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| 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. | ||
See additional examples of Icelandic Stamps in the following Sections: Specialized Stamps many pages starting here (Varieties, Blocks, Cancellations, and other interesting items). "Gallery" offering scarcer stamps such as Skllings, Prir overprints, and scarce I Gildi overprints. Several "Bargains" pages offering inexpensive examples of stamps, usually with hidden defects. Stamps with Tollur (customs revenue) cancellations. |
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| TIP: These price list pages are in Scott number order. To most easily navigate these stamp price list pages, use the "drop down" menu located above this text (and at the bottom of every page). You can also hover over the numbered page links and read the name of the page in the bottom status bar of your browser. | ||
Scott 170-175, Facit #194-199: 1931-1932 Gulfoss (Golden Falls) Waterfall Information: A fact unknown to most collectors is that the Iceland 1931-1932 "Gullfoss" [Golden Waterfall] lowest three denominations (5, 20, and 35 aur) exist in FOUR DIFFERENT PERFORATION TYPES. (The 60, 65, and 75 aur stamps each only exist in one perforation type, the Facit C4 Line Perforation type.) Additionally, the same three low-denomination stamps ALSO EXIST FROM COIL ROLLS, each in one OR two of the aforementioned possible perforation types. These are all listed by the Facit Classic Catalog, but most collectors and dealers have not paid attention to them. It should also be mentioned that collectors of the Tollur Revenue / Customs Cancellations should look for all four Perforation Types (EXCEPT for the C4 type on the 5 aur and 20 aur which were only used for coil stamps) with Tollur Cancellations. The Facit designations of the PERFORATION TYPES are: C1: Comb Perforation 14 x 13.75 with Irregular Corner Teeth on the same corners (see image in Facit). Only 5, 20, 35 aur sheet stamps. C2: Comb Perforation 14 x 13.75 with Perfect Corner Teeth. Only 5, 20, 35 aur sheet AND coil stamps. C3: Comb Perforation 14 x 13.5 with Perfect Corner Teeth. Only 5, 20, 35 aur sheet stamps. C4: Line Perforation 13.75 x 13.75 with Highly Irregular Corner Teeth, different on all four corners. Used on all six denominations, however, on the 5 and 20 aur stamps, the C4 perforation ONLY exists on coil stamps. The Facit listings for COIL STAMPS are: 5 aur Coil exists with C2 and C4 perforation types (C2 also exists on sheet stamps; C4 only exists on coils). 20 aur Coil exists with C2 and C4 perforation types (C2 also exists on sheet stamps; C4 only exists on coils). 35 aur Coil exists with C2 perforation type (also exists on sheet stamps). |
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| The Facit Classic 2024 Catalog states, with my added commentary: The coil rolls of 500 stamps were produced by CUTTING *OR* TEARING *HORIZONTAL* rows from the sheets and attaching each 10-strip to the next by using left or right stamp margins affixed by the stamps own gum. This means that the coils are "endwise", with the stamps coming out of the vending machine parallel to the narrow dimension and cut by the vending machine across the narrow dimension (which is cutting by the vending machine on the left and/or right sides of the stamp viewed with the stamp text upright. When dispensed from a coil dispensing machine, that means that the vending machine cut the stamp on the stamps left and/or right sides. The "cutting or tearing" (to make the coil rolls) also means, if torn, that the coils may not look like coils, unless they were actually dispensed from a machine. Facit states that the 35 aur coil was only sold from post office counters and thus will probably only have torn (not cut) perforations on the left and right sides. Facit states that "small" quantities of the 5 aur and "maybe" the 20 aur were also sold from post office counters, and thus, if so, coils may exist with only torn perforations on the left and right sides. (Postal clerks could possibly also have cut the stamps with scissors from the rolls??) Facit points out that examples of the three C2 Perforation Type coil stamps may be indistinguishable from sheet stamps if they were torn (not cut) from the sheets AND if the stamps were sold at the post office counter (not dispensed from a machine). Perforation Type and Coil Identification Tips: 1) Be aware of which Perforation Type can exist on which stamps. 2) Use any of the 60, 65, 75 aur stamps as examples of the Line Perforation. 3) Any 5 aur or 20 aur with Perforation Type 4 (Line Perforation) are coil stamps, even if they are not cut. 4) Understand that not all coil stamps will have cut perforations, but that when cut, the cutting on different sides has different meaning. If you are seeking any of the Perforation Types or the Coil Stamps and they are not listed here, please send your want list; I may have them in stock. |
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