Iceland 1902 King Christian IX Official Stamp
Iceland · 1902 · 10 Aurar
This official stamp features a right-facing portrait of King Christian IX of Denmark, who was also the King of Iceland at the time. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '10 AUR' at the bottom and 'Í Gildi '02-'03' overprinted in black, indicating its validity for the years 1902-1903.
Issued for use by government departments, this stamp is part of the first series of official stamps for Iceland. The overprint limited its period of use, a common practice for official mail at the time.
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