Sweden Postage Stamp with Wavy Lines Watermark
Sweden · 1900 ·
This stamp is part of a series from Sweden characterized by the 'Wavy Lines Wide Up' watermark. This watermark, a security feature embedded in the paper during manufacturing, consists of continuous, widely spaced undulating lines pointing upwards. Such watermarks were common on definitive issues to prevent forgery.
Watermarks have been a standard security feature on Swedish stamps for much of their history, with various patterns used to identify different printings and paper batches over the years.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
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.
