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Iceland Postage Due Stamp, Blue
common1900-1945

Iceland Postage Due Stamp, Blue

Iceland · 1931 · 20 aur

This is a postage due stamp from Iceland, featuring a simple, functional design. The central element is the large numeral '20' indicating the value of 20 aurar, enclosed within an ornate, rectangular frame. The text 'ÍSLAND' appears at the top, and 'AUR' is at the bottom, clearly stating the country and currency unit.

Issued in 1931, this stamp was used by postal authorities to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter or parcel. Postage due stamps were a common feature of postal systems worldwide during this period.

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Catalog Numbers

sgD26
scottJ12
michelP12

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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.