King Gustaf VI Adolf, Type IV

Name: King Gustaf VI Adolf, Type IV
Brand: Sweden

Sweden · 1961 · 10 öre

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden. The design, engraved by Czesław Słania, is a classic example of Swedish royal portraiture on postage, with the denomination '10' and country name 'SVERIGE' clearly displayed.

Issued during the long reign of King Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973), this stamp was part of a widely used definitive series that facilitated everyday postal services across Sweden.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg469

scott557

michel495

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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

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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