is XF centered and is the KEY USED STAMP OF THE SET, with a Used Scott value of $24 and if removed from the cover would sell for even more than that in XF centering. A very attractive example of this FDC, with an especially nice 60 aur stamp.

ACTUAL item.

32.00

400720

Scott #C23, C26 [1947 75 aur and 3 kr Airmails] (VF) on December 1954 surface-rate, registered cover to the U.S. The cancellation is faint, but the receiving postmark on the reverse is dated December 13, 1954. The envelope itself was originally created in 1952 for FDCs and memorial covers for Scott #274-7 [Death of Sveinn Björnsson, First President of Iceland]. However, this use several years later is just using the envelope for philatelic-business mail, addressed to Van Dahl Publications (Albany, Oregon), then the publisher of Stamp Collector magazine/newspaper. I suspect that this registered use was sending payment for a subscription or advertising and is a proper "non-philatelic" use, even though within the philatelic business. The 3.75 total postage exactly paid the 1.75 surface letter rate to all countries outside Scandinavia [1 October 1953 - 30 June 1958], and the 2.00 registration fee [1 May 1950 - 30 June 1958]. The 1947 airmail stamps were still in regular use at this time. An attractive cover that represents an unusual use.

ACTUAL item.

12.00

400721

Scott #278 4-block, 288, 297 [1953 10 aur Manuscript; 1955 1.25 kr Diver; and 2.30 kr Telegraph - Telephone] (VF) on 3 October 1956 surface, registered cover to Los Angeles, California, U.S., sent by the post office. Excellent REYKJAVIK bridge cancellation Type B5c. Receiving postmarks on the reverse are dated October 12, 1956. The 3.95 total postage appears to include a 20 aur convenience overpayment. 1.75 surface letter rate to all countries outside Scandinavia [1 October 1953 - 30 June 1958] and 2.00 registration fee [1 May 1950 - 30 June 1958]. The Scott #297 is remarkably hard to find on a postally used cover; the Facit Norden 2022 value is SEK on cover, but it seems to be even scarcer than that.

ACTUAL item.

10.00

400722

Scott #262, 309 x2, 310 [1952 75 aur Tractor Plowing Field; 1958 1 kr and 2.50 kr Flowers] (VF) on 22 July 1958 surface, registered cover to Los Angeles, California, U.S., sent by the post office. Excellent REYKJAVIK bridge cancellation Type B5c. Receiving postmarks on the reverse are dated July 24, 1958. The 5.25 total postage exactly pays the postal rates: 2.25 surface letter rate (0-20 grams) to all countries outside Scandinavia [1 July 1958 - 28 February 1960] and 3.00 registration fee [1 July 1958 - 31 August 1961]. The Scott #309-10 [Flowers] stamps were issued just a few days earlier on 8 July 1958; they are not often seen on postally used covers.

ACTUAL item.

8.00

400723

Scott #288, 316 [1955 Diver; 1958 4 kr Government Building] (VF) on 14 April 1959 surface, registered cover to Los Angeles, California, U.S., sent by the post office. Excellent REYKJAVIK bridge cancellation Type B5c. Receiving postmarks on the reverse are dated April 17, 1959. The 5.25 total postage exactly pays the postal rates: 2.25 surface letter rate (0-20 grams) to all countries outside Scandinavia [1 July 1958 - 28 February 1960] and 3.00 registration fee [1 July 1958 - 31 August 1961]. These two stamps are surprisingly infrequently seen on postally used covers.

ACTUAL item.

8.00

400732

Scott #199-201 [1937 Christian X 25th Anniversary] (VF, with some slight gum soak on perforation tips) Complete set on attractive FDC, with neat typed address, to Wein (Vienna) Austria, with REYKJAVIK 14 V 37 (14 May 1937) cancellations. No markings on reverse of cover. The gum soak on some perforation tips is fairly typical with on-cover stamps of this issue due to the porous stamp paper. As nice an example of this scarce FDC as I have ever had. Based on my recording (which started in 2000) of what I have had of early Iceland FDCs, this is one of only two examples I have had since 2000; I had perhaps one other example from 1973-1999. Facit 2024 value SEK 3300!

ACTUAL item.

290.00

400733

ACTUAL item.

290.00

400734

Scott #203, 204, 205 [1 April 1938 15, 20, 35 aur Geysir] (VF) FDC bearing three of the four denominations issued on this day; the fourth stamp was the 50 aur, which is "virtually always" on a separate cover because its face value was high enough to pay the postage on its own. (I have never recorded even seeing a cover bearing all four stamps.) With CACHET picturing Geysir, printed in blue, with English text. This is one of the earliest Icelandic CACHETED FDCs that I have seen; other early "cachets" have only "rubberstamped" text and even then are quite unusual. The English text, the style of the writing, and the size of the envelope strongly suggest that this cacheted envelope was produced in the U.S. and sent to Iceland for making FDCs. Neat "typed" address, sent by REGISTERED MAIL, to Wein (Vienna) Austria, with REYKJAVIK 1 IV 38 (1 April 1938) cancellations. With German transit postmark and Austrian receiving postmark on reverse of cover. A wonderfully fresh example of this scarce FDC. Based on my recording (which started in 2000) of what I have had of early Iceland FDCs, this is one of only two examples I have had since 2000; I had perhaps two other examples during 1973-1999 but they may not have been cacheted. A beautiful item for either an Iceland collection or a topical collection.

ACTUAL item.

SOLD

400735

Scott #203, 204, 205 [1 April 1938 15, 20, 35 aur Geysir] (F-VF) FDC bearing three of the four denominations issued on this day; the fourth stamp was the 50 aur, which is "virtually always" on a separate cover because its face value was high enough to pay the postage on its own. (I have never recorded even seeing a cover bearing all four stamps.) With CACHET picturing Geysir, printed in blue, with English text. This is one of the earliest Icelandic CACHETED FDCs that I have seen; other early "cachets" have only "rubberstamped" text and even then are quite unusual. The English text, the style of the writing, and the size of the envelope strongly suggest that this cacheted envelope was produced in the U.S. and sent to Iceland for making FDCs. Neat "typed" address, sent by REGISTERED MAIL, to Wein (Vienna) Austria, with REYKJAVIK 1 IV 38 (1 April 1938) cancellations. With German transit postmark and Austrian receiving postmark on reverse of cover. A wonderfully fresh example of this scarce FDC. Based on my recording (which started in 2000) of what I have had of early Iceland FDCs, this is one of only two examples I have had since 2000; I had perhaps two other examples during 1973-1999 but they may not have been cacheted. A beautiful item for either an Iceland collection or a topical collection.

ACTUAL item.

48.00

400736

Scott #209-11 [1 Dec 1938 University set/3] (VF, F-VF) FDC bearing the complete set of three stamps. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the post-office-applied boxed 2-line / 2-language handstamped cachet: with sharp text and sharp corners, in dark black (JSA#1), in violet (JSA#2), and in greenish blue (JSA#3); and with flared-out corners and worn text, in grayish black (JSA#4). I have also recorded an unboxed 3-line / 3-language cachet handstamp, in violet (JSA#5). This cover has the JSA#1 type handstamp. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the REYKJAVIK 1 December 1938 cancellations in three different styles: JSA#1) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 31 mm thus larger lettering. JSA#2) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 28 mm thus smaller lettering. JSA#3) Cancel type B5a ("bottom bridge", date with Arabic month, no time indicator), 27 mm. This cover has Superb strikes of the JSA#1 cancellation. Neat handwritten address, to the U.S., no markings on reverse. A wonderfully fresh example of this scarce FDC. Priced at only about the value of the Used stamps.

ACTUAL item.

48.00

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400737

Scott #209-11 [1 Dec 1938 University set/3] (all VF or XF) FDC bearing the complete set of three stamps. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the post-office-applied boxed 2-line / 2-language handstamped cachet: with sharp text and sharp corners, in dark black (JSA#1), in violet (JSA#2), and in greenish blue (JSA#3); and with flared-out corners and worn text, in grayish black (JSA#4). I have also recorded an unboxed 3-line / 3-language cachet handstamp, in violet (JSA#5). This cover has the JSA#4 type handstamp. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the REYKJAVIK 1 December 1938 cancellations in three different styles: JSA#1) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 31 mm thus larger lettering. JSA#2) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 28 mm thus smaller lettering. JSA#3) Cancel type B5a ("bottom bridge", date with Arabic month, no time indicator), 27 mm. This cover has one strike of the JSA#2 cancellation. UNADDRESSED -- one of only a couple unaddressed examples of this FDC that I can recall having -- no markings on reverse. A wonderfully fresh example of this scarce FDC. Priced at only about the value of the Used stamps.

ACTUAL item.

58.00

400738

Scott #209-11 [1 Dec 1938 University set/3] (VF) FDC bearing the complete set of three stamps. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the post-office-applied boxed 2-line / 2-language handstamped cachet: with sharp text and sharp corners, in dark black (JSA#1), in violet (JSA#2), and in greenish blue (JSA#3); and with flared-out corners and worn text, in grayish black (JSA#4). I have also recorded an unboxed 3-line / 3-language cachet handstamp, in violet (JSA#5). This cover does not have a handstamp; I have never recorded seeing a handstamp on a cover mailed to this recipient. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the REYKJAVIK 1 December 1938 cancellations in three different styles: JSA#1) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 31 mm thus larger lettering. JSA#2) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 28 mm thus smaller lettering. JSA#3) Cancel type B5a ("bottom bridge", date with Arabic month, no time indicator), 27 mm. This cover has strikes of the JSA#1 cancellation. Registered mail, with printed address to "Mr. Vilhjálmur Thor / Commissioner General Icelandic Commission / to the New York World's Fair 1939. ..." to the U.S., with New York receiving postmarks on the reverse. A great example of this scarce FDC tied directly to the Icelandic participation in the 1939 Worlds Fair. Priced at only about the value of the Used stamps.

ACTUAL item.

55.00

400739

ACTUAL item.

55.00

400740

Scott #209-11 [1 Dec 1938 University set/3] (all VF or XF) FDC bearing the complete set of three stamps. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the post-office-applied boxed 2-line / 2-language handstamped cachet: with sharp text and sharp corners, in dark black (JSA#1), in violet (JSA#2), and in greenish blue (JSA#3); and with flared-out corners and worn text, in grayish black (JSA#4). I have also recorded an unboxed 3-line / 3-language cachet handstamp, in violet (JSA#5). This cover has the JSA#2 type handstamp. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the REYKJAVIK 1 December 1938 cancellations in three different styles: JSA#1) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 31 mm thus larger lettering. JSA#2) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 28 mm thus smaller lettering. JSA#3) Cancel type B5a ("bottom bridge", date with Arabic month, no time indicator), 27 mm. This cover has VF-XF strikes of the JSA#3 cancellation. Neatly typed address, by REGISTERED mail within Reykjavik. There are no markings on the back of the cover, but that normal for such a (local) cover at that time. A wonderfully fresh example of this scarce FDC -- this is certainly one of the nicest looking FDCs of this issue that I have ever had. Priced at only about the value of the Used stamps.

ACTUAL item.

65.00

400741

Scott #209-11 [1 Dec 1938 University set/3] (F-VF, but with some perf toning) FDC bearing the complete set of three stamps. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the post-office-applied boxed 2-line / 2-language handstamped cachet: with sharp text and sharp corners, in dark black (JSA#1), in violet (JSA#2), and in greenish blue (JSA#3); and with flared-out corners and worn text, in grayish black (JSA#4). I have also recorded an unboxed 3-line / 3-language cachet handstamp, in violet (JSA#5). This cover has NO handstamp. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the REYKJAVIK 1 December 1938 cancellations in three different styles: JSA#1) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 31 mm thus larger lettering. JSA#2) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 28 mm thus smaller lettering. JSA#3) Cancel type B5a ("bottom bridge", date with Arabic month, no time indicator), 27 mm. This cover has faint strikes of the JSA#3 cancellation. Neatly handwritten address, sent by REGISTERED MAIL to the famous cover dealer Francis J. Field, in England, with receiving postmark on reverse. A very interesting looking FDC that looks more like a non-philatelic cover than most FDCs of the period. Priced at only about the value of the Used stamps, taking the toning spots into account.

ACTUAL item.

24.00

400742

Scott #209-11 [1 Dec 1938 University set/3] (VF, F-VF) FDC bearing the complete set of three stamps. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the post-office-applied boxed 2-line / 2-language handstamped cachet: with sharp text and sharp corners, in dark black (JSA#1), in violet (JSA#2), and in greenish blue (JSA#3); and with flared-out corners and worn text, in grayish black (JSA#4). I have also recorded an unboxed 3-line / 3-language cachet handstamp, in violet (JSA#5). This cover has the JSA#5 type handstamp. I have so far (12/2025) recorded the REYKJAVIK 1 December 1938 cancellations in three different styles: JSA#1) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 31 mm thus larger lettering. JSA#2) Cancel type B1d (full-bridge, date with Roman month, with time indicator), 28 mm thus smaller lettering. JSA#3) Cancel type B5a ("bottom bridge", date with Arabic month, no time indicator), 27 mm. This cover has VF-XF strikes of the JSA#3 cancellation. Neatly typed address within Reykjavik. There are no markings on the back of the cover, but that normal for such a (local) cover at that time. A wonderfully fresh example of this scarce FDC -- this is certainly one of the nicest looking FDCs of this issue that I have ever had. It is the only such FDC I have had in a very long time with the 3-line handstamp. Priced at only about the value of the Used stamps.

ACTUAL item.

58.00

400486

Scott #711 [1993 30 kr Team Handball] (VF) on 18-21 February 1994 Official Stamp Show Pictorial Cancellation Cover for Hong Kong 94 stamp show. Official cachet, unaddressed.

REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.

4.00

400487

Scott #711B [1994 30 kr Weightlifting] (VF) on 5-8 May 1994 Official Stamp Show Pictorial Cancellation Cover for Essen (Germany) 94 stamp show. Official cachet, unaddressed.

REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.

3.00

400488

Scott #711B [1994 30 kr Weightlifting] (VF) on 11-13 March 1994 Official Stamp Show Pictorial Cancellation Cover for Milanophil (Italy) 94 stamp show. Official cachet, unaddressed.

REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.

3.00

400199

Iceland Scott #147 [1925 35 aur Reykjavik, Esja Mountain] (F-VF+) correctly franked solo use on 26 October 1928 PAQUEBOT cover to the U.S., machine canceled at BERGEN, Norway, and with Bergen violet "PAQUEBOT" handstamp. This may be "movie star fan mail" addressed to "Mrs. Constance Talmadge", a big star of the silent films era, in many films 1914-1929. Alternatively, it may have contained a personal letter to Mrs. Talmadge; the type of envelope and appearance of the handwriting suggests it was written on board a cruise ship and addressed by somebody familiar with U.S. addressing style. There is no return address and nothing on the reverse. Typical of posted-at-sea mail en-route on the North Atlantic or handed to fishing boat captains at Icelandic small coastal villages. Wonderfully neat and attractive.

ACTUAL item.

110.00

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400205

Scott #208B, 226 pair, 229 [1945 1 kr Geysir / Geyser Perf 14; 1943 35 aur Fish; 1939 2 kr Viking, Perf 14] (VF) on 7 June 1946 POSTAL MONEY ORDER TRANSFER FORM FOR WIRED (TELEGRAPHED) PAYMENT in the amount of 1000 kronur from NORDFJORDUR with bridge cancellation, to [Solbergi ???, no postmark]. The stamps are on the reverse -- there was no location for them on the front. While this bridge cancellation is not highly-valued in Facit, any such item from a village is remarkably scarce with a fully readable bridge cancellation. The franking correctly pays the 370 aur rate [14 Nov 1942 - 30 Sep 1947] of 100 aur for the first 1000 kr and 30 aur for each additional 1000 kr or part thereof (100 + 9x30). The lower left corner was snipped off, but I have been told that this was officially done as a "status control" method. Wonderfully fresh quality of a very unusual use. While MAILED postal money order forms from this era are quite scarce, TELEGRAPH / WIRED postal money order forms are "rare" in my experience. This is the only such item I have had in 52 years; it came from an exhibition collection.

ACTUAL item.

89.00

249905

Scott #219 (Facit #242C2) 4-strip and Scott #221 (Facit #245C2) x3 [1941 5 aur and 1942 10 aur green Fish, both Comb Perforation 14 x 14] (VF, F-VF) on ca.1942 domestic cover from SAUDARKROKUR to Reykjavik. The cancellations are faint, there is a blemish in the address area, and there is a fold at the bottom, but this is an unusual combination of stamps and was mailed from a mid-size town that is not often encountered on covers in this time period. No markings on reverse. The franking totals 50 aur, made up in an odd way, which means that if it were mailed up through 14 November 1942, it was a double weight cover; or if mailed after that date it was a single weight cover. From this town, with a clear date and the envelope in better quality, this would easily be a $30 item. However, as it is, it has a very low price, despite being quite scarce!

ACTUAL item.

9.00

249907

Great Britain Scott #261, 263 [1941 2d light orange and 3d light violet George VI] (VF) on very unusual SPECIAL FLIGHT COVER dated 10 August 1945 from "SUTTON COLDFIELD" to Iceland, where it is backstamped in Reykjavik on 16 and 17 August 1945. Mailed by the famous aero-philatelic company Francis J. Field, Ltd.; in their customary pencil handwriting on reverse, it is stated to be from the "First acceptance for civil mails flown by the R.A.F." [to Iceland]. Thus is early post-WWII civil mail, but carried by the RAF which I believe had the only planes flying from the UK to Iceland at this point in time. Addressed to the Icelandic postmaster, whose office dutifully marked the cover with two EXTREMELY SCARCE boxed handstamps: "Refusé" (French language on international mails) and "REBUTS" (returned to sender). These ICELANDIC MARKINGS are rarely seen and very much sought after on any type of mail. This airmail flight is not listed in any catalog or reference that I have checked and I have never before (in 51 years) had an example from this RAF civil mail service. Francis Field was a pioneer in making sure that such unusual airmail situations were documented by covers. The previous owner of this cover paid (very appropriately in my opinion) $67.50 for this cover in the mid-1970s, 50 years ago! This would be a very special addition to an Icelandic airmail postal history collection.

ACTUAL item.

89.00

247900

Denmark Scott #16 [1871 2 sk Bicolor, Perforation 14 x 13.5] on 1874 COVER MAILED FROM ICELAND TO DENMARK. Business message written on pre-printed form of the Icelandic firm "H. Th. A. Thomsen", dated 26 July 1874 at Reykjavik, Iceland. PRIVATELY CARRIED BY MESSENGER FROM ICELAND to København, Denmark, and there franked with the 2 skilling Danish Bicolor stamp, at the local postage rate, and entered into the Danish post, with the København FOOTPOST completing the delivery. The clear footpost "FP in elongated oval" postmark is dated 7 August 1874. The reverse of the cover (folded form) bears a colorless embossed letter-seal impression of the Thomsen company and Reykjavik location (this is hard to see in scanned images, but it is easy to see under oblique lighting). The recipient company filed the message with their docketing marking, naming the Thomsen firm and stating the sender location of Reykjavik. At this time, the "Diana" postal steamer sailed on the København - Faroe Islands - Reykjavik route. The Reykjavik date and the København date reflect a reasonable transit time for the "Diana". The stamp is Fine-centered, with a creased lower right corner perforation tooth, and bearing a clear #1 3-ring numeral cancellation. This is a rare use that is perhaps unique (?). "DAKA Nordatlant Handbook 1998" listed only five such uses privately carried from Iceland that were mailed, with Danish franking, through the København Footpost, but only in 1852-1864, and only one or two of each franking. Other such Skilling Bicolor uses may also exist and may have been subsequently recorded, but if so, such are extremely rare. This example had not been previously recognized and recorded. Consultation with other experts has confirmed my description, with estimates of value ranging from a few to several thousand dollars. Icelandic covers of this early date are very rare. A very important piece of postal history either for an Icelandic collection or a Danish Bicolor Skilling collection.

ACTUAL item.

3400.00

244916

207 3-STRIP [1940 45 aur Geyser] (VF) on 23 November 1942 registered commercial U.S. CENSORED business-size cover to the U.S. 135 aur postal rate is for a triple-weight (>40 to 60 grams) surface mail cover to worldwide countries outside Scandinavia: postage 95 aur, registration 40 aur (both elements 1 Jan 1940 - 31 Dec 1942 inclusive). Very fresh and attractive example of commercial mail that was critically important to Iceland during WWII.

ACTUAL item.

24.00

244917

207 [1940 45 aur Geyser] (VF) solo use on 23 February 1940 commercial (European size) cover to the U.S. This stamp was issued 6 January 1940 for this 45 aur single-weight postal rate for worldwide countries outside Scandinavia (1 Jan 1940 - 31 Dec 1942 inclusive). With some edge wear but neat and attractive.

ACTUAL item.

12.00

244918

121 [1921 25 aur red Christian X] (Fine) solo use on 3 July 1923 picture postcard from REYKJAVÍK to the U.S., and forwarded. Nice locally printed card: a reproduced photo of a scene of rock structures "Í Almannagjá" (Almannagjá is a gorge, within Þingvellir [Thingvellir] National Park, which marks the edge of the North American tectonic plate. This area was used as a backdrop scene for the Game of Thrones TV show). This stamp was issued 18 April 1921 for this worldwide (outside Scandinavia) 25 aur post card rate: 1 April 1921 - 30 September 1925 (inclusive). This stamp is quite scarce on cover/card: Facit 2022 value is SEK 1600 (about $180 3/2022). An attractive example, made even nicer by the nice locally produced postcard.

ACTUAL item.

135.00

244921

281 [1953 1.75 kr Old Manuscripts] (F-VF) solo use on 25 March 1955 airmail picture postcard with "KEFLAVIK / FLUGVÖLLUR" bridge cancellation, to the U.S. The 1.75 kr franking is a 5 aur convenience overpayment of the 1.70 kr rate -- there was never a 1.70 kr stamp in this rate period. The total 170 aur postal rate is the surface world (outside Scandinavia) postcard rate (100 aur) plus the minimum airmail surcharge amount (70 aur); 1 October 1953 - 30 June 1958 inclusive. Locally published postcard picturing Þórsmörk above the Krossá river. Minor wear at top of card. Surprisingly scarce solo use of this stamp, though a small convenience overpayment, this was typically how this rate was actually paid. This cancellation device is especially interesting to collectors of bridge cancellations: It has no lower bridge line; similar to type B5 which has no upper bridge line, but to my knowledge a type number has not been assigned to this one with no lower bridge line. However, Þorsteins in his 2003 bridge cancels book lumped this cancel into type B6; it seems to be the only such postmark with no lower bridge line (in that catalog the cancel is valued at 10 Euro.

ACTUAL item.

20.00

244923

APO 810 (Baldurshagi) 4-bar hand cancel "OCT / 29 [INVERTED!!] / 1941 / A.M." with the 810 around the circle on right . Facit 2022 number: APO 810 H-3-1-4. Blue rectangular racetrack #612 censor handstamp. Non-philatelic cover from Earl Runkel, a member of the 10th Infantry Band, to a 2nd Infantry Band member back in the States. Franked with 3c "For Defense" Liberty Torch stamp. Roughly opened back flap, but looks very nice on front. Inverted dates in Icelandic APO postmarks are quite unusual. So far, this postmark type is the only recorded 810 postmark type in this time period. Non-philatelic covers of this postmark type are unusual.

ACTUAL item.

39.00

244925

B7-11 [1949 Charities Set] (F-VF, VF) on 20 August 1949 registered airmail philatelic cover from REYKJAVÍK to the U.S. with transit and receiving postmarks. Light blue frame registration label and violet airmail handstamp. Nice postally used examples of these stamps (which are hard to find actually used). Even though this is philatelic, the registration and backstamps make it exhibitable. Very attractive.

ACTUAL item.

16.00

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244927

209-11 [1938 Reykjavik University set] (all VF) on 21 December 1938 registered philatelic cover from REYKJAVÍK to the U.S. with transit and receiving postmarks. Light blue frame registration label. A quantity of similar envelopes were mailed to Mr. Vilhjálmur Thor, Commissioner General Icelandic Commission to the New York Worlds Fair 1939. It is my understanding that these were sent to Mr. Thor to be used as gifts to Icelandic supporters in the U.S. and/or to be sold at the fair (which opened April 30, 1939). Nice postally used examples of these stamps (which are hard to find actually used) -- a Used VF set of singles sells for $56.50 -- VF centering is hard to find. I actually currently need Used VF singles for stock! Even though this is philatelic, the registration and backstamps make it exhibitable. Very attractive and a nice 1939 Worlds Fair item!

ACTUAL item.

59.00

242626

Iceland: Scott #109, 110, 112, 114 [1920 3, 4, 5 olive green (1922), 8 aur Christian X] (F-VF) on 1931 cover from REYKJAVIK to Denmark. The unusual FOUR COLOR FRANKING is remarkably unusual and rather spectacular, but even scarcer is that the cover was posted by a Danish naval officer using his official stationery, on board the Danish H.M.S. FYLLA (patrol ship 1920-1933) while the ship was visiting Reykjavik. Identifiable Danish naval mail, even domestic use, is extremely unusual in my experience; I have not previously seen or had such from Danish naval ship mailed from Iceland. Correct 20 aur letter rate franking to Denmark. A wonderful item in multiple respects!

ACTUAL item.

125.00

242628

144 [1925 7 aur Landing the Mail] (VF) solo use on 9 October 1929 from a STAMP DEALER in REYKJAVIK to the U.S. Very neat and attractive. Nice early stamp dealer mail and a nice use of this stamp.

ACTUAL item.

40.00

241643

279 [1953 70 aur Manuscript] (VF) solo use on 9 December 1957 surface printed matter rate (70 aur to 50 grams, 1 October 1953 - 30 June 1958) cover to the U.S. The envelope is unsealed, indicating printed matter. Commercial mail sent to a company, with company receiver on reverse. 1957 CHRISTMAS SEAL (tiny scuff) TIED BY CANCELLATION! This seal is very seldom seen properly tied to a non-philatelic cover.

ACTUAL item.

39.00

240330

208Ac pair, 208Bd, 225 pair, 226 pair [1947 60 aur and 1 kr Geyser Perf 11.5; 1945 25 aur red-brown Fish and 1946 35 aur Fish] (VF except 208Bd F-VF) on 19 April 1949 airmail EXPRESS cover to the U.S. with large red and black (printed on white paper) EXPRES label. New York receiving postmarks. Express covers are not often seen.

ACTUAL item.

50.00

239080

1936 VATNAJØKULL Swedish-Icelandic Glacier Expedition official cacheted cover dated 14 June 1936, bearing a 4-block of the 5 aur 1935 Matthias Jochumsson issue (Scott #196), to Reykjavik. Vertical fold in center of cover; not obvious, well away from the stamps, cancels, and cachet. The bridge postmark handbook indicates that this postmark was used 1936-1938. The "post office" was operated by the expedition members and the postmark was used only during the short expeditions (summers only); the 1937 and 1938 expeditions were shorter with far fewer members. I do not recall ever seeing an example of the postmark used in 1937 or 1938. A wonderful example; one of only four expedition covers I have had in 44 years.

ACTUAL item.

325.00

235899

C9, C10 [1931 30 aur, 1 kr ZEPPELIN Overprints] (VF, Fine+) on 30 June 1931 registered post card to Germany (Heinrich Keimel), with usual green triangular handstamp and Friedrichshafen machine receiver. If the stamps were removed from the cover, they would sell for $310 [1/2012] with this centering. Correct franking for a post card. Very fresh and attractive.

ACTUAL item.

325.00

235902

C15, C17-20, 219 [1934 10, 25, 50 aur, 1, 2 kr Airmail Scenes and 5 aur Fish] (VF) on 12 November 1945 registered airmail cover TO CANADA. Though the sender was a well-known stamp dealer, this cover, addressed to a person at a bank, could very reasonably be a totally commercial use (and if not, then it is still a commercial philatelic use). If this was a philatelic cover, the dealer would have used a 20 aur Airmail to complete the set instead of the 5 aur Fish. The rate is exactly correct for a 15 gram registered airmail cover at this time (60 aur surface to 20g, 60 aur registration, 90 aur per 5g air surcharge). The stamps on the cover would sell for about $90 [1/2012]. A very unusual use.

ACTUAL item.

170.00

235907

146 [1925 20 aur National Library/Museum] (VF) on 10 August 1926 PAQUEBOT cover to Denmark, machine canceled at BERGEN, Norway, and with light violetish red Bergen "Paquebot" handstamp. Typical of "fishing boat mail" posted en-route on the North Atlantic or handed to fishing boat captains at small coastal villages. Very attractive and fresh.

ACTUAL item.

145.00

235908

147 [1925 35 aur Reykjavik, Esja Mountain] (VF) on 23 January 1929 PAQUEBOT cover to the U.S., machine canceled at "KØBENHAVN / OMK" (with "KØB DANSE VARER" slogan), Denmark, and with Danish "FRA ISLAND" handstamp. Typical of "fishing boat mail" posted en-route on the North Atlantic or handed to fishing boat captains at small coastal villages. Very attractive.

ACTUAL item.

110.00

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235909

147 [1925 35 aur Reykjavik, Esja Mountain] (VF) on 1929 PAQUEBOT cover to the U.S. (addressed to the Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit), hand canceled at "KØBENHAVN / OMK 7", Denmark, and with Danish "FRA ISLAND" handstamp. Typical of "fishing boat mail" posted en-route on the North Atlantic or handed to fishing boat captains at small coastal villages. Very attractive.

ACTUAL item.

130.00

235910

112 pair, 120 [1922/1920 5 aur Olive Green and 25 aur Brown/Green Christian X] (VF) on 13 July 1931 PAQUEBOT cover to the U.S. machine canceled at "EDINBURGH / 1931 B", Scotland, and with Edinburgh italicized black "PAQUEBOT" handstamp. While generally typical of Icelandic "fishing boat mail" posted at Edinburgh, I have not previously encountered this machine postmark on Icelandic mail.

ACTUAL item.

150.00

235911

Iceland #112 [1922 5 aur Olive Green Christian X] and Denmark #94 [1921 10 øre Green Wavy-Line] (F-VF) on ICELANDIC - DANISH - NORWEGIAN TRIPLE COUNTRY cover hand canceled on 17 June 1929 at BERGEN and with black Bergen "Paquebot" handstamp, to København, Denmark. The sender may have been confused about what stamps were required or perhaps simply used whatever stamps were at hand. I have never before in 38 years had such a use. Spectacular!

ACTUAL item.

225.00

235912

Denmark #192 [1927 15 øre Typographed Caravel] (VF, cover creased through stamp) on beautiful 10 June 1929 shipmail cover TO ICELAND, posted at sea. Upon arrival at Reykjavik, it received a black boxed "Skipsbrief" (ship letter) handstamp and was machine canceled. Very attractive Danish hotel illustrated advertising cover. Non-philatelic uses of this handstamp are quite unusual as are Icelandic-canceled foreign stamps.

ACTUAL item.

180.00

235913

Iceland #117 [1920 15 aur Christian X, still in active use at the time] (F-VF) on 7 July 1934 Icelandic picture post card (real photo of Leif Ericsson statue) mailed aboard and WITHIN the SWEDISH cruise ship M/S Kungsholm, as it crossed the Arctic Circle, presumably after most recently having visited Iceland. Small spot near top. Canceled and handstamped with the seemingly full range (five different) of the official postal cancellations and handstamps available in the ship post office. Though I have handled hundreds of Kungsholm covers mailed at sea around the world, this is the first in 38 years that I can recall being mailed WITHIN the ship and probably one of less than five that have borne Icelandic stamps or markings.

ACTUAL item.

150.00

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