Iceland: Stamps: Scott 8-20: 1876-1892 Perforation 14 x 13.5 Numerals
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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F-VF [73211]
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28.00
10
Fine [73211]
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15.00
10
Ave [73211]
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7.50
10
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73211]
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3.60
244690
10, Facit #11d, AFA 7.4 [1876 6 aur gray, blurred print Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5, Fourth Printing] NEVER HINGED with F-VF centering. Wonderfully fresh -- this must be from a recently broken block. An interesting feature of stamps from this printing is that when viewed under 10x magnification at an oblique angle to a point-light source, the ink has a silvery metallic sheen. NH examples of this stamp (Scott #10) are very scarce and seldom offered. (The 4th and 5th printings have the same NH value, no premium for the printing.) Terrific color, perfect perforations, and perfect original gum. [Facit 2022 value SEK 4000 (about $440 2/2022).]
ACTUAL item.
329.00
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236874
10 [1876 6 aur, Perf 14 x 13.5] Mint with Average centering, but no gum. Under 10x magnification, the perfs do not appear to touch the design, but they are close enough to call it Average. Facit 2013 value SEK 1300 = US$205 [1/2013]. Very fresh and attractive with nice color.
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F-VF [73212]
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6.20
11
Fine [73212]
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4.10
11
Ave [73212]
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2.10
11
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73212]
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33.75
1.05
242320
11, Facit #12d (Print 7) Thick Paper, with Perforation Variety. [1876 10 aur, Perf 14 x 13.5, 1895 printing] Mint with original gum, VF centering! Catalog listed perforation "error": blind hole 4 on top and bottom; on this denomination, only exists on the 1895 printing. On this example, the rough perforation also shows that the perforator was really wearing out by this time. Also with unlisted plate variety: Bottom frame line with dent at center and thinning to the left corner. A very handsome mint example of this workhorse stamp of which supplies were exhausted in normal postal use.
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265.00
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244516
11 PERFORATION ERROR, Facit #12d variety, AFA #8.7y variety, Clear Carmine Red, Thick Paper [1876 10 aur Numeral, Perf 14 x 13.5 (1895 printing)] This perforation "error" variety -- blind perforation in 5th horizontal hole -- is one of four possible varieties resulting from missing horizontal row pins in the perforating machine -- they are constant varieties on the 7th (1895) printing of this stamp (and the 1895 printings of the 3 and 6 aur stamps). Each of the different perforation errors affects that vertical column in the sheet. Additionally this example has one of the several versions of the AFA #8y plate variety: "Chunk missing from upper right frame line". Similar, but different versions of this variety exist in the sheet; at least two different exist with this particular perforation error. Mint with VF centering with only modest hinging. Very attractive appearance -- exceptionally well-centered example. Mint examples of the perforation errors can be quite hard to find. A normal example of this mint stamp would be $270 -- the perforation errors are much scarcer.
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320.00
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244692
11 PERFORATION ERROR, Facit #12d variety, AFA #8.7y variety, Clear Carmine Red, Thick Paper [1876 10 aur Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5 (1895 printing)] This perforation "error" variety -- blind perforation in 5th horizontal hole -- is one of four possible varieties resulting from missing horizontal row pins in the perforating machine -- they are constant varieties on the 7th (1895) printing of this stamp (and the 1895 printings of the 3 and 6 aur stamps). Each of the different perforation errors affects that vertical column in the sheet. Additionally this example has one of the several versions of the AFA #8y plate variety: "Chunk missing from upper right frame line". Similar, but different versions of this variety exist in the sheet; at least two different exist with this particular perforation error. Mint with F-VF centering with only modest hinging, but small thin spot in hinge area. Very attractive appearance with brilliant color. Mint examples of the perforation errors can be quite hard to find. A normal example of this mint stamp, without the thin spot and with this centering would be $204 -- the perforation errors are much scarcer.
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94.00
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247578
11 PERFORATION ERROR, Facit #12d variety, AFA #8.7y variety, Clear Carmine Red, Thick Paper [1876 10 aur Numeral, Perf 14 x 13.5 (1895 printing)] This perforation "error" variety -- blind perforation in the 6th horizontal hole -- is one of four possible varieties resulting from missing horizontal row pins in the perforating machine -- they are constant varieties on the 7th (1895) printing of this stamp (and the 1895 printings of the 3 and 6 aur stamps). Each of the different perforation errors affects that vertical column in the sheet. Additionally this example has one of the several versions of the AFA #8y plate variety: "Chunk missing from upper right frame line". Similar, but different versions of this variety exist in the sheet. Used with Superb centering and well centered and fully dated 22 June 1896 REYKJAVIK bridge cancellation. Very attractive appearance -- an exceptionally well-centered example!
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19.00
247579
11 PERFORATION ERROR, Facit #12d variety, AFA #8.7y variety, Clear Carmine Red, Thick Paper [1876 10 aur Numeral, Perf 14 x 13.5 (1895 printing)] This perforation "error" variety -- blind perforation in the 4th horizontal hole -- is one of four possible varieties resulting from missing horizontal row pins in the perforating machine -- they are constant varieties on the 7th (1895) printing of this stamp (and the 1895 printings of the 3 and 6 aur stamps). Each of the different perforation errors affects that vertical column in the sheet. Additionally this example has one of the several versions of the AFA #8y plate variety: "Chunk missing from upper right frame line". Similar, but different versions of this variety exist in the sheet. Used with F-VF centering and complete, well-centered (sideways), but light, STRANDASÝSLA single-ring cancellation (Facit 2024 rarity factor on this series is R4 = SEK 300 [about US$30 10/2023]. Very attractive appearance -- an exceptionally well-centered example!
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19.00
247577
11, Facit #12a-II (Print 2) Early Printing, Light Reddish Carmine, Thin Paper. AFA #8.2 [1876 (1878 Printing) 10 aur, Perf 14 x 13.5] Used with Fine centering and neat, light single ring cancellation. Facit #12a represents printings 1-4 (but the AFA lists them individually); the individual printings are of course scarcer than the combined quantity of all four printings. Examples of the early printings in attractive quality are surprisingly hard to find. The AFA Specialized 2016 (the most recent edition) value is DKK 300 [about US$45 10/2023] while the Facit 2024 value for all four printings combined is SEK 400 [about US$40 10/2023]. An excellent example of this early color.
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F-VF [73213]
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43.00
12
Fine [73213]
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29.00
12
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73213]
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6.90
243664
12 Grayish Brown, Facit #13d [1876 16 aur brown Numeral, perforation 14 x 13.5, 1891 printing] Mint, lightly hinged, with SUPERB centering. Excellent color, perfect centering, and perfect perforations. [This 1891 grayish brown "unclean color" printing can be hard to distinguish from the 1886 yellowish brown printing (color names per the catalogs). When directly compared, the 1891 color does look a bit grayish (and sometimes muddy), but in my opinion it looks more yellowish than the 1886 printing. If I had selected the color names, I would have called the 1891 yellowish brown and the 1886 either brown or reddish brown.] Such nice looking Mint examples of the 16 aur are quite hard to find. This must be the nicest Mint example of this stamp that I have had in 47 years!
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195.00
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243669
12 Grayish Brown, Facit #13d [1876 16 aur brown Numeral, perforation 14 x 13.5, 1891 printing] Mint, reasonably hinged, with Average centering. A nice looking example at a great price. [This 1891 grayish brown "unclean color" printing can be hard to distinguish from the 1886 yellowish brown printing (color names per the catalogs). When directly compared, the 1891 color does look a bit grayish (and sometimes muddy), but in my opinion it looks more yellowish than the 1886 printing. If I had selected the color names, I would have called the 1891 yellowish brown and the 1886 either brown or reddish brown.] With VF centering, this would otherwise be $170!
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42.00
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243668
12 (Reddish) Brown, Facit #13c [1876 16 aur brown Numeral, perforation 14 x 13.5, 1886 printing] Used with XF centering and virtually complete and well-centered cancellation, but two rounded corner perfs. Wonderful color, nice centering, and remarkably complete cancellation for this issue. [The 1891 grayish brown "unclean color" printing can be hard to distinguish from this 1886 yellowish brown printing (color names per the catalogs). When directly compared, the 1891 color does look a bit grayish (and sometimes muddy), but in my opinion it looks more yellowish than the 1886 printing. If I had selected the color names, I would have called the 1891 yellowish brown and this 1886 either brown or reddish brown.] Nice looking examples are hard to find as are any of 16 aur printings with full cancellations. Facit assigns the same values for Used examples of 1886 and 1891 printings, but the 1886 printing had fewer printed and is much harder to find in nice quality.
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29.00
247580
12 (Reddish) Brown, Facit #13c [1876 16 aur brown Numeral, perforation 14 x 13.5, 1886 printing] Used with XF centering and neat smaller-town (one of five possible towns) corner cancellation. Wonderful color and centering, with remarkably light cancellation, and perfect perforations. [The 1891 grayish brown "unclean color" printing can be hard to distinguish from this 1886 yellowish brown printing (color names per the catalogs). When directly compared, the 1891 color does look a bit grayish (and sometimes muddy), but in my opinion it looks more yellowish than this 1886 printing. If I had selected the color names, I would have called the 1891 yellowish brown and this 1886 either brown or reddish brown.] Nice looking examples are hard to find. Facit assigns the same values for Used examples of 1886 and 1891 printings, but the 1886 printing had fewer printed and is much harder to find in nice quality.
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13 Dark Violet Clear Print (Facit #14b) Used with VF centering (scarce for this stamp), but with small defects. Genuine and proper cancellation. (Facit 2007 value SEK 8000 = $1200! There is no common used version of this stamp.)
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140.00
231036
13 Dark Violet Clear Print (Facit #14b) Used with Fine centering, but with defects. Genuine and proper cancellation. (Facit 2007 value SEK 8000 = $1200! There is no common used version of this stamp.)
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115.00
245962
13a, Facit #14a (Print 1: Light Violet, Blurred Print on Thin Paper) [1876 20 aur light violet Numeral] Used with VF centering and appearance, but with minor faults: tiny pinhole, ironed out filing crease, and rounded upper left corner perf. Neat and correct AKURE(YRI) town cancellation. This printing was on such thin paper that examples are usually defective. This stamp is missing from most Iceland collections. Offered at a very low price. Facit 2022 value SEK 4400.
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85.00
231034
13a Light Violet Blurred Print (Facit #14a) Used with F-VF appearance, but with small defects. Attractive with genuine and proper cancellation. Facit 2018 value SEK 4400 = $570 (8/2018). There is no common used version of this 20 aur stamp.
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69.00
14
Ave [73215]
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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67.50
14
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73215]
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33.75
247017
14 [1876 40 aur green Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5] NEVER HINGED with VF centering. Incredibly fresh, with original gum, wonderful color, and perfect perforations. This must have come from a recently broken block. Such freshness and overall quality is rarely offered. Facit 2024 value for NH is SEK 3000 (about $300 6/2023), but it is very hard to find an example!
ACTUAL item.
239.00
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15
VF [73216]
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36.00
15
F-VF [73216]
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26.00
15
Fine [73216]
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14.00
15
Ave [73216]
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7.00
15
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73216]
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10.00
2.70
244515
15 PERFORATION ERROR, Facit #8e variety, AFA #12.5 variety, Brownish Orange, Thick Paper [1882 3 aur Numeral, Perf 14 x 13.5 (1895 printing)] This perforation "error" variety -- blind perforation in 5th horizontal hole -- is one of four possible varieties resulting from missing horizontal row pins in the perforating machine -- they are constant varieties on the 5th (1895) printing of this stamp (and the 1895 printings of the 6 and 10 aur stamps). Each of the different perforation errors affects that vertical column in the sheet. Mint with F-VF centering. There is some gum loss where a hinge was removed (and the gum went with the hinge), but it does not have a thin and does not show any defect in watermark fluid. Very attractive appearance. Mint examples of the perforation errors can be quite hard to find. A normal example of this mint stamp would be $72 -- the perforation errors are much scarcer.
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84.00
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243137
15 [1882 3 aur Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5] Mint with F-VF centering, but large hinge remnant. Looks very nice from the front, with strong but delicate color. Otherwise would be $72.50.
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19.50
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248693
15 [1882 3 aur Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5] Mint, no gum, with VF centering, but with faults. Looks fairly nice and priced very low. This would otherwise be $89 for Mint VF!
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8.75
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237724
15, Facit #8a [1882 3 aur Numeral, Perf 14 x 13.5] Mint F-VF with original gum. The first printing: Orangish Brown on Thin Paper. Some slightly blunted perf teeth as typical of this printing. Facit 2014 value SEK 1400 = $220! The paper of this first printing is so thin that the watermark can be seen from the front of the stamp! Very fresh and attractive.
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119.00
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244514
15, Facit #8e, AFA #12.5 Brownish Orange, Thick Paper [1882 3 aur Numeral, Perf 14 x 13.5 (1895 printing)] Mint hinged with F-VF centering, but hinge remnant and some paper adhesion on gum. Small defect on reverse at upper left corner. A very reasonable looking example of Scott #15 at a very low price. Would otherwise be $72.
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16.00
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231040
15 Mint Fine, no gum.
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19.00
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244512
15 Golden Yellow [1882 3 aur, Small 3, Perf 14 x 13.5] Mint with VF centering and large margins, but no gum and with a small crease that could perhaps be flattened out. This is a complicated and controversial stamp color; it was the subject of an extensive article, by expert Lasse Nielsen, in one of the Danish journals around 2013-2017; I cannot find my copy of the article at this moment. For many years Facit did not list this color, but they do now as Facit #8v3. Facit describes it as being on "thick soft white paper from Printing 2 or 3, not yet determined which". I agree with that except that in my opinion, the paper is "medium (but close to thin), very crisp (not soft), and it is white." AFA lists this color as #12.3b, being from Printing 3b and describes the paper as "medium". Regardless, this is an extremely scarce stamp. Facit and AFA only price it (as they always do) with gum, but the three Mint examples I have recorded having in the last 25 years have all been without gum; I do not think I have had an example with gum in my 48-year career. Facit 2022 value is SEK 8000 = $960 [12/2021] and AFA Specialized 2016 (most recent edition) value is DKK 6000 = $1020 [12/2021]. Well centered examples of this color are "rare". Despite the small crease, which is hard to see, this is by far the best looking example of this stamp that I have had in 48 years. It is really stunning with wonderful centering, brilliant color, and perfect perforations. An exceptional stamp that will help to build an exceptional collection.
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490.00
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236876
15 GOLDEN YELLOW, Facit #8v3, AFA Iceland Specialized #12.3b, 1884 printing [1882 3 aur, Small 3, Perf 14 x 13.5] Mint with Average centering, but no gum. A very scarce stamp. AFA 1997 value DKK 6000 = US$1000 [1/2013] and Facit 2013 value SEK 8000 = US$1280 [1/2013]. Very fresh and attractive with wonderful color.
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225.00
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16
F-VF [73217]
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10.10
16
Fine [73217]
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6.80
16
Ave [73217]
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3.35
16
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73217]
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8.30
1.65
17
F-VF [73218]
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44.00
17
Fine [73218]
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31.00
17
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73218]
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7.90
243659
17 Greenish Blue, Facit #15c [1882 20 aur blue Numeral, perforation 14 x 13.5, 1891 printing] Mint with F-VF centering. Moderate hinge remnant, but wonderfully fresh with brilliant color and perfect perforations. Such nice-looking Mint examples are quite hard to find.
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325.00
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249197
17 Greenish Blue, Facit #15c, AFA #14.5 [1882 20 aur blue Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5, 1891 AFA 5th printing] Used with XF-Superb centering, wonderful perforations, and a beautiful, Superbly-centered LEITH (Scotland) 30 March 1899 INCOMING SHIP MAIL cancellation.Such cancellations were applied to incoming mail that had either been posted at sea on Icelandic ships or which had been handed to Icelandic ship captains at a dock in Iceland. Scottish cancellations on early Icelandic stamps can be found, however, the quality is RARELY THIS NICE. This is an exceptional example in every regard! [From the Frederick H. Campbell collection.]
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125.00
249200
17 Grayish Blue, Facit #15b, AFA #14.4 [1882 20 aur blue Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5, 1885 AFA 4th printing] Used with XF centering, excellent perforations, and a light cancellation. Wonderful appearance. While this is not a "scarce" stamp in typical quality, examples this nice can be quite hard to find. [From the Frederick H. Campbell collection.]
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69.00
249198
17 Greenish Blue, Facit #15c, AFA #14.5æ [1882 20 aur blue Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5, 1891 AFA 5th printing] Used with Fine+ centering, perfect perforations, and extremely light cancellation. but tiny thin spot. Excellent appearance. PLATE VARIETY AFA #14.5æ "break in lower frame line near the left corner". The AFA 2016 Specialized Catalog (most recent edition) assigns a 50% premium value (thus DKK 800 = $120 [10/2024] for typical examples of this plate variety.) [From the Frederick H. Campbell collection.]
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39.00
17a
VF [73219]
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290.00
17a
F-VF [73219]
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235.00
17a
Fine [73219]
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159.00
17a
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73219]
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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97.50
42.00
243660
17a Ultramarine, Facit #15a [1882 20 aur ultramarine Numeral, perforation 14 x 13.5, 1882 printing] Mint with F-VF centering, but with disturbed, shiny-looking, (original) gum resulting from being in a stamp mount in a very humid environment. Wonderfully fresh appearance from the front with true ultramarine color and perfect perforations. Such nice looking Mint examples are quite hard to find. Scott 2021 value $800; Facit 2021 value SEK 7000 (about $840 7/2021).
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275.00
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244694
17a Ultramarine [1882 20 aur ultramarine Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5] Mint, with only partial (disturbed) gum remaining. F-VF centering . Wonderful, intense, ultramarine color and perfect perforations. This ultramarine printing is quite scarce with any gum at all. The Facit 2022 value for with gum is SEK 7000! To further emphasize the point, Facit does not even attempt to price never hinged. A wonderful looking example. If an example with this centering had full gum (hinged), it would fetch $590.
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229.00
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236568
17a, Facit #15a [1882 20 Aur ULTRAMARINE, Perforation 14 x 13.5] Used Superb with neat ISAFJORDUR provincial cancellation. Crisp color and wonderful appearance.
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365.00
237359
17a Ultramarine [1882 20 aur Ultramarine Numeral, Perf 14 x 13.5] Used F-VF with neat, light cancellation.
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270.00
249201
17a, Facit #15a, AFA #14.3 [1882 20 aur ultramarine Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5 (1882 AFA Printing 3)] Used with VF centering and neat, light single-ring cancellation from a smaller town (not Reykjavik). A couple blunted perforations, but such light cancellations and great appearance are quite unusual for this scarce stamp. PLATE VARIETY not listed by AFA, but obvious enough that it would normally be listed by AFA: "dent in bottom frame line near right corner". A wonderful looking example that would otherwise (without the couple blunted perfs) sell for $290!
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129.00
231045
17a Ultramarine Used F-VF with small thin spot, but otherwise very nice with light cancellation. Otherwise $270!
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65.00
236877
17a [1882 20 aur Ultramarine, Perf 14 x 13.5] Used with F-VF centering, but tiny thin spot. Neat (DA)LASYSL(A) provincial cancellation, listed by Facit with R4 rarity on the Perf 14 x 13.5 Numeral issues (that is very scarce). Attractive, with delicate color. A normal F-VF example would sell for around $270!
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79.00
221966
17a Ultramarine. Used Fine fresh and bright color, but with tiny sealed tear that is extremely difficult to see. Facit 2006 value for normal Used quality is SEK 2400 = $335! An attractive example at a very reasonable price.
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45.00
18
VF [73220]
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47.00
18
F-VF [73220]
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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37.00
18
Fine [73220]
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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46.00
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18
Ave [73220]
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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12.40
18
SD (Slightly Damaged) [73220]
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6.00
244697
18, Facit #17c Brownish Lilac [1882 40 aur lilac, Perforation 14 x 13.5, 1891 Printing] NEVER HINGED with F-VF centering. Wonderfully fresh with great color, perfect (original) gum, and perfect perforations. This must have come from a recently broken block. Facit 2022 value for NH is SEK 1800 (about $200 2/2022), but it is hard to find an example!
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139.00
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231157
18 Light Red Lilac, Used Superb with neat, clear cancellation and very fresh appearance.
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59.00
246565
19 [1892 50 aur blue and carmine, Perforation 14 x 13.5] Used with XF centering and neat, proper, corner, provincial town cancellation. Wonderfully fresh with brilliant color and perfect perforations. Nice Used examples of this stamp are very hard to find and very much under-appreciated!
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129.00
244698
20 [1892 100 aur brown and violet, Perforation 14 x 13.5] NEVER HINGED with F-VF centering. Wonderfully fresh with great color, perfect (original) gum, and perfect perforations. This must have come from a recently broken block. Facit 2022 value for NH is SEK 2400 (about $265 2/2022), but it is hard to find an example, especially this nice! Nice examples of this stamp are very much under-appreciated!
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239.00
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246674
20, Facit #19, AFA #17 INVERTED FRAME [1892 100 aur brown and lilac Numeral, Perforation 14 x 13.5] Mint, moderately hinged, with F-VF centering. [The Bicolored Numeral stamps of Iceland do have frame differences (the quantity of vertical background lines broken by the upper right or lower left corner triangles that identify the frames as upright or inverted. By chance the quantities are even; the plate consisted of 51 upright vs 49 inverted frame stamps, thus there is no price premium. For details, see this article with illustrations on my website. However, this difference is unknown to most collectors; if the difference was more obvious and better known, the extant quantity of stamps would be divided in half, with each half being assigned different catalog numbers -- half as many stamps (of each number) would result in higher catalog values / prices for each of the two types.] This example is very fresh and bright, with nice centering, and perfect perforations. Priced just as a basic stamp with this centering.
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