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Iceland 1930 Althing Millennium, Parliament Building
common1900-1945

Iceland 1930 Althing Millennium, Parliament Building

Iceland · 1930 · 10 Aurar

This stamp commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the Althing, the Icelandic parliament, which is one of the oldest in the world. The design features a detailed engraving of the Alþingishúsið, the Parliament House in Reykjavík, which was completed in 1881.

Issued in 1930, this set celebrated a millennium of Icelandic parliamentary history, a significant national milestone that reinforced Iceland's identity and long-standing democratic traditions.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg189
scott165
michel151

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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