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Iceland Postage Due Stamp, Blue
common1900-1945

Iceland Postage Due Stamp, Blue

Iceland · 1902 · 10 aur

This is Iceland's first postage due stamp, featuring a simple yet functional design. The central element is the large numeral '10' indicating the amount due, surrounded by ornate scrollwork. The text 'ÍSLAND' appears at the top, with 'AURFJÁRMERKI' (Postage Due Stamp) below, and the value '10 AUR' at the bottom.

Issued in 1902, this stamp marks the beginning of Iceland's system for collecting postage owed on underpaid mail, a standard practice for postal administrations worldwide during this period.

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Catalog Numbers

sgD1
scottJ1
michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
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.