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Denmark, Lauritsen & Taulov Private Post, 2 Øre Overprint

Name: Denmark, Lauritsen & Taulov Private Post, 2 Øre Overprint
Brand: Denmark

Denmark · 1886 · 2 Øre

A Danish local post stamp from Lauritsen & Taulov in Copenhagen, issued in 1886. It features a '2 Øre' overprint on an earlier 4 Skilling stamp, indicating a change in postal rates for this private service.

This stamp represents the era of private postal services in Denmark, which operated alongside the national post. Lauritsen & Taulov was one of the prominent private posts in Copenhagen, adapting to changing postal needs with new denominations.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

local-post private-post overprint copenhagen 19th-century

Catalog Numbers

michelDänemark Privatpost 10

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$350

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.