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Iceland 1930 10 Aurar Airmail
common1900-1945

Iceland 1930 10 Aurar Airmail

Iceland · 1930 · 10 Aurar

This stamp features a Gyrfalcon, Iceland's national bird, in flight over a landscape. It was issued to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the Althing, the Icelandic parliament. The design symbolizes Iceland's spirit and its embrace of modern air travel.

Issued in 1930 for the Althing Millennium celebrations, this was Iceland's first airmail stamp, marking a significant step in the nation's postal and transportation history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg165
scottC1
michel151

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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