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Svendborg Bypost 2 Øre
uncommonpre-1900

Svendborg Bypost 2 Øre

Denmark · 1887 · 2 Øre

A rectangular stamp featuring the text 'SVEND BORG BYPOST' at the top and '2 ØRE' at the bottom, enclosed within a simple decorative frame.

This stamp represents a local private postal service in Svendborg, Denmark, a common phenomenon in the late 19th century before national postal services fully consolidated their monopoly. It reflects a period of private enterprise in mail delivery.

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Image: Processed by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%D0%A1%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D0%90." title="User:Сдобников А.">A. Sdobnikov</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
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.