common1900-1945

Iceland 1930 Althing Millennium, Parliament Building

Name: Iceland 1930 Althing Millennium, Parliament Building
Brand: Iceland

Iceland · 1930 · 10 Aurar

This stamp commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the Althing, Iceland's national parliament, one of the oldest parliamentary institutions in the world. The design features a detailed engraving of the Alþingishúsið, the Parliament House in Reykjavík, which was built in 1881.

Issued in 1930, this set celebrated a millennium of Icelandic self-governance, a significant milestone that bolstered national identity during a period leading up to its full independence from Denmark in 1944.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

history architecture parliament anniversary

Catalog Numbers

sg180

scott163

michel153

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.

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