Sweden 1904 First Stamp Booklet (H1)

Name: Sweden 1904 First Stamp Booklet (H1)
Brand: Sweden

Sweden · 1904 · 2 Kr

This is the first stamp booklet issued by Sweden, a significant milestone in its postal history. The booklet contains panes of the 5 öre green 'Ringtyp' numeral stamp and the 10 öre carmine King Oscar II issue. The cover is typically gray-green cardboard with advertising.

Issued during the final years of the personal union between Sweden and Norway under King Oscar II, these booklets provided a convenient new way for the public to purchase and carry stamps.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

booklet numeral royalty king-oscar-ii

Catalog Numbers

facitH1

scottBK1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$900

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$600

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$300

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