This Sweden Stamps section has not been fully implemented. However, all modern issues and virtually all early Swedish issues are in stock in the entire range of condition and quality. This includes single stamps, sets, booklets, etc. For the best service, please send your want list.
The term "newspaper stamps" usually refers to stamps issued for the purpose of mailing newspapers, but Sweden does not have such special-purpose stamps. Iin the case of Sweden, the term refers to stamps printed IN newspapers for the public to clip out and use to mail letters. These are officially authorized valid-for-postage stamps printed in newspapers, created as part of campaigns to promote letter writing. The stamps were issued without gum and had to be glued or (more usually) taped to envelopes. There were three basic stamp issues, with two types of the third issue:
1990 "Heart" published in the Sunday 11 February 1990 edition of EXPRESSEN newspaper and valid for postage only 11-13 February 1990.
1991 "Thank You Post" published in the Sunday 13 January 1991 edition of AFTONBLADET newspaper and valid for postage only 12-20 January 1991.
1995 "Sting Post" published in the Sunday EXPRESSEN newspaper. "Sting" was a "Sunday supplement" for kids. Valid for postage only 5-13 February 1995. Type I: Scissors in upper left corner. Published 5 February 1995. This type seems to be scarcer. Type II: Scissors in upper right corner. Published 12 February 1995. NOTE: Though the Facit value for Sting stamps is less than the earlier stamps, they are, in my experience scarcer and I often have a waiting list for examples,
1990 "Heart" Newspaper Stamp, Mint VF cutout as intended to be used.
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
90.00
WANTED
More needed. Please make offer.
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238910
1991 "Tack-Post" (Thank You) Newspaper Stamp, Mint VF cutout as intended to be used.
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
WANTED
Needed. Please make offer.
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238912
1991 "Tack-Post" (Thank You) Newspaper Stamp, Used VF cutout as intended to be used, with Superb "SUNDSVALL 1" 17 January 1991 cancellation.
ACTUAL item.
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90.00
238913
1991 "Tack-Post" (Thank You) Newspaper Stamp, Used VF cutout as intended to be used, with Superb "SUNDSVALL 1" 17 January 1991 cancellation.
ACTUAL item.
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90.00
238914
1991 "Tack-Post" (Thank You) Newspaper Stamp, Used VF cutout as intended to be used, with neat January 1991 cancellation.
ACTUAL item.
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75.00
238911
1991 "Tack-Post" (Thank You) Newspaper Stamp, Mint VF complete boxed area that contains the stamp (scarcer thus).
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
100.00
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238916
1991 "Tack-Post" (Thank You) Newspaper Stamp, Used VF cutout used as intended, but unaddressed, on 18 January 1991 cover with VALLENTUNA cancellation. Very neat and attractive cover with stamp neatly glued on (no staining or damage) as intended. Priced as a normal used stamp.
ACTUAL item.
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75.00
238917
1995 "Sting" Newspaper Stamp, Type I (scissors upper left) Mint VF cutout as intended to be used.
WANTED
Needed. Please make offer.
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238919
1995 "Sting" Newspaper Stamp, Type I (scissors upper left) Mint VF complete page from newspaper supplement.
WANTED
Needed. Please make offer.
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238918
1995 "Sting" Newspaper Stamp, Type II (scissors upper right) Mint VF cutout as intended to be used.
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.