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Norway Item # Description Price NH Mint Used Item # Description Price NH Mint Used Wonderful cancellation. period. Unfortunately, this beautiful stamp has a Gallery .... ------125.00 hint of a thin, however, the appearance is abso- Particularly attractive and scarce stamps that 238305 1 Used Fine (two very large margins, one lutely wonderful with perfect centering, deep rich will make a wonderful addition to your collection. small margin, but touching at top) Light Blue, thin Reddish Brown (the scarcest) color, and perfect Most of these issues are not often offered! Unless paper. Probably plate position A11. Superb cancellation. Without the hint of a thin, this would otherwise stated, Scott Catalog numbers have KRAGERO 17 March 1856 town cancellation. easily command $500, if not more. been used. Mint stamps will have full original Beautiful cancellation. .... 125.00 ------gum unless otherwise mentioned. All items are .... ------195.00 234486 10 Used VF with VF DRAMMEN 1890s two- available for viewing on approval. 238306 1 Used Fine+ (one large, one ample, and ring cancellation, used in the later period. A very Showcase two small margins) Medium Blue, very thin paper. attractive example; this stamp is scarce used in Well centered TRONDHJEM 20 January 1856 such nice condition, even from the later period. Item # Description Price town cancellation. Nice example. .... 65.00 ------237906 Postal Card (Double) #21 Used VF from .... ------140.00 234363 10 [1863 24 skilling Coat of Arms] Used F- BERGEN 11 September 1885 to København with 234412 3 [1857 3 sk Oscar] Used VF+ with neat VF on large piece of cover (including part of cover 15 Sept receivers (address was corrected). Intact postmark. An unusually fresh and clean example backside) with May 1872 cancellation. Red French double card correctly used in-period for the correct with the correct lilac-gray color. “PD” marking and French postmarks on backside Nordic (except Sweden) rate to Denmark. The re- .... 110.00 ------indicate that this was sent to France. Though the ply card was addressed by the sender, but the re- 231894 Partial BLUE “...UND” town cancellation full cover would be rare an costly, this is priced at cipient never used the reply portion. After postal and very faint black postmark on Scott #5 with only the value of the properly used stamp. Very at- card #1, this is one of the scarcest used Norwegian Superb centering. Colored cancellations are scarce tractive. 130.00 ------postal cards (on par with the similar 6 øre brown on the Oscar stamps other than the 4 skilling. 231889 12 Used VF+ with neat, clearly-dated 3 No- double card). Seldom offered, especially not in nice Even ignoring the cancellation, this is a very pret- vember 1869 cancellation (in the proper time peri- quality used in the proper period. From the Nor- ty stamp. 68.00 ------od) and remarkably deep, strong color. One short man Gary collection and previously from a 1984 231895 Grid cancellation, showing 9 of the bars but perf, as is typical of this stamp. An exceptional ex- Danam auction. It might be another 30 years be- not complete, on Scott #5 F-VF+. Nice face-free ample of a stamp that is usually poorly centered, fore I can offer such an example! 900.00 strike on attractive stamp. Facit 2008 value from has washed-out color, and is used later. Outstand- Select Stamps SEK 1000 = $170 (6/08). Quite scarce and very at- ing! 2008 Facit value for “top quality” is SEK 1200 Item # Description Price NH Mint Used tractive! 135.00 ------= $205 (6/08). 65.00 ------237364 5 [1856 8 skilling Oscar] Used Fine with full 233189 12 Used with Superb centering and with 233184 1 Medium Blue on Crisp Thin Paper. Three proper 23 November 1871 CHRISTIANIA cancel- enormous margins and on small margin. Unusual- BERGEN 24 January 1859 cancellation. Very at- tractive; very reasonable price. lation. One shortish perf, but quite scarce so well ly nice, light cancel nicely shows the design. centered and with nice cancellation. .... 150.00 ------.... ------45.00 234413 6 [1863 2 sk Coat of Arms] Used VF horizon- .... 60.00 ------238229 1 Medium Blue on Thin Paper. VF++ ex- 237579 13 Red Violet Clear Print, Facit #31b, NK ample with four large to enormous margins and tal PAIR with neat HAMAR postmarks. Wonder- fully rich color and freshness. This issue is scarce #13a [1868 “3 SKILL 3” Lion Coat of Arms] Used incredibly crisp MOL(DE) town cancellation. A Average-Fine centered example of the very scarce beautiful example. ------175.00 in multiples; none of the catalogs value pairs and pairs are not “rare”, but to give some perspective, Red Violet color with light, fully dated 1871 can- 238230 1 Dark Blue on Thin Paper. VF+ example only 7 used 3-strips and only 2 used blocks have cellation. Very fresh appearance with intense col- with four large, even margins and neat #25 (Ber- been recorded. This stamp is quite difficult to find, or. This stamp is much harder to find than the gen) numeral cancellation. A very attractive exam- even as singles, with such nice color, centering, catalog values suggest. A VF example would be ple with great color. ------175.00 and freshness. If divided, these stamps would about $350! ------145.00 238299 1 Used VF (four even, medium margins) quickly sell for a total of at least $500, but as a pair 234506 15 Violetish Carmine. Used F-VF with one Medium Blue, very thin paper. Plate position B8 it is much, much scarcer. shorter corner perf. Very attractive. (rounded upper right corner and elongated lower .... 600.00 ------.... 40.00 ------right leaf). This may be an early stage of the lower 234478 8 PAIR (Plate II, Type VIII and VII) Mint 234508 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used right leaf elongation; this shows the leaf plus a with F-VF+ centering, but with only small trace of Superbly centered and with light cancel, but a cou- separate white sliver. Position B8 is also interest- gum remaining. Each stamp has a thin and the left ple missing perfs and faint crease (not visible from ing because it is one of the positions included in stamp has a vertical crease on the right frame line front). This is probably the nicest centered exam- the so-called “manuscript retouches” mentioned that is very hard to see without 10x magnification. ple I have ever had! Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 in the 1955 monograph, etc., but which were later Otherwise would sell for around $600 as two sin- = $490 (9/10). (See article on web site for more in- discredited. For the full story, see Norway Num- gles. Wonderfully bright color and overall fresh ap- formation about this issue.) ber One, Second Edition (pages 50-51). Neat, vir- pearance. 135.00 ------.... 160.00 ------tually complete 12-bar (slightly scarcer) 234509 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used cancellation. Very attractive. 234487 10 Mint Superb 4-BLOCK in wonderfully Fine centered, but a couple faint thins. Small or- .... ------145.00 fresh condition. Blocks are seldom seen with such nice centering! 240.00 ------ange mark from a postal rate marking on a foreign 238300 1 Used VF++ (four large to huge margins) letter. Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 = $490 (9/10). Dark Blue, thin paper. Plate position B5 (white 237562 10 [1863 24 skilling Lion] Mint with VF+ centering and great color. Has major plate variety (See article on web site for more information about line above top left ornament, etc.). Neat, complete this issue.) 115.00 ------11-bar cancellation. Very attractive. and retouch: Break in left frame line and back- 231893 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used .... ------165.00 ground by RK, BACKGROUND OBVIOUSLY RE- TOUCHED in that area. Cliche Type 4. Though Average centered example with unusually light 238301 1 Used VF+ appearance (four large to huge the illustration is not great and there is no direct cancel. A pretty example of a very scarce stamp, at margins) Greenish Blue, with partial bar cancella- pointer from the illustration to the text, the 1963 a terrific price! Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 = tion. The paper is a bit odd with variable thick- Handbook appears to show this retouch as being $490 (9/10). (See article on web site for more infor- ness, probably caused by very thin paper combined Plate III, Position 20. It is surprising that such an mation about this issue.) with a very thin partial adhesion that fails to soak obvious variety and retouch is not include in the .... 175.00 ------off. At first glance it gives the impression of having NK listing of varieties on this stamp. There were 234507 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used a thin, but under magnification it is clear that the eight plate settings of this stamp; this retouch only Average/Fine centered example with light cancel. paper surface has not been thinned. A nice looking exists in one position of one setting. Extremely A nice example of a very scarce stamp, at a great example. ------80.00 scarce. ------100.00 --- price! Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 = $490 (9/10). 238302 1 Used VF (three ample and one large mar- 234489 10 Deep Red Brown. Mint F-VF with unusu- (See article on web site for more information about gins) Light Blue, thin paper. Neat, nearly-com- ally deep, intense color. The scarcest of the colors this issue.) 190.00 ------plete #42 (Christiania) numeral cancellation. on this stamp. 75.00 ------234511 16a (Blue Green) Used with just Fine cen- Plate position D3 (upper right curl of top left orna- tering and light cancellation (but proper type for ment quite thick and a blob); variety well away 234491 10 Mint F-VF. Fresh and attractive. time period). Wonderful color. Great price. Facit from the cancellation. Very attractive example. .... 43.00 ------2010 value SEK 600 = $84 (9/10). .... ------145.00 234484 10 Used Superb with light, but correct for .... 44.00 ------238304 1 Used Fine (three ample margins, but period, cancellation. Such attractive examples are 234513 17 (Ultramarine) Used with Superb center- touching at top) Medium Blue, thin paper. Superb seldom found. 170.00 ------ing and neat cancellation (proper type for the peri- SANDEFJORD 1 June 1856 town cancellation. 234485 10 Used Superb with Superb DRAMMEN 1875 single-ring cancellation, used in the proper

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od). Very attractive with wonderful color. with pen-cross cancellation. This color is very CENTER STAMP MISSING PERIOD after .... 80.00 ------scarce, undervalued in all the catalogs. Further- “POSTFRIM”. 39.00 ------234514 17 (Ultramarine) Used with VF+ centering more, though the catalogs give a 1.5 to 2 times 233208 37, Facit #50a NUT BROWN, Vertical Wa- and light, but complete BERGEN 1871 cancella- multiple for the Type 9 (without period after termark [1891 2 øre 20 mm Posthorn] Used Su- tion (proper type for the period), giving the overall FRIM) stamps, they are in much, much greater de- perb, light cancellation. Wonderful example of this appearance of Superb. A remarkably nice example! mand than that multiple suggests. Lower right rare color. 90.00 ------.... 90.00 ------corner perf rounded, but easily compensated for by 233223 37, Facit #50a, NUT BROWN [1891 2 øre 237560 17b (Gray Blue) [1872 2 skilling Posthorn, an obvious plate variety “lower right frame line 20 mm Posthorn] Used VF 5-strip with Gray Blue with White Gum] Mint, hinge remnant, corner open”. Very scarce stamp in several re- “KONGSVINGER POSTEXP. B” railway cancel- with Superb centering. Rough perforation variety spects. 125.00 ------lations. Facit 2009 lists 4-blocks at SEK 5000 = that is seldom seen. ------22.00 --- 236462 24 Major Variety, Facit #25, NK 35 [1879 5 $700 [9/09]; larger units are even scarcer, but 234520 18a Carmine on Yellowish Paper. Worn øre Shaded Posthorn with SMALL 5 in oval band, strips are probably more often seen than blocks. Plate, Faint Print. Used with F-VF with neat can- With Period] Used with Fine centering and light This is a very scarce stamp even as singles and has cellation. Very unusual example showing high de- cancellation, but small faults only seen from the a break-up value of about $375 [9/09]. gree of plate wear. 22.00 ------backside. Attractive. ------19.00 .... 475.00 ------237561 19 [1872 4 skilling Posthorn, Light Violet, 236463 24 Major Variety, Facit #25, NK 35 [1879 5 236656 45, Facit/NK #55 [1886 25 øre 20 mm Thin White Paper] Mint with Superb centering øre Shaded Posthorn with SMALL 5 in oval band, Posthorn] Used VF with unlisted plate variety: and enormous margins for this issue. Though a With Period] Used with VF centering and light “white line parallel to right side of N of NORGE”. common stamp, examples this nice are seldom of- cancellation, but with crease and repair, rounded This interesting variety really should be listed by fered. ------25.00 --- corner perf. Looks nice from front. Nice Strong Ul- NK. Neat November 1890 cancellation well away 233192 19 (Facit #19b, NK #19Id; per Enger) Used tramarine color shade. Otherwise, VF would be from the variety area. Very pretty. VF with very nice, delicate color and neat, clear, around $130! ------12.00 .... ------45.00 proper-period 1874 cancellation. 237576 29 Deep Blue Green, Clean Print [1878 35 234556 45, Facit/NK #55 [1886 25 øre 20 mm .... 90.00 ------øre Shaded Posthorn] Used with Superb centering Posthorn] Used F-VF horizontal PAIR with neat 234522 19, Facit #19c Violet on Thin White Paper. but extremely faint, nearly invisible, ironed out cancellations. One stamp with hint of thin spot on Used VF+ with 1873 (proper period) cancellation. corner crease. With Superb 2-ring (no bridge) two perfs, but this is a very scarce multiple. While Unusually fresh, attractive, and well centered. CHRISTIANIA 6 October 1887 cancellation. This a pair is certainly not as rare as a block, the Facit Scarce with such nice centering. dark color with a clean print is not listed in the cat- value for a used 4-block is 55 times that of a single! .... 90.00 ------alogs; it is much scarcer than the typical range of Scarce! 95.00 ------color shades. As beautiful an example as one could 234523 19, Facit #19ab Dull Violet on Grayish Pa- 233227 47a Central Print, Facit/NK #59 [1895 1 øre hope to find. ------90.00 per. Used Fine+ with 1876 (proper period) cancel- Posthorn, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Central Printing] Used lation. This is the scarcest of the Facit listed colors 237578 (29a) Sea Green, Facit #31c, NK #29a VF/F-VF centered 4-block with Superb KI- with a 2010 value of SEK 2000 = $280 (9/10). At- [1878 35 øre Shaded Posthorn] Used Average cen- STRAND 2-ring 1903 town cancellation. One tractive example. 185.00 ------tered example of the scarce Sea Green color. Well stamp with crease and small tear, but not notice- centered and complete CHRISTIANIA 9 March 236711 19a, Facit #19aa, NK #19Ia Dark Violet on able from front. Very pretty and very scarce block. 1893 cancellation. (Used VF would sell for around Thin Grayish/Bluish Paper. [1872 4 skilling .... 95.00 ------$300.) ------125.00 Posthorn] Used F-VF+ with 1873 (proper period) 234565 (53) Facit #58, NK #58A [1893 20 øre cancellation. Remarkably intense color. Facit 2013 234542 30 Used VF+ with neat cancellation, very Posthorn C-Print Perf 14.5 x 13.5] Used Superb value SEK 1500 = US$225 [10/2012] for normal strong color, and a sharp print. Unusually attrac- with light cancellation. Outstanding quality. quality. This example has much nicer, centering, tive example. 22.00 ------.... 19.00 ------color, and appearance than is usually seen for this 237397 41 [1883 12 øre Olive Green 21 mm 234575 57a C-Print Facit/NK #64 with Perforation color. ------225.00 Posthorn] Used Superb with very neat and clear Error 3 [1894 50 øre Posthorn, Central Printing, 234527 20 Used F-VF with almost perfectly cen- 1884 cancellation, exceptional centering, excellent Perforation 13.5 x 12.5] Used F-VF nicely showing tered BERGEN 1876 proper period cancellation. perforations, and strong color. However, this perf error 3. Nice confirming 1896 KABELVAAG Very attractive example! beauty has a shallow thin that is hard to see, and two-ring cancellation.45.00 ------.... 95.00 ------which some might not notice. One could search for 234560 49a K-Print. [1896 3 øre Posthorn, Knudsen many years and not find a nicer looking example! 234528 20 Used Fine with full and well centered Printing, Perf 13.5 x 12.5] Used VF+ with unusu- Otherwise $600+ for this quality! CHRISTIANIA 1875 proper period cancellation. ally rough perforation variety. Very nice. .... ------345.00 Very attractive example! .... 40.00 ------.... 70.00 ------237586 41 [1883 12 øre Green] Used Superb looking 233230 51, Facit #77 Type II [1899 10 øre example with very neat cancellation, but with a 234537 21 Used F-VF with well-centered, nearly Posthorn] Used F-VF 4-block with neat rectangu- couple faults so small that 99% of people would not full, “(NORD)BANERNES POSTEXP II” later pe- lar parcel cancels. Used blocks are scarce. find them: Two very tiny thin spots near center riod RAILWAY cancellation (but still valid for .... 16.00 ------and another in bottom margin, shorter perforation postage). Beautiful example. Railway postmarks 234569 56 [1900 35 øre Posthorn] Used VF+ with tooth where cancellation crosses bottom margin, are seldom seen on the later-used skilling stamps. almost perfectly centered KRISTIANIA cancella- and upper right corner tooth has been creased. Very pretty. 65.00 ------tion. Excellent quality. This stamp looks terrific -- much, much better .... 15.00 ------233194 21 Dark Brown, White Paper. Used VF+ than most examples in the market. Without the in- 234570 56 [1900 35 øre Posthorn] Used VF+ with with neat, proper-period cancellation. significant problems, this would easily fetch full KRISTIANIA cancellation. Excellent quality. .... 90.00 ------$600+. ------345.00 .... 12.00 ------234532 21 Used VF+ with neat, very light, proper 234422 35, Facit #48, NK 49 Plate Variety [1891 1 234573 57a K-Print Facit/NK #72 [1897 50 øre period single-ring cancellation. An unusually at- øre 20 mm Posthorn, Dark Olive Brown] Used Su- Posthorn, Knudsen Printing, Perforation 13.5 x tractive example with exceptionally strong color. perb with light cancellation and major, but unlist- 12.5] Used Superb. Excellent example with great .... 95.00 ------ed plate variety: Upper and lower right frame perforations. 34.00 ------234535 21 Used VF+ with neat, later period cancel- corners are open. (NK lists a similar variety for the lation (but still valid for postage). Wonderful ap- upper left corner at 3 times the price of the normal 234574 57a K-Print Facit/NK #72 [1897 50 øre pearance. 55.00 ------stamp). 65.00 ------Posthorn, Knudsen Printing, Perforation 13.5 x 12.5] Used VF example of the more unusual Pale 234536 21 Used VF with neat, later period cancella- 231900 36 Used Superb. Not often seen so nice. Rose Brown color. 28.00 ------tion (but still valid for postage). Beautiful exam- .... 23.00 ------233224 46 [1888 2 on 12 øre Surcharge, Orange ple. 48.00 ------233205 36 [1893 1 øre Light Brownish Gray 20 mm Brown, Posthorn] Used F-VF 3-strip with light 238516 24, Facit/NK #24IIa [1878 5 øre Posthorn Posthorn] Used Superb with neat 1894 cancella- cancellations. 12.00 ------with shaded numeral: Horizontal Watermark, tion. 20.00 ------234578 63 [1906 30 ØRE on 7 Skilling Posthorn] Grayish Ultramarine, with period after FRIM, ] 234545 36 Horizontal STRIP OF FIVE. Used F-VF, Used VF+ example with deep color and white pa- Used F-VF with nice, full 16 November 1883 can- but right stamp with small hidden tear. With 1895 per, resulting in an unusually nice looking exam- cellation. There are several different colors under cancels. Attractive and scarce. Facit 2010 value for ple. 16.00 ------this catalog number umbrella. Pretty example. a 4-block is SEK 1000! .... 22.00 ------.... 75.00 ------234579 65 [1907 1-1/2 Kr Haakon VII, First Design] Used Superb horizontal PAIR with proper VF+ 234417 (24) Facit/NK #24IIbv WITHOUT PERIOD 234547 36 Horizontal STRIP OF THREE. Used F- 1910 “KRISTIANSUND N.” circular town cancel- (Type 9) [1877 5 øre Shaded Posthorn, Horizontal VF, but left stamp with defects. With 1895 cancels. Watermark, BLACKISH BLUE] Used Average lation. This issue is always more desirable with 2 Call toll-free 1-800-44-STAMP or 1-800-447-8267 in U.S. and Canada. Norway Gallery: Select Stamps Norway Bargain Stamps

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proper circular town cancellations. Used multiples right, the single is corner-cut left and bottom. 231879 3 Used F-VF+ with faded pen cancellation, are scarce and seldom offered. Booklet stamps from this era are rarely offered thus the stamp looks virtually mint! Very pretty. .... 235.00 ------(and most were probably discarded with the incor- .... 49.00 ------204916 150-3 Saint Olaf issue in Mint VF 4-blocks, rect assumption that they are damaged). 237894 3 [1857 3 sk Oscar] Used with VF+ center- bottom pairs all NH on 15-30 øre values. Priced .... 8.00 ------ing and neat, well-centered #48 (Drammen) 3-ring only as if four single sets. 236100 J2 C-Print (Bluish Violet), Facit #L3C, NK cancellation, but a tiny bit of toning on two perfo- .... 89.00 ------#P2 [1893 4 øre Postage Due, Central Printing] rations. A pretty stamp. ------39.00 237592 75 [1910 2 øre Posthorn] NH Superb upper Mint with Superb centering, hinge remnant. Very 231880 5 Used with VF centering and full, neat right corner date 6-block (2x3) with “November- pretty. ------70.00 --- town cancellation, but faint thin spot. Near perfect 1918” date imprint of the 9th printing. 236101 J2 C-Print (Bluish Violet), Facit #L3C, NK centering. 13.00 ------.... --- 24.00 ------#P2 [1893 4 øre Postage Due, Central Printing] 237396 6 [1863 “2 SKILL” Coat of Arms] Used F- 237591 76 [1910 3 øre Posthorn] NH Superb upper Mint Fine. Fresh. ------44.00 --- VF with neat 1867 cancellation, but with some left corner 4-block (LH once in selvage) with “pres- 221444 J2 Central Printing, Facit L3C [1893 4 øre blunted perfs on right near top. Strong color and sure bearer lines” but without print date. Brilliant Bluish Violet Postage Due, Central Printing] Mint overall quite attractive. Otherwise $190! color. --- 15.00 ------VF/F-VF 4-block with very nice centering for this .... ------65.00 204917 162-76 1937 Watermarked Definitives issue. Usual natural gum bends found on this is- 231882 6 Used with Average centering and thin, but matched set of NH VF+ 4-blocks. Fresh and bril- sue. Bright color and very fresh. The singles would strong color. Normally $75 for this centering and liant! As four single sets, the price totals $490! fetch about $60-75 each! $190 for F-VF! 39.00 ------.... 440.00 ------.... 240.00 ------231822 7 Used with Fine centering. A nice looking 218489 190 and 192 Gutter Pairs [1940 5 øre 236103 J3 K-Print, Vertical Watermark, Facit stamp, but with a small thin spot that some would Posthorn and 10 øre Lion]. From special sheets #L6Kv, NK #P10Y [1899 10 øre Postage Due, not even notice. Otherwise would be around $400! printed to make booklet panes. Though they have Knudsen Printing (1905 printing)] Used Superb This stamp is missing from most collections. a low catalog value, they are seldom offered and with neat, light cancellation. Nice examples of this .... 125.00 ------are hard to obtain. NH VF. stamp are hard to find. 234472 7 Used with F-VF centering, but with a few .... 28.00 ------.... ------14.00 blunted perfs and small faults not visible from the 218491 190 and 192 Gutter Pairs [1940 5 øre 218488 J5a Central Printing, Facit #L11C [20 øre front. A nice looking example at a great price. A Posthorn and 10 øre Lion]. From special sheets Postage Due, Perforation 13.5 x 12.5] Used F-VF. key stamp missing from most collections. printed to make booklet panes. Though they have Nice example with better than usual perforations. .... 90.00 ------a low catalog value, they are seldom offered and .... 95.00 ------234478 8 PAIR (Plate II, Type VIII and VII) Mint are hard to obtain. NH VF Blocks of two pairs 236108 J5 K-Print, Vertical Watermark, Facit with F-VF+ centering, but with only small trace of each. 55.00 ------#L9Kv, NK #P12Y [1899 20 øre Postage Due, gum remaining. Each stamp has a thin and the left 234429 192 Gutter Pair [1940 10 øre Lion, without Knudsen Printing (1905 printing), Perf 14.5 x stamp has a vertical crease on the right frame line watermark]. From special sheet printed to make 13.5] Used VF. ------13.00 that is very hard to see without 10x magnification. booklet panes. Though the gutter pairs have a low 236130 J5a Knudsen Printing [1899 20 øre Postage Otherwise would sell for around $600 as two sin- catalog value, they are seldom offered and are hard Due, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Knudsen Printing] Used VF gles. Wonderfully bright color and overall fresh ap- to obtain. Mint VF. 10.00 ------with neat 1899 cancellation. Nice examples are dif- pearance. 135.00 ------234430 207 [1941 1 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, ficult to find. ------140.00 231886 9 Used F-VF+ centered with VF+ centered with watermark]. Used VF 4-block with “OSLO / 236114 J8, Facit #L14, NK #P14 [1922 10 øre THRONDHEIM 1864 cancellation, but small thin ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November 1941 cancella- Green Postage Due] Used Superb. spot. A very pretty stamp that would otherwise be tions. Scarce stamp used (normal singles sell for $9 .... ------5.00 $90 with such a nice postmark! each). Any use of the thimble cancels is scarce and 236115 J8, Facit #L14, NK #P14 [1922 10 øre .... 25.00 ------sought after. 44.00 ------Green Postage Due] Used Superb. 234482 9 Bright Pink. Used with F-VF+ centering, 234432 207 [1941 1 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, .... ------5.00 but with a spot. This color is exceptionally strong with watermark]. Used VF 6-block with centrally and rich; seldom seen. 34.00 ------placed “OSLO / ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November Bargain Stamps 204810 10 Used F-VF centering with small thin 1941 cancellations. Scarce stamp used (normal These bargain-priced stamps are attractive, but spot. Neat pre-1880s style cancel, deep color. Nor- singles sell for $9 each). Any use of the thimble most have hidden flaws. You can save a tremen- mally $125 for F-VF in proper period. cancels is scarce and sought after. dous amount of money when you add such .... 24.00 ------.... 64.00 ------stamps to your collection. Each stamp is one of a 215336 10, Facit #10a Light Grayish Brown. Used 234434 208 [1941 2 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, kind, so please let me know if I may substitute a Fine with thin. Somewhat unusual usage in 1877, with watermark]. Used VF 4-block with “OSLO / different example (that looks as good or better, after the currency change, but while still valid ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November 1941 centrally for the same cost) if the stamp you order has sold. (and with single-ring cancel, still considered used placed cancellation. Scarce stamp used (normal If you have any doubts, all are available for ap- in the correct period). (Facit 2005 value SEK 1100 singles sell for $14 each). Any use of the thimble proval viewing. If you are seeking stamps of this = $154.) 32.00 ------cancels is scarce and sought after. quality and price level from any of the Scandina- 215337 10, Facit #10b Dark Brown (scarce color). .... 65.00 ------vian countries, just send along your want list -- I Used with Superb centering and Superb 1865 234361 220 Low “V” Overprint variety [1941 1 øre will be happy to send bargains on approval. Scott LAURVIG cancellation, but with small tear in top Posthorn with V overprint, without watermark] numbers have been used unless otherwise stated. margin above E of NORGE. (Facit 2005 value SEK NH F-VF example with V just extending slightly Item # Description Price Mint Used 1300 = $180 for normal quality; without the de- below bottom frame line, approximately 4 mm too 238301 1 Used VF+ appearance (four large to huge fect, a stamp of this appearance would easily fetch low. I have had this variety on the watermarked 1 margins) Greenish Blue, with partial bar cancella- $600!!) 60.00 ------øre, but this is the first I can recall having on the tion. The paper is a bit odd with variable thick- 215338 10, Facit #10c Dark Red Brown (scarcest unwatermarked 1 øre. ness, probably caused by very thin paper combined color). Used F-VF with thin and couple short perfs, .... 29.00 ------with a very thin partial adhesion that fails to soak but still attractive. Used in 1880 after the currency 237755 254 [1942 30 øre Postal Union Jubilee; off. At first glance it gives the impression of having change, but with early period type single ring can- Quisling and Norway #1 stamp designs (stamp on a thin, but under magnification it is clear that the cellation. (Facit 2005 value SEK 1500 = $210.) stamp)] Used VF 6-block with very faint “NESBY- paper surface has not been thinned. A nice looking .... 29.00 ------EN” 1943 cancellations. Nationalistic stamp is- example. ------80.00 234485 10 Used Superb with Superb DRAMMEN sued under German occupation; properly canceled 231878 2 Used with Superb centering but very tiny 1875 single-ring cancellation, used in the proper and correctly dated used blocks are hard to find. tear between two perfs and tiny thin spot. Re- period. Unfortunately, this beautiful stamp has a .... ------21.00 markably neat, light cancel and perfect centering. hint of a thin, however, the appearance is abso- 218643 274 [Little Norway] NH VF Bottom-margin Seldom is such a pretty example offered for such a lutely wonderful with perfect centering, deep rich plate #2 inscription 4-block. low price. 49.00 ------Reddish Brown (the scarcest) color, and perfect .... 16.00 ------237893 2 [1857 2 sk Oscar] Used with Average cancellation. Without the hint of a thin, this would 218644 274 [Little Norway] Mint VF LH Bottom- (nearly Fine) centering, but NO faults. Wonderful easily command $500, if not more. margin plate #2 inscription 4-block. complete LAURVIG 8 Jan 1862 cancellation and .... 125.00 ------.... 16.00 ------brilliant, fresh color. ------69.00 234486 10 Used VF with VF DRAMMEN 1890s two- 233243 307 pair, 360 Used VF on 1959 piece. Both ring cancellation, used in the later period. A very are BOOKLET STAMPS; the pair is cut left and attractive example; this stamp is scarce used in

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such nice condition, even from the later period. post) cancellation that confirms that this has to be firm that it must be Central Printing. .... 65.00 ------Plate I. Very low price. ------9.00 .... ------29.00 233213 11 Used F-VF+, but small thin spot, with 237583 (24), Facit #24IIb, NK #24IIb [1878 5 øre 236128 J5a Central Printing [1895 20 øre Postage nice “X” pen manuscript cancellation. Very neat Posthorn, Dull Blue, Horizontal Watermark, Not Due, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Central Printing] Used VF and attractive. 19.00 ------Re-Engraved] Used with Average centering and centering, but a one short perf at upper right (this 234494 11 Used with VF centering, but small thin slight aging. Of the “basic” Facit listings for #24, issue often has short perfs). Attractive. spot. VF centering is scarce on this stamp. Other- this is the scarcest printing/color. This printing/ .... ------22.00 wise would be $70! 17.00 ------color is usually very poorly centered. A F-VF ex- 236129 J5a Knudsen Printing [1899 20 øre Postage 204813 12 Used Fine centered with crease. Unusual ample would be around $175. Due, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Knudsen Printing] Used Su- “X” pen cancel and very unusual dark brownish .... ------39.00 perb centering, but a couple perfs slightly short orange color. 11.00 ------236463 24 Major Variety, Facit #25, NK 35 [1879 5 (this issue often has short perfs). Neat 234499 12 Used Average. Normal centering for this øre Shaded Posthorn with SMALL 5 in oval band, (ST)AVANGER 1900 cancellation. stamp. Used in proper period. Very nice color. With Period] Used with VF centering and light .... ------36.00 .... 13.00 ------cancellation, but with crease and repair, rounded 237579 13 Red Violet Clear Print, Facit #31b, NK corner perf. Looks nice from front. Nice Strong Ul- Covers #13a [1868 “3 SKILL 3” Lion Coat of Arms] Used tramarine color shade. Otherwise, VF would be Various and Unsorted Covers around $130! ------12.00 Average-Fine centered example of the very scarce Item # Description Price Red Violet color with light, fully dated 1871 can- 236462 24 Major Variety, Facit #25, NK 35 [1879 5 cellation. Very fresh appearance with intense col- øre Shaded Posthorn with SMALL 5 in oval band, 222844 40 21 mm Frame PAIR [NK 37II, Facit 39b: or. This stamp is much harder to find than the With Period] Used with Fine centering and light 12 February 1882 10 øre Reengraved Posthorn] catalog values suggest. A VF example would be cancellation, but small faults only seen from the (F-VF+) on 27 April 1882 cover from DRAMMEN about $350! ------145.00 backside. Attractive. ------19.00 with bridge-type postmark, to Jmmenstadt, AUS- TRIA, with receiving postmark. Cover somewhat 234508 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used 237578 (29a) Sea Green, Facit #31c, NK #29a aged stained, but overall appearance is quite nice. Superbly centered and with light cancel, but a cou- [1878 35 øre Shaded Posthorn] Used Average cen- Remarkably unusual destination in the 1880s. NK ple missing perfs and faint crease (not visible from tered example of the scarce Sea Green color. Well 2003 does not record ANY covers to Austria bear- front). This is probably the nicest centered exam- centered and complete CHRISTIANIA 9 March ing this stamp and only record five 20 øre covers ple I have ever had! Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 1893 cancellation. (Used VF would sell for around (total of all franking combinations) in the 1879- = $490 (9/10). (See article on web site for more in- $300.) ------125.00 1883 period. While the cover, at first, looks unre- formation about this issue.)160.00 ------237572 31 [1878 60 øre Shaded Posthorn] Mint Fine markable, it is quite scarce. 275.00 234509 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used but without gum. Attractive with intense color. 222846 45 21 mm Frame [1884 25 øre 21 mm Frame Fine centered, but a couple faint thins. Small or- Otherwise would be $50. --- 26.00 --- Posthorn] (F-VF) on 3 November 1884 cover from ange mark from a postal rate marking on a foreign 237397 41 [1883 12 øre Olive Green 21 mm HEGRE (NK rarity “e” in the period) to the U.S. letter. Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 = $490 (9/10). Posthorn] Used Superb with very neat and clear (Appleton, Minnesota and then forwarded to (See article on web site for more information about 1884 cancellation, exceptional centering, excellent Roscoe Centre). Typical wear and aging for an em- this issue.) 115.00 ------perforations, and strong color. However, this beauty has a shallow thin that is hard to see, and igrant cover. Scarce stamp on cover; Facit 2006 231893 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used value for the most common possibility and usage Average centered example with unusually light which some might not notice. One could search for many years and not find a nicer looking example! on envelope, (not just to U.S.) is SEK 5000 = cancel. A pretty example of a very scarce stamp, at US$700! 325.00 a terrific price! Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 = Otherwise $600+ for this quality! 222845 44 21 mm Frame [NK 40IIb, Facit 44Bb; $490 (9/10). (See article on web site for more infor- .... ------345.00 1883 20 øre Posthorn, Electrotype new plate, mation about this issue.) 175.00 ------237586 41 [1883 12 øre Green] Used Superb looking Prussian Blue] (Fine) solo usage on 20 October 234507 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used example with very neat cancellation, but with a couple faults so small that 99% of people would not 1885 cover from BERGEN to France. NK 2003 Average/Fine centered example with light cancel. only records nine covers to France bearing solo us- A nice example of a very scarce stamp, at a great find them: Two very tiny thin spots near center and another in bottom margin, shorter perforation age of any of the various printings of NK #40. This price! Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 = $490 (9/10). is assumed to be the least costly printing of (See article on web site for more information about tooth where cancellation crosses bottom margin, and upper right corner tooth has been creased. #40IIb. Attractive; usages to France in this period this issue.) 190.00 ------are uncommon. Facit 2006 value for the most com- 234511 16a (Blue Green) Used with just Fine cen- This stamp looks terrific -- much, much better than most examples in the market. Without the in- mon possibility and usage (to any location, not to tering and light cancellation (but proper type for France) is SEK 2500 = US$350! 195.00 time period). Wonderful color. Great price. Facit significant problems, this would easily fetch $600+. ------345.00 222843 39 21 mm Frame TWO PAIRS (VF) [1883 5 2010 value SEK 600 = $84 (9/10). øre Blue Green, 21 mm Frame] on 5 August 1886 .... 44.00 ------237589 42 [1884 12 øre Orange Brown] Used with F-VF centering and nicely centered HAUGE- cover from GJØVIG with 2-ring postmark, to the 234512 (16), Facit #16c, Deep Yellow Green. Used U.S. With “MISSENT” marking applied at Rich- with Fine centering, but couple tiny tears. Proper SUND 13 January 1885 cancellation, but with tear. Looks nice. ------9.00 land Center, Wisconsin, before reaching Wiota, cancel for time period. Wonderful color; this color Wisconsin, to which it was addressed -- both with 237590 42a [1883 12 øre Grayish Brown] Used with is greatly underappreciated. Facit 2010 value SEK dated postmarks. A handsome cover in very much Superb centering and well-centered FREDERIK- 400 = $56 (9/10). 14.00 ------better quality than usually seen for emigrant mail. SHALD 2 June 1885 “Swiss bridge type” cancella- 234517 17b (Gray Blue) Used with F-VF centering As of 2003, only THREE covers bearing four ex- tion, but tiny thin speck. Very pretty. Otherwise and heavy 1898 cancellation (later period, but still amples of this stamp (specific color or printing would be $85! ------22.00 valid for postage). This was clearly postally used. were no identified nor were singles vs pairs, etc.) .... 19.00 ------234572 57a C-Print Facit/NK #64 [1894 50 øre were recorded to the U.S. Those examples are 234525 19b, Facit #19a Brownish Violet on Thin Posthorn, Central Printing, Perforation 13.5 x from 1887-89, making this cover the earliest such Bluish Paper. Used Average with proper period 12.5] Used F-VF but with small thin spot. Pretty. usage. (The rate to the U.S. was reduced from 25 cancellation. Tiny tear in bottom margin. Red .... 13.00 ------to 20 øre on 1 April 1886.) Furthermore, a very in- mark in upper right corner from postal rate mark- 202958 370-4 nfl, Mint VF. 370 no gum, 371-1 NH teresting and seldom seen postal history item. ing on a foreign cover. This example is an unusual with very slight tropical toning. Regularly priced .... 575.00 light color shade for the Brownish Violet and per- at $73. 15.00 ------222905 C3 [1941 45 øre Airmail, without water- haps deserves a listing of its own. 236123 J2 C-Print (Bluish Violet), Facit #L3C, NK mark] (VF) on 14 March 1946 airmail advertising .... 40.00 ------#P2 [1893 4 øre Postage Due, Central Printing] cover from BERGEN to Belgium. Back flap dam- 234535 21 Used VF+ with neat, later period cancel- Mint with Fine centering but light aging at upper aged, but outstanding appearance from front. lation (but still valid for postage). Wonderful ap- right. --- 12.00 --- .... 12.00 pearance. 55.00 ------236124 J3a Dark Rose [1889 10 øre Postage Due, 217204 202A (VF) solo usage on 1947 airmail cover 234536 21 Used VF with neat, later period cancella- Central Printing] Used Superb centering, but with to the U.S. with SANDVIKA hand cancellation. tion (but still valid for postage). Beautiful exam- hidden tear and couple shorter perfs. .... 12.00 ple. 48.00 ------.... ------9.00 217206 284 (VF) on 8 May 1947 airmail cover to the 237582 24, Facit #24Ia [1877 5 øre Posthorn, Ultra- 236127 J5a Central Printing [1895 20 øre Postage U.S. with TRONDHEIM single-slogan 300th Post- marine, Vertical Watermark, Not Re-Engraved] Due, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Central Printing] Used Su- al Office Anniversary machine cancellation Used with Superb centering but with a pulled perf. perb centering, but a couple short perfs at left (this (matches the stamp issue). 10.00 Nice 21 July 1877 “CHRA BYP” (Christiania local issue often has short perfs). 1896 cancellation con- 4 Most of these items are illustrated at www.JaySmith.com Norway Covers: Various and Unsorted Covers Norway Covers: WWII-Era And Censored Covers

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217205 202 pair (VF) on 1948 airmail cover to the Denmark. Return address of the DFDS “Alexan- 229726 1950 May 3 registered airmail cover with U.S. with TRONDHEIM repeating machine can- dria”. 5.00 several stamps to Austria with Austrian censor- cellation. 8.00 229655 80 (VF) on cover with 1913 early TEXT ma- ship. Some aging. Inner liner removed due to cen- 215050 277 x2, 325 x2 (VF, a couple minor faults) on chine cancel promoting the 1914 exposition. Real- sor regulations. 22.00 27 August 1956 partial parcel tag to the U.S., from photo (but damaged) picture post card to the U.S. 229671 196 (VF) on 27 December 1939 cover from KONGSBERG. This tag was NOT one of those Priced only for the cancel/usage, not the card. Norway to a sailor aboard the SWEDISH NAVAL specifically intended for U.S. traffic (scarce thus). .... 10.00 SHIP “HM jagar Klas Uggla”. Only Norwegian Franked with 2x 2kr Haakon and 2x 15 øre. 1922-1934 Lion Issues Covers postmarks. 11.00 .... 8.00 229673 196 (VF) on 5 November 1939 cover from Item # Description Price 224453 277, 325 [1946 2 kr Haakon; 1952 15 øre Norway to a sailor aboard the SWEDISH NAVAL Brown Posthorn] on 24 December 1957 Christmas 229681 119 (VF) on 1937 horribly damaged tourist SHIP “HM jagar Klas Uggla”. Only Norwegian Eve Norwegian FILM INDUSTRY airmail cover to post card, but with an unusual KINGS BAY / postmarks. 11.00 the U.S. The surface rate was 65 øre per 20 grams; SPITSBERGEN handstamp in black. Addressed 229687 196 [20 øre Lion] (VF) on 14 July 1942 cover 35 øre air surcharge per 5 grams. I cannot get the to the U.S., the card apparently entered the mail- to Sweden with German VIOLET “Ao” (indicating rate to work out to 215 øre; however, covers with stream at HARSTAD, Norway, where the stamp not censored) censor handstamp applied at Oslo. the 2kr are quite scarce. 10.00 was canceled. Offered with the assumption that .... 25.00 215046 363 (VF) [45 øre Olav] 14 May 1962 solo us- the only value is to be had from cutting out the 229722 196 (VF) on 29 October 1944 cover from age on airmail post card from FORNEBU to U.S., Spitzbergen handstamp. Nice early genuine non- OSLO to Sweden with large black “Ao” Oslo Cen- but insufficiently franked. With Norwegian blue philatelic mail. 8.00 sor handstamp on plain brown tape. 40.00 “T 45 Cts.” in circle postage due handstamp. 229710 122 (VF) on 1938 cover to the U.S. with an 229723 196 (VF) on 19 September 1944 cover from .... 15.00 illustrated airplane promotional cancel. 7.00 OSLO to Sweden with large black “Ao” Oslo Cen- 222137 1965 September 12 SANDEFJORD “HUS 229711 122 (F-VF+) solo usage on 1937 cover to the sor handstamp on plain brown tape. 40.00 OG HJEM” (House and Home) commemorative U.S. with “BERGEN - NEWCASTLE B” SHIP 229688 196 [20 øre Lion] (VF) on December 1941 cancellation picturing a large whale and cancel. 7.00 cover to Sweden with German BLACK “Ao” (indi- posthorns. This is a scarce cancellation, much in 229712 122 (VF) solo use on neat 1937 cover to the cating not censored) censor handstamp applied at demand from Whaling thematic collectors but vir- U.S. with BERGEN machine cancel. 6.00 Oslo. 25.00 tually impossible to obtain when you try to find an 229713 122 (VF) solo use on neat 1937 cover to the example. Philatelic cover (as always), neat and at- U.S. with BERGEN machine cancel for 1938 Oslo WWII-Era And Censored Covers tractive, with one stamp (varies) and two strikes of “VI KAN” Exposition. 6.00 Item # Description Price the cancel, one of which is not on the stamp (for 229714 122 (VF) solo use on 1937 cover to the U.S. 229619 9 December 1940 package label/front for clarity). 8.00 with OSLO machine cancel. 5.00 printed matter parcel from TRONDHEIM to Den- 215047 7 June 1979 FRAMA-franked airmail cover 229715 122 (VF) solo use on neat 1937 cover to the mark with both Oslo “Ao” and Danish (German) to the U.S. with five stamps (three values) from U.S. with BERGEN machine cancel. 5.00 censor handstamps. 98 øre franking (rough condi- machine #1. Usages such as this mailed outside of 229716 122 (VF) solo use on REAL PHOTO picture tion as to be expected on a package). At 7 øre per Norway are very scarce. Genuinely used. I have post card (DOMAAS rural scene) to the U.S. with 50 grams, this is a 700 gram / 14th weight class only had a few such covers. 25.00 DRAMMEN machine cancel. 10.00 franking -- such printed matter items are really 223853 881 [1990 3.20 Swan] (VF) on Superb April quite scarce. 35.00 1990 commercial cover with Superb LONGYEAR- 1937-1952 Posthorn Issues Covers 236854 B18 [1940 30 øre Nansen semi-postal] solo BYEN pictorial machine cancellation (picturing Item # Description Price use on 14 June 1941 German-censored cover from the mountains with bands of coal). Such nice usag- 229657 275 x3 + other stamps on 1951 parcel tag “OSLO Br.” with machine cancellation, to Swe- es are quite scarce. 10.00 specially printed for mail to the U.S. Complete tag den. Nazi censored at OSLO (“o”) with printed Stampless Covers (often the left end is missing) in very good condi- white paper tape O-50 and handstamp O-2 (per Ri- tion for this. 15.00 emer book). Until the end of 1941, Oslo censors Item # Description Price 1937-1949 Lions Issues Covers opened the envelopes on the backside. Extremely 229658 September 1860 Stampless cover Bergen - attractive. Solo uses of this stamp are scarce. Hamburg - France - Spain. Attractive and in excel- Item # Description Price .... 35.00 lent condition. An unusual destination from Nor- 229720 192 pair (VF) on 25 July 1942 cover from 229688 196 [20 øre Lion] (VF) on December 1941 way in this era. 145.00 OSLO to Sweden with German Oslo Censor print- cover to Sweden with German BLACK “Ao” (indi- 1909-1929 Posthorn Issues Covers ed tape and handstamp. 40.00 cating not censored) censor handstamp applied at Item # Description Price 229721 192 x2 (VF) on 8 November 1944 cover from Oslo. 25.00 OSLO to Sweden with large black “Ao” Oslo Cen- 229687 196 [20 øre Lion] (VF) on 14 July 1942 cover 236836 74 x4, 75, 78 [1909//1922 1, 2, 5 øre lilac sor handstamp on plain brown tape. 45.00 to Sweden with German VIOLET “Ao” (indicating Posthorns] (F-VF/VF) on 14 December 1928 win- 229619 9 December 1940 package label/front for not censored) censor handstamp applied at Oslo. dow envelope with Superb “ROALD AMUNDSEN printed matter parcel from TRONDHEIM to Den- .... 25.00 / 14 DESEMBER 1928” Oslo Br. machine cancel- mark with both Oslo “Ao” and Danish (German) 229720 192 pair (VF) on 25 July 1942 cover from lation. This cancellation was USED ONLY ONE censor handstamps. 98 øre franking (rough condi- OSLO to Sweden with German Oslo Censor print- DAY. Value on non-window envelope is $50. Won- tion as to be expected on a package). At 7 øre per ed tape and handstamp. 40.00 derful example that could easily be windowed or 50 grams, this is a 700 gram / 14th weight class 229718 261-6 [Complete original 1943 London is- layered on an album page to de-emphasize the franking -- such printed matter items are really window envelope. Seldom offered. 26.00 sue] on February 1943 cover with Merchant Ma- quite scarce. 35.00 rine “Anchor and Waves” #23 Ship cancellation. 236837 74 x3, 78 x3 [1910//1922 1, 5 øre lilac 229637 195, 310 (VF) on 25 June 1951 picture post .... 25.00 Posthorns] (F-VF/VF) on 14 December 1928 win- card (Vigeland) from OSLO, to the U.S. with air- 229719 261-6 [Complete original 1943 London is- dow envelope with Superb “ROALD AMUNDSEN mail label affixed. However, the 35 øre postage did / 14 DESEMBER 1928” Oslo Br. machine cancel- sue] on February 1943 cover with Merchant Ma- not pay the airmail rate, thus Norwegian postage rine “Anchor and Waves” #23 Ship cancellation. lation plus another strike of same. This cancella- due handstamp applied: single-ring, violet “T / 5 / tion was USED ONLY ONE DAY. Value on non- .... 25.00 cts.”. There is also a violet single-line marking be- 229717 1943 Merchant Marine “Anchor and window envelope with single superb strike is $50. tween two lines “Not paid for air mail"; I think this Nice example that could easily be windowed or lay- Waves” Ship cancel (ship number not readable). is a Norwegian marking, but am unsure -- note .... 8.00 ered on an album page to de-emphasize the win- that it is in English. I cannot recall previously see- 229723 196 (VF) on 19 September 1944 cover from dow envelope. Seldom offered. 12.00 ing that marking. No indication that postage due OSLO to Sweden with large black “Ao” Oslo Cen- 229619 9 December 1940 package label/front for was collected upon delivery. 15.00 sor handstamp on plain brown tape. 40.00 printed matter parcel from TRONDHEIM to Den- 229679 195 (VF) on 1947 underfranked 31 May cov- 229722 196 (VF) on 29 October 1944 cover from mark with both Oslo “Ao” and Danish (German) er from NESTTUN with 15 ore postage to BER- OSLO to Sweden with large black “Ao” Oslo Cen- censor handstamps. 98 øre franking (rough condi- GEN. Marked “+20” due. On reverse a 20 ore sor handstamp on plain brown tape. 40.00 tion as to be expected on a package). At 7 øre per stamp (#196) has been affixed and canceled with 50 grams, this is a 700 gram / 14th weight class ordinary (it is so plain it is unusual) BERGEN 2 229721 192 x2 (VF) on 8 November 1944 cover from franking -- such printed matter items are really June postmark. Roughly opened but still unusual. OSLO to Sweden with large black “Ao” Oslo Cen- quite scarce. 35.00 .... 14.00 sor handstamp on plain brown tape. 45.00 229624 80 [10 øre Posthorn] on 1919 (?) DFDS 229726 1950 May 3 registered airmail cover with (crossed out) envelope, canceled at BERGEN, to several stamps to Austria with Austrian censor- You can also order on-line at www.JaySmith.com 5 Norway Covers: WWII-Era And Censored Covers Norway Covers: Ship Covers

Item # Description Price Item # Description Price 1964 Lottery Stamp on Covers Issued 1 June 1964 and on sale through 15 July ship. Some aging. Inner liner removed due to cen- 229694 287 [55 øre 1647-1947 issue] (VF) solo usage 1964, as a fundraising device for the UN refugee sor regulations. 22.00 on 18 May 1949 air cover to France. Scarce. program, these stamps were valid for use for do- 1945 London Issue Covers .... 15.00 mestic letters up to 20 grams, only 6 June 1964 229693 289 [80 øre 1647-1947 issue] (VF) solo use Item # Description Price through 10 August 1964. They were not valid for on 1947 air cover to the U.S. Scarce solo usage. use to other countries, but such examples do ex- 229692 260//263 plus on 1968 cover to U.S. 3.00 .... 17.00 ist. The stamp has three parts: at top, the stub 229717 1943 Merchant Marine “Anchor and Semi-Postal Stamps On Cover (usually kept by the seller); in the center, the re- Waves” Ship cancel (ship number not readable). Item # Description Price ceipt kept by the buyer; and at bottom, the post- .... 8.00 age stamp. Covers normally and correctly bear 229718 261-6 [Complete original 1943 London is- 236854 B18 [1940 30 øre Nansen semi-postal] solo only the bottom stamp portion. Series A and B sue] on February 1943 cover with Merchant Ma- use on 14 June 1941 German-censored cover from (prefixing the serial number) stamps were issued rine “Anchor and Waves” #23 Ship cancellation. “OSLO Br.” with machine cancellation, to Swe- and are collected as two different stamps. In my .... 25.00 den. Nazi censored at OSLO (“o”) with printed experience, the A stamp is scarcer used (or on 229719 261-6 [Complete original 1943 London is- white paper tape O-50 and handstamp O-2 (per Ri- cover) while the B stamp is scarcer in mint condi- sue] on February 1943 cover with Merchant Ma- emer book). Until the end of 1941, Oslo censors tion. Most Norwegian stamp albums do include rine “Anchor and Waves” #23 Ship cancellation. opened the envelopes on the backside. Extremely at least a space for one 3-part stamp. All items are .... 25.00 attractive. Solo uses of this stamp are scarce. available for viewing on approval. If you are seek- 1946-1957 King Haakon VII Issues .... 35.00 ing something not currently listed, please let me Airmail Stamps On Covers know. Also see the stamp section. Covers Item # Description Price Item # Description Price PUsed Item # Description Price 229619 9 December 1940 package label/front for 236922 1964 Lottery Stamp A [Lykkebrevet] VF 229657 275 x3 + other stamps on 1951 parcel tag printed matter parcel from TRONDHEIM to Den- stamp part only, on 10 August 1964 (last day of specially printed for mail to the U.S. Complete tag mark with both Oslo “Ao” and Danish (German) use) cover from HASLUM to Denmark, though the (often the left end is missing) in very good condi- censor handstamps. 98 øre franking (rough condi- stamp was officially only valid for domestic post- tion for this. 15.00 tion as to be expected on a package). At 7 øre per age. Though a philatelic use, this stamp is still 229680 275, 280, 283 (VF) on 1947 INSURED cover 50 grams, this is a 700 gram / 14th weight class quite scarce with small-town cancellations. Neat, from OSLO to BERGEN with 110 ore franking on franking -- such printed matter items are really attractive, smallish cover. Priced at only slighty the front and 30 ore on reverse. The stamp on re- quite scarce. 35.00 more than the used single stamp. --- 100.00 verse is canceled with an OSLO / KAMPEN “thim- Airmail Postal Rates And Usages 222908 Lottery Stamp B on 28 July 1964 philatelic ble” postmark. The thimble cancels are quite cover to the issuing organization. The used stamp Item # Description Price scarce on cover. I suspect the sender put the stamp alone sells for $75. 80.00 --- on reverse as method of “sealing” the envelope. 229693 289 [80 øre 1647-1947 issue] (VF) solo use 222909 Lottery Stamp B on 10 August 1964 LAST Very nice 1647-1947 issue item - a very collectible on 1947 air cover to the U.S. Scarce solo usage. DAY philatelic cover to Denmark (even though issue. 25.00 .... 17.00 this stamp was only valid for domestic postage). 229637 195, 310 (VF) on 25 June 1951 picture post 229696 281, 284, 288 [15, 40, 60 øre 1647-1947 is- The used stamp alone sells for $75. Small-size cov- card (Vigeland) from OSLO, to the U.S. with air- sue] (VF) on 5 May 1947 air cover to U.S. with ers such are hard to find. 90.00 --- mail label affixed. However, the 35 øre postage did matching machine cancel. 12.00 236920 1964 Lottery Stamp B [Lykkebrevet] VF not pay the airmail rate, thus Norwegian postage 229694 287 [55 øre 1647-1947 issue] (VF) solo usage stamp part only, on 10 August 1964 (last day of due handstamp applied: single-ring, violet “T / 5 / on 18 May 1949 air cover to France. Scarce. use) Oslo canceled small, unaddressed cover. cts.”. There is also a violet single-line marking be- .... 15.00 Priced the same as a used single stamp. tween two lines “Not paid for air mail"; I think this 229726 1950 May 3 registered airmail cover with .... --- 75.00 is a Norwegian marking, but am unsure -- note several stamps to Austria with Austrian censor- that it is in English. I cannot recall previously see- 236921 1964 Lottery Stamp B [Lykkebrevet] VF ship. Some aging. Inner liner removed due to cen- stamp part only, on 28 July 1964 cover from ing that marking. No indication that postage due sor regulations. 22.00 was collected upon delivery. 15.00 HASLUM to the Norwegian refugee organization 229637 195, 310 (VF) on 25 June 1951 picture post in Oslo. Though this must have been sent by the 229682 312 (VF) on 1956 post card canceled at CU- card (Vigeland) from OSLO, to the U.S. with air- organization itself, to itself, this stamp is still RACAO / WILLEMSTRAND (Dutch West Indies) mail label affixed. However, the 35 øre postage did quite scarce with small-town cancellations. Full and with violet PAQUEBOT ship mail handstamp. not pay the airmail rate, thus Norwegian postage business size cover, but has been folded to fit more .... 18.00 due handstamp applied: single-ring, violet “T / 5 / attractively on an album page. Priced at only 229645 315 (VF) solo usage on 1952 cover to U.S. cts.”. There is also a violet single-line marking be- slighty more than the used single stamp. with NORDBØ PA KARMØY island cancel. tween two lines “Not paid for air mail"; I think this .... --- 85.00 .... 12.00 is a Norwegian marking, but am unsure -- note 229641 317 number imprint 4-block on 1958 air cov- that it is in English. I cannot recall previously see- Insured Covers er to the U.S. Very unusual! 25.00 ing that marking. No indication that postage due Item # Description Price 229647 323 3-strip on very small 1953 airmail enve- was collected upon delivery. 15.00 229680 275, 280, 283 (VF) on 1947 INSURED cover lope to the U.S. Small envelopes are very scarce by 229641 317 number imprint 4-block on 1958 air cov- from OSLO to BERGEN with 110 ore franking on this time period. 12.00 er to the U.S. Very unusual! 25.00 the front and 30 ore on reverse. The stamp on re- 1947 Postal Service 300th Postage Due Covers verse is canceled with an OSLO / KAMPEN “thim- ble” postmark. The thimble cancels are quite Anniversary Covers Item # Description Price scarce on cover. I suspect the sender put the stamp Item # Description Price 229679 195 (VF) on 1947 underfranked 31 May cov- on reverse as method of “sealing” the envelope. 229680 275, 280, 283 (VF) on 1947 INSURED cover er from NESTTUN with 15 ore postage to BER- Very nice 1647-1947 issue item - a very collectible from OSLO to BERGEN with 110 ore franking on GEN. Marked “+20” due. On reverse a 20 ore issue. 25.00 the front and 30 ore on reverse. The stamp on re- stamp (#196) has been affixed and canceled with Ship Covers ordinary (it is so plain it is unusual) BERGEN 2 verse is canceled with an OSLO / KAMPEN “thim- Item # Description Price ble” postmark. The thimble cancels are quite June postmark. Roughly opened but still unusual. scarce on cover. I suspect the sender put the stamp .... 14.00 229624 80 [10 øre Posthorn] on 1919 (?) DFDS on reverse as method of “sealing” the envelope. 229637 195, 310 (VF) on 25 June 1951 picture post (crossed out) envelope, canceled at BERGEN, to Very nice 1647-1947 issue item - a very collectible card (Vigeland) from OSLO, to the U.S. with air- Denmark. Return address of the DFDS “Alexan- issue. 25.00 mail label affixed. However, the 35 øre postage did dria”. 5.00 229695 281, 282 [15, 25 øre 1647-1947 issue] (VF) not pay the airmail rate, thus Norwegian postage 235907 146 [1925 20 aur National Library/Muse- on 30 May 1947 cover to U.S. 10.00 due handstamp applied: single-ring, violet “T / 5 / um] (VF) on 10 August 1926 PAQUEBOT cover to 229696 281, 284, 288 [15, 40, 60 øre 1647-1947 is- cts.”. There is also a violet single-line marking be- Denmark, machine canceled at BERGEN, Nor- sue] (VF) on 5 May 1947 air cover to U.S. with tween two lines “Not paid for air mail"; I think this way, and with light violetish red Bergen “Paque- matching machine cancel. 12.00 is a Norwegian marking, but am unsure -- note bot” handstamp. Typical of “fishing boat mail” that it is in English. I cannot recall previously see- posted en-route on the North Atlantic or handed 229726 1950 May 3 registered airmail cover with ing that marking. No indication that postage due to fishing boat captains at small coastal villages. several stamps to Austria with Austrian censor- was collected upon delivery. 15.00 Very attractive and fresh. 145.00 ship. Some aging. Inner liner removed due to cen- sor regulations. 22.00 6 Please list alternates with your order. Norway Covers: Ship Covers Norway Cancellations: By Type - Town - Double Ring To 1924

Item # Description PriceCancellations Item # Description Price PUsed 229711 122 (F-VF+) solo usage on 1937 cover to the Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise 233220 27 [1877 20 øre Shaded Posthorn] Used U.S. with “BERGEN - NEWCASTLE B” SHIP indicated. NK = Norgeskatalogen numbers. Can- Fine with nearly perfect FLORØ 12 May 1880 all- cancel. 7.00 cellations starting with the letter “Å” and “Ø” serif cancellation. 24.50 --- 229682 312 (VF) on 1956 post card canceled at CU- are at the end of the alphabet. All these items and 237589 42 [1884 12 øre Orange Brown] Used with RACAO / WILLEMSTRAND (Dutch West Indies) much more are available for viewing on approv- F-VF centering and nicely centered HAUGE- and with violet PAQUEBOT ship mail handstamp. al; please request approvals. SUND 13 January 1885 cancellation, but with .... 18.00 By Type - Numeral - Three Ring tear. Looks nice. --- 9.00 Arctic Expedition - Wilkins- Item # Description PUsed 234496 11 Used F-VF with Fine HEGGE(N) 1873 single-ring town cancellation. NK rarity “d”. 238230 1 Dark Blue on Thin Paper. VF+ example Ellsworth Submarine .... 58.00 --- with four large, even margins and neat #25 (Ber- 1931 attempt to reach the North Pole via subma- gen) numeral cancellation. A very attractive exam- 234480 8 (Plate I, Type I) Used Fine with Fine 1864 rine, with an intended meeting with the Graf ple with great color. 175.00 IBESTA(D) single-ring town cancellation. NK rar- Zeppelin airship at the North Pole. With cooper- ity “d”. Fresh stamp. 17.00 --- ation from wealthy explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, a 238302 1 Used VF (three ample and one large mar- gins) Light Blue, thin paper. Neat, nearly-com- 204521 KRAGERØ serif 1887 F-VF Town Single- O-class WWI-era submarine was leased from the Ring on Scott #44b, NK #46a, Facit #45a F-VF. U.S. Navy, christened Nautilus, and extensively plete #42 (Christiania) numeral cancellation. Plate position D3 (upper right curl of top left orna- Attractive. 42.00 --- modified (but little tested). Leaving U.S. waters 238305 1 Used Fine (two very large margins, one in June, the submarine had many breakdowns. ment quite thick and a blob); variety well away from the cancellation. Very attractive example. small margin, but touching at top) Light Blue, thin Foundering in the Atlantic, the sub was rescued paper. Probably plate position A11. Superb and towed to Ireland and then taken to England .... 145.00 237894 3 [1857 3 sk Oscar] Used with VF+ center- KRAGERO 17 March 1856 town cancellation. for further repair; eventually the sub reached Beautiful cancellation. --- 195.00 Bergen, Norway. Leaving Bergen on 5 August, ing and neat, well-centered #48 (Drammen) 3-ring 237893 2 [1857 2 sk Oscar] Used with Average the sub reached ice on 19 August. When first at- cancellation, but a tiny bit of toning on two perfo- (nearly Fine) centering, but NO faults. Wonderful tempting to dive under the ice on 22 August, it rations. A pretty stamp. 39.00 complete LAURVIG 8 Jan 1862 cancellation and was discovered that the stern planes had appar- By Type - Numeral - Four Ring brilliant, fresh color. --- 69.00 ently been sabotaged. On 31 August an attempt Item # Description Price to make a short dive under the ice using ballast 234501 14 Used F-VF with F-VF LAURVIG 1871 and ramming the ice was “successful”, but did ex- 204610 353 second type (SKJELLESVIK) VF Nu- single-ring town cancellation. 12.00 --- tensive further damage. (The sub was thought meral 4-Ring on Scott #119 x4, 78 VF on piece. 238229 1 Medium Blue on Thin Paper. VF++ ex- lost and rescue plans were formulated.) The sub .... 28.00 ample with four large to enormous margins and arrived at Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Spitzbergen) By Type - Grid incredibly crisp MOL(DE) town cancellation. A beautiful example. --- 175.00 on 8 September. Storms and further major dam- Item # Description Price age forced the sub back to Bergen instead of En- 238304 1 Used Fine (three ample margins, but gland; the hulk was returned to the U.S. Navy 231895 Grid cancellation, showing 9 of the bars but touching at top) Medium Blue, thin paper. Superb and, due to the damage, it was scuttled on 20 No- not complete, on Scott #5 F-VF+. Nice face-free SANDEFJORD 1 June 1856 town cancellation. vember at Bergen. strike on attractive stamp. Facit 2008 value from Wonderful cancellation. --- 125.00 SEK 1000 = $170 (6/08). Quite scarce and very at- 234481 8 (Plate I, Type I) Used Ave-Fine with Fine Fundraising philatelic covers were created to tractive! 135.00 1864 “SOGNDAL i SOGN” single-ring town can- support the expedition. Most covers bear a hand- By Type - Town - Early Single Ring cellation. NK rarity “e”. 14.00 --- stamped cachet picturing the sub, usually in The most recent listing of single-ring town can- 238306 1 Used Fine+ (one large, one ample, and shades of magenta. They bear additional hands- cellations appears in the 2008 (and before in two small margins) Medium Blue, very thin paper. tamps such as “NEW YORK TO NORTH POLE”, 2004) Norgeskatalogen, which I may still have Well centered TRONDHJEM 20 January 1856 “NEW YORK TO BERGEN”, and “NEW YORK available for sale. Please inquire. town cancellation. Nice example. --- 140.00 TO SPITSBERGEN”. They have dual addresses Item # Description Price PUsed 204558 VRAADAL 1890 Fine Town Single-Ring on and postage; first sent (normally originating with Scott #44, NK #54II damaged. NK rarity “2R”. U.S. stamps) to Wilkins at New York, and then 204482 ASKIM 1868 F-VF Town Single-Ring on .... 6.00 --- mailed back to the original sender from Bergen, Scott #14 VF. Unusual rough perfs. 204597 ÅLESUND 1962 Superb Machine Cancel on Longyearbyen (Spitzbergen), and England. .... 28.00 --- Scott #370 nonfluor VF. 5.00 Item # Description Price 237364 5 [1856 8 skilling Oscar] Used Fine with full BERGEN 24 January 1859 cancellation. Very at- By Type - Town - Double Ring To 1924 232360 Wilkins-Ellsworth Trans-Arctic Submarine tractive; very reasonable price. --- 45.00 Item # Description Price PUsed Expedition 1931 “NEW YORK TO NORTH 234497 11 Used F-VF with VF BERGEN 1869 sin- POLE” in black; magenta cachet. 8 May U.S. post- 204524 BERGEN 1892 F-VF+ Town Double-Ring gle-ring town cancellation. 65.00 --- age to Wilkins; 19 October British postage (one on Scott #40 F-VF. 5.00 --- stamp defective but looks nice) registered back to 234527 20 Used F-VF with almost perfectly cen- 204503 CHRISTIANIA 1883 F-VF Town Double- originator. Very attractive. 75.00 tered BERGEN 1876 proper period cancellation. Ring on Scott #40, NK #38 F-VF. Printing has Very attractive example! 95.00 --- vertically ribbed appearance. 25.00 --- Spitzbergen / Svalbard Covers 234528 20 Used Fine with full and well centered 237576 29 Deep Blue Green, Clean Print [1878 35 Item # Description Price CHRISTIANIA 1875 proper period cancellation. øre Shaded Posthorn] Used with Superb centering 229681 119 (VF) on 1937 horribly damaged tourist Very attractive example! 70.00 --- but extremely faint, nearly invisible, ironed out post card, but with an unusual KINGS BAY / 237582 24, Facit #24Ia [1877 5 øre Posthorn, Ultra- corner crease. With Superb 2-ring (no bridge) SPITSBERGEN handstamp in black. Addressed marine, Vertical Watermark, Not Re-Engraved] CHRISTIANIA 6 October 1887 cancellation. This to the U.S., the card apparently entered the mail- Used with Superb centering but with a pulled perf. dark color with a clean print is not listed in the cat- stream at HARSTAD, Norway, where the stamp Nice 21 July 1877 “CHRA BYP” (Christiania local alogs; it is much scarcer than the typical range of was canceled. Offered with the assumption that post) cancellation that confirms that this has to be color shades. As beautiful an example as one could the only value is to be had from cutting out the Plate I. Very low price. --- 9.00 hope to find. --- 90.00 Spitzbergen handstamp. Nice early genuine non- 233189 12 Used with Superb centering and with 237578 (29a) Sea Green, Facit #31c, NK #29a philatelic mail. 8.00 proper 23 November 1871 CHRISTIANIA cancel- [1878 35 øre Shaded Posthorn] Used Average cen- 229697 2000 Italy / Spitzbergen Expedition cover. lation. One shortish perf, but quite scarce so well tered example of the scarce Sea Green color. Well .... 16.00 centered and with nice cancellation. centered and complete CHRISTIANIA 9 March 229698 2000 Italy / Spitzbergen Expedition cover. .... 60.00 --- 1893 cancellation. (Used VF would sell for around .... 16.00 234485 10 Used Superb with Superb DRAMMEN $300.) --- 125.00 Special And Commemorative 1875 single-ring cancellation, used in the proper 204508 DRAMMEN 1883 VF Town Double-Ring on period. Unfortunately, this beautiful stamp has a Scott #40, NK #38 VF. 13.00 --- Cancellation Covers hint of a thin, however, the appearance is abso- 234486 10 Used VF with VF DRAMMEN 1890s two- Item # Description Price lutely wonderful with perfect centering, deep rich ring cancellation, used in the later period. A very 229690 1957 July 24 Scouting cancel: “SPEIDER- Reddish Brown (the scarcest) color, and perfect attractive example; this stamp is scarce used in LEIREN 1957 BØMOEN”. Scarce cancel. 20.00 cancellation. Without the hint of a thin, this would such nice condition, even from the later period. easily command $500, if not more. 125.00 --- .... 65.00 ---

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Item # Description Price PUsed Item # Description Price Item # Description Price

204471 DRAMMEN 1896 F-VF Town Double-Ring 209510 RAKNESGJERDE 1940s-50s F-VF Crown Even ignoring the cancellation, this is a very pret- on Scott #12 Ave thin. 7.00 --- and Posthorn on Scott #O38A VF on piece. Offi- ty stamp. 68.00 237590 42a [1883 12 øre Grayish Brown] Used with cial stamp. 20.00 Other Superb centering and well-centered FREDERIK- 209499 RAMSTAD 1958-60s VF Crown and Item # Description Price SHALD 2 June 1885 “Swiss bridge type” cancella- Posthorn on Scott #363 VF on piece. 15.00 tion, but tiny thin speck. Very pretty. Otherwise 209501 SKIPHELLE 1980s Superb Crown and 204467 “(Recomen)deret” [registered] Registered would be $85! --- 22.00 Posthorn on Scott #776 VF. 17.00 on Scott #10 F-VF. Scarce on stamps. Price only 234575 57a C-Print Facit/NK #64 with Perforation 209519 “STEINSVIK PA SUNNMORE” 1946 VF for the stamp. 90.00 Error 3 [1894 50 øre Posthorn, Central Printing, Crown and Posthorn on Scott #196 VF on piece. By Service - Railway Perforation 13.5 x 12.5] Used F-VF nicely showing Rare to show date. 16.00 Item # Description Price perf error 3. Nice confirming 1896 KABELVAAG 209509 “SØNDRE VIVESTAD” 1940s-50s VF two-ring cancellation. 45.00 --- 234537 21 Used F-VF with well-centered, nearly Crown and Posthorn on Scott #196 VF on piece. full, “(NORD)BANERNES POSTEXP II” later pe- 233227 47a Central Print, Facit/NK #59 [1895 1 øre .... 13.00 riod RAILWAY cancellation (but still valid for Posthorn, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Central Printing] Used 209518 TORVIKNES 1940s-50s VF Crown and postage). Beautiful example. Railway postmarks VF/F-VF centered 4-block with Superb KI- Posthorn on Scott #197A damaged on piece. are seldom seen on the later-used skilling stamps. STRAND 2-ring 1903 town cancellation. One .... 4.00 Very pretty. 65.00 stamp with crease and small tear, but not notice- 209512 “TUDDAL HOGFJELSHOTELL” 1940s- able from front. Very pretty and very scarce block. 50s F-VF Crown and Posthorn on Scott #192 pair, By Stamp - 1855 Norway 1 .... 95.00 --- 196 VF on piece. 18.00 Item # Description PUsed 236476 60 Dull Blue Overprint, Facit #88a [1905 209502 ULVSJØEN 1940s-50s VF Crown and 238230 1 Dark Blue on Thin Paper. VF+ example 1.50 surcharge on 2 skilling] Used Fine with Su- Posthorn on Scott #195 pair VF on piece. 15.00 with four large, even margins and neat #25 (Ber- perb KONGSVINGER 30 September 1909 bridge- 209511 VALVIKHAMN 1940s-50s F-VF Crown and gen) numeral cancellation. A very attractive exam- type cancellation. Very attractive. This issue is Posthorn on Scott #O38A 3-strip (one dam.) on ple with great color. 175.00 scarce with nicely centered town cancellations, es- piece. Official stamp. Scarce. 19.00 238302 1 Used VF (three ample and one large mar- pecially from smaller cities and towns. gins) Light Blue, thin paper. Neat, nearly-com- .... 160.00 --- By Type - Thimble plete #42 (Christiania) numeral cancellation. 204527 KRAGERØ 1893 VF Town Double-Ring on Item # Description Price Plate position D3 (upper right curl of top left orna- Scott #40 F-VF thin. 4.00 --- 234430 207 [1941 1 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, ment quite thick and a blob); variety well away 204549 KRAGERØ 1891 VF Town Double-Ring on with watermark]. Used VF 4-block with “OSLO / from the cancellation. Very attractive example. Scott #44, NK #54II Fine. 12.00 --- ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November 1941 cancella- .... 145.00 204529 PORSGRUND 1894 VF Town Double-Ring tions. Scarce stamp used (normal singles sell for $9 238305 1 Used Fine (two very large margins, one on Scott #40 F-VF+. Unusual color. each). Any use of the thimble cancels is scarce and small margin, but touching at top) Light Blue, thin .... 8.00 --- sought after. 44.00 paper. Probably plate position A11. Superb 204525 STAVANGER 1892 VF Town Double-Ring 234432 207 [1941 1 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, KRAGERO 17 March 1856 town cancellation. on Scott #40 F-VF crease. 4.00 --- with watermark]. Used VF 6-block with centrally Beautiful cancellation. 195.00 204516 TØNSBERG 1883 F-VF Town Double-Ring placed “OSLO / ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November 238229 1 Medium Blue on Thin Paper. VF++ ex- on Scott #40, NK #40IIbyX, Facit #44Bbc F-VF. 1941 cancellations. Scarce stamp used (normal ample with four large to enormous margins and Scarce horizontal wtmk I. 195.00 --- singles sell for $9 each). Any use of the thimble incredibly crisp MOL(DE) town cancellation. A By Type - Town - Double Ring cancels is scarce and sought after. 64.00 beautiful example. 175.00 234434 208 [1941 2 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, 238304 1 Used Fine (three ample margins, but From 1925 with watermark]. Used VF 4-block with “OSLO / touching at top) Medium Blue, thin paper. Superb Item # Description Price ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November 1941 centrally SANDEFJORD 1 June 1856 town cancellation. 229645 315 (VF) solo usage on 1952 cover to U.S. placed cancellation. Scarce stamp used (normal Wonderful cancellation. 125.00 with NORDBØ PA KARMØY island cancel. singles sell for $14 each). Any use of the thimble 238306 1 Used Fine+ (one large, one ample, and .... 12.00 cancels is scarce and sought after. 65.00 two small margins) Medium Blue, very thin paper. 204602 VADSØ 1960 VF+ Town Double-Ring on By Type - Machine Well centered TRONDHJEM 20 January 1856 Scott #O74 VF. 5.00 Item # Description Price town cancellation. Nice example. 140.00 By Type - Manuscript 204597 ÅLESUND 1962 Superb Machine Cancel on By Stamp - 1856 Oscars Item # Description Price Scott #370 nonfluor VF. 5.00 Item # Description Price PUsed 233213 11 Used F-VF+, but small thin spot, with 236836 74 x4, 75, 78 [1909//1922 1, 2, 5 øre lilac 237893 2 [1857 2 sk Oscar] Used with Average nice “X” pen manuscript cancellation. Very neat Posthorns] (F-VF/VF) on 14 December 1928 win- (nearly Fine) centering, but NO faults. Wonderful and attractive. 19.00 dow envelope with Superb “ROALD AMUNDSEN complete LAURVIG 8 Jan 1862 cancellation and 233217 15 Used Fine, but extremely tiny thin spot, / 14 DESEMBER 1928” Oslo Br. machine cancel- brilliant, fresh color. --- 69.00 with unusual cross-hatched pen manuscript can- lation. This cancellation was USED ONLY ONE 237894 3 [1857 3 sk Oscar] Used with VF+ center- cellation. Very neat and attractive. I cannot recall DAY. Value on non-window envelope is $50. Won- ing and neat, well-centered #48 (Drammen) 3-ring previously in 36 years having a Norwegian cancel derful example that could easily be windowed or cancellation, but a tiny bit of toning on two perfo- that looked quite like this. 55.00 layered on an album page to de-emphasize the rations. A pretty stamp. --- 39.00 window envelope. Seldom offered. 26.00 By Type - Crown and Posthorn 231894 Partial BLUE “...UND” town cancellation 236837 74 x3, 78 x3 [1910//1922 1, 5 øre lilac and very faint black postmark on Scott #5 with The Crown and Posthorn cancellations were last Posthorns] (F-VF/VF) on 14 December 1928 win- Superb centering. Colored cancellations are scarce listed (including rarity factors) in the 2002 dow envelope with Superb “ROALD AMUNDSEN on the Oscar stamps other than the 4 skilling. Norgeskatalogen, which I may be able to supply. / 14 DESEMBER 1928” Oslo Br. machine cancel- Even ignoring the cancellation, this is a very pret- Please inquire. lation plus another strike of same. This cancella- ty stamp. 68.00 --- Item # Description Price tion was USED ONLY ONE DAY. Value on non- 231895 Grid cancellation, showing 9 of the bars but window envelope with single superb strike is $50. not complete, on Scott #5 F-VF+. Nice face-free 209520 FALKFJORD late 1980s Superb Crown and Nice example that could easily be windowed or lay- Posthorn on Scott #894 VF. 25.00 strike on attractive stamp. Facit 2008 value from ered on an album page to de-emphasize the win- SEK 1000 = $170 (6/08). Quite scarce and very at- 209517 GOLTA 1970s Superb Crown and Posthorn dow envelope. Seldom offered. 12.00 on Scott #627 VF on piece. 20.00 tractive! 135.00 --- 209504 HAMNSUNDET 1956 VF Crown and Colored 237364 5 [1856 8 skilling Oscar] Used Fine with full Posthorn on Scott #275 3-strip VF on piece. Colored cancellations are quite scarce and sought BERGEN 24 January 1859 cancellation. Very at- .... 16.00 after. tractive; very reasonable price. --- 45.00 209500 HEIMSIL 1940s-50s Superb Crown and Item # Description Price By Stamp - 1863 Coat Of Arms Posthorn on Scott #190 pair VF on piece. 18.00 231894 Partial BLUE “...UND” town cancellation Item # Description Price 209513 LAUKELV 1958-60s F-VF Crown and and very faint black postmark on Scott #5 with 234480 8 (Plate I, Type I) Used Fine with Fine 1864 Posthorn on Scott #363 VF. 14.00 Superb centering. Colored cancellations are scarce IBESTA(D) single-ring town cancellation. NK rar- 209505 MYRA 1950s VF Crown and Posthorn on on the Oscar stamps other than the 4 skilling. ity “d”. Fresh stamp. 17.00 Scott #323 VF on piece. 14.00

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Item # Description Price Item # Description PUsed Item # Description Price

234481 8 (Plate I, Type I) Used Ave-Fine with Fine 237578 (29a) Sea Green, Facit #31c, NK #29a perb KONGSVINGER 30 September 1909 bridge- 1864 “SOGNDAL i SOGN” single-ring town can- [1878 35 øre Shaded Posthorn] Used Average cen- type cancellation. Very attractive. This issue is cellation. NK rarity “e”. 14.00 tered example of the scarce Sea Green color. Well scarce with nicely centered town cancellations, es- 234485 10 Used Superb with Superb DRAMMEN centered and complete CHRISTIANIA 9 March pecially from smaller cities and towns. 160.00 1875 single-ring cancellation, used in the proper 1893 cancellation. (Used VF would sell for around By Stamp - 1926-1934 Lions period. Unfortunately, this beautiful stamp has a $300.) 125.00 Item # Description Price hint of a thin, however, the appearance is abso- By Stamp - 1882 21 mm Posthorns lutely wonderful with perfect centering, deep rich 204610 353 second type (SKJELLESVIK) VF Nu- Reddish Brown (the scarcest) color, and perfect - 10 ore meral 4-Ring on Scott #119 x4, 78 VF on piece. cancellation. Without the hint of a thin, this would Item # Description Price .... 28.00 easily command $500, if not more. 125.00 204503 CHRISTIANIA 1883 F-VF Town Double- By Stamp - 1937-1949 Definitives 234486 10 Used VF with VF DRAMMEN 1890s two- Ring on Scott #40, NK #38 F-VF. Printing has Item # Description Price ring cancellation, used in the later period. A very vertically ribbed appearance. 25.00 attractive example; this stamp is scarce used in 209500 HEIMSIL 1940s-50s Superb Crown and 204508 DRAMMEN 1883 VF Town Double-Ring on Posthorn on Scott #190 pair VF on piece. 18.00 such nice condition, even from the later period. Scott #40, NK #38 VF. 13.00 .... 65.00 209512 “TUDDAL HOGFJELSHOTELL” 1940s- 204467 “(Recomen)deret” [registered] Registered By Stamp - 1882 21 mm Posthorns 50s F-VF Crown and Posthorn on Scott #192 pair, on Scott #10 F-VF. Scarce on stamps. Price only - Other 196 VF on piece. 18.00 for the stamp. 90.00 Item # Description Price PUsed 209502 ULVSJØEN 1940s-50s VF Crown and Posthorn on Scott #195 pair VF on piece. 15.00 By Stamp - 1867 Coat Of Arms 237589 42 [1884 12 øre Orange Brown] Used with 209519 “STEINSVIK PA SUNNMORE” 1946 VF Item # Description Price F-VF centering and nicely centered HAUGE- Crown and Posthorn on Scott #196 VF on piece. SUND 13 January 1885 cancellation, but with 234497 11 Used F-VF with VF BERGEN 1869 sin- Rare to show date. 16.00 tear. Looks nice. --- 9.00 gle-ring town cancellation. 65.00 209509 “SØNDRE VIVESTAD” 1940s-50s VF 237590 42a [1883 12 øre Grayish Brown] Used with 234496 11 Used F-VF with Fine HEGGE(N) 1873 Crown and Posthorn on Scott #196 VF on piece. Superb centering and well-centered FREDERIK- single-ring town cancellation. NK rarity “d”. .... 13.00 SHALD 2 June 1885 “Swiss bridge type” cancella- .... 58.00 209518 TORVIKNES 1940s-50s VF Crown and tion, but tiny thin speck. Very pretty. Otherwise Posthorn on Scott #197A damaged on piece. 233213 11 Used F-VF+, but small thin spot, with would be $85! --- 22.00 nice “X” pen manuscript cancellation. Very neat .... 4.00 204521 KRAGERØ serif 1887 F-VF Town Single- and attractive. 19.00 Ring on Scott #44b, NK #46a, Facit #45a F-VF. By Stamp - 1946-1957 Kings 233189 12 Used with Superb centering and with Attractive. 42.00 --- Item # Description Price proper 23 November 1871 CHRISTIANIA cancel- 204516 TØNSBERG 1883 F-VF Town Double-Ring lation. One shortish perf, but quite scarce so well 209504 HAMNSUNDET 1956 VF Crown and on Scott #40, NK #40IIbyX, Facit #44Bbc F-VF. centered and with nice cancellation. 60.00 Posthorn on Scott #275 3-strip VF on piece. Scarce horizontal wtmk I. 195.00 --- 204471 DRAMMEN 1896 F-VF Town Double-Ring .... 16.00 on Scott #12 Ave thin. 7.00 By Stamp - 1886 20 mm Posthorns 209505 MYRA 1950s VF Crown and Posthorn on 204482 ASKIM 1868 F-VF Town Single-Ring on - 10 ore Scott #323 VF on piece. 14.00 Scott #14 VF. Unusual rough perfs. 28.00 Item # Description Price By Stamp - 1958-1961 Kings 234501 14 Used F-VF with F-VF LAURVIG 1871 204524 BERGEN 1892 F-VF+ Town Double-Ring Item # Description Price single-ring town cancellation. 12.00 on Scott #40 F-VF. 5.00 209513 LAUKELV 1958-60s F-VF Crown and 233217 15 Used Fine, but extremely tiny thin spot, 204527 KRAGERØ 1893 VF Town Double-Ring on Posthorn on Scott #363 VF. 14.00 with unusual cross-hatched pen manuscript can- Scott #40 F-VF thin. 4.00 209499 RAMSTAD 1958-60s VF Crown and cellation. Very neat and attractive. I cannot recall Posthorn on Scott #363 VF on piece. 15.00 previously in 36 years having a Norwegian cancel 204529 PORSGRUND 1894 VF Town Double-Ring that looked quite like this. 55.00 on Scott #40 F-VF+. Unusual color. 8.00 204597 ÅLESUND 1962 Superb Machine Cancel on 204525 STAVANGER 1892 VF Town Double-Ring Scott #370 nonfluor VF. 5.00 By Stamp - 1871 Skilling Posthorns on Scott #40 F-VF crease. 4.00 By Stamp - 1960-1979 Item # Description Price By Stamp - 1886 20 mm Posthorns Commemoratives 234527 20 Used F-VF with almost perfectly cen- tered BERGEN 1876 proper period cancellation. - 20 ore Item # Description Price Very attractive example! 95.00 Item # Description Price 209517 GOLTA 1970s Superb Crown and Posthorn 234528 20 Used Fine with full and well centered 204549 KRAGERØ 1891 VF Town Double-Ring on on Scott #627 VF on piece. 20.00 CHRISTIANIA 1875 proper period cancellation. Scott #44, NK #54II Fine. 12.00 By Stamp - 1980-1999 Very attractive example! 70.00 204558 VRAADAL 1890 Fine Town Single-Ring on 234537 21 Used F-VF with well-centered, nearly Scott #44, NK #54II damaged. NK rarity “2R”. Commemoratives full, “(NORD)BANERNES POSTEXP II” later pe- .... 6.00 Item # Description Price riod RAILWAY cancellation (but still valid for By Stamp - 1893 Central Printing 209501 SKIPHELLE 1980s Superb Crown and postage). Beautiful example. Railway postmarks Posthorn on Scott #776 VF. 17.00 are seldom seen on the later-used skilling stamps. Posthorns 209520 FALKFJORD late 1980s Superb Crown and Very pretty. 65.00 Item # Description Price Posthorn on Scott #894 VF. 25.00 By Stamp - 1877 Shaded Posthorns 233227 47a Central Print, Facit/NK #59 [1895 1 øre By Stamp - Officials 1937-1950 Posthorn, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Central Printing] Used - Other Item # Description Price VF/F-VF centered 4-block with Superb KI- Item # Description PUsed STRAND 2-ring 1903 town cancellation. One 209510 RAKNESGJERDE 1940s-50s F-VF Crown 237582 24, Facit #24Ia [1877 5 øre Posthorn, Ultra- stamp with crease and small tear, but not notice- and Posthorn on Scott #O38A VF on piece. Offi- marine, Vertical Watermark, Not Re-Engraved] able from front. Very pretty and very scarce block. cial stamp. 20.00 Used with Superb centering but with a pulled perf. .... 95.00 209511 VALVIKHAMN 1940s-50s F-VF Crown and Nice 21 July 1877 “CHRA BYP” (Christiania local 234575 57a C-Print Facit/NK #64 with Perforation Posthorn on Scott #O38A 3-strip (one dam.) on post) cancellation that confirms that this has to be Error 3 [1894 50 øre Posthorn, Central Printing, piece. Official stamp. Scarce. 19.00 Plate I. Very low price. 9.00 Perforation 13.5 x 12.5] Used F-VF nicely showing By Stamp - Officials 1955-1986 237576 29 Deep Blue Green, Clean Print [1878 35 perf error 3. Nice confirming 1896 KABELVAAG Item # Description Price øre Shaded Posthorn] Used with Superb centering two-ring cancellation. 45.00 204602 VADSØ 1960 VF+ Town Double-Ring on but extremely faint, nearly invisible, ironed out By Stamp - 1905-1925 Various Is- corner crease. With Superb 2-ring (no bridge) Scott #O74 VF. 5.00 CHRISTIANIA 6 October 1887 cancellation. This sues dark color with a clean print is not listed in the cat- Item # Description Price Specialized Stamps Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise alogs; it is much scarcer than the typical range of 236476 60 Dull Blue Overprint, Facit #88a [1905 indicated. All items are available for viewing on color shades. As beautiful an example as one could 1.50 surcharge on 2 skilling] Used Fine with Su- hope to find. 90.00 approval.

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1855 Number One Item # Description Price Mint Item # Description Price Used Item # Description Price Used 234478 8 PAIR (Plate II, Type VIII and VII) Mint 234506 15 Violetish Carmine. Used F-VF with one 233184 1 Medium Blue on Crisp Thin Paper. Three with F-VF+ centering, but with only small trace of shorter corner perf. Very attractive. enormous margins and on small margin. Unusual- gum remaining. Each stamp has a thin and the left .... 40.00 --- ly nice, light cancel nicely shows the design. stamp has a vertical crease on the right frame line 233217 15 Used Fine, but extremely tiny thin spot, .... 150.00 --- that is very hard to see without 10x magnification. with unusual cross-hatched pen manuscript can- 238229 1 Medium Blue on Thin Paper. VF++ ex- Otherwise would sell for around $600 as two sin- cellation. Very neat and attractive. I cannot recall ample with four large to enormous margins and gles. Wonderfully bright color and overall fresh ap- previously in 36 years having a Norwegian cancel incredibly crisp MOL(DE) town cancellation. A pearance. 135.00 --- that looked quite like this. 55.00 --- beautiful example. --- 175.00 233212 9 horizontal pair with Average centering 234508 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used 238230 1 Dark Blue on Thin Paper. VF+ example but quite remarkable Brownish Orange color and Superbly centered and with light cancel, but a cou- with four large, even margins and neat #25 (Ber- neat HOLMESTRAND cancellation. One stamp ple missing perfs and faint crease (not visible from gen) numeral cancellation. A very attractive exam- thinned, but the color is extremely scarce and any front). This is probably the nicest centered exam- ple with great color. --- 175.00 pairs or this issue are unusual. 29.00 --- ple I have ever had! Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 238299 1 Used VF (four even, medium margins) 237562 10 [1863 24 skilling Lion] Mint with VF+ = $490 (9/10). (See article on web site for more in- Medium Blue, very thin paper. Plate position B8 centering and great color. Has major plate variety formation about this issue.) 160.00 --- (rounded upper right corner and elongated lower and retouch: Break in left frame line and back- 234509 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used right leaf). This may be an early stage of the lower ground by RK, BACKGROUND OBVIOUSLY RE- Fine centered, but a couple faint thins. Small or- right leaf elongation; this shows the leaf plus a TOUCHED in that area. Cliche Type 4. Though ange mark from a postal rate marking on a foreign separate white sliver. Position B8 is also interest- the illustration is not great and there is no direct letter. Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 = $490 (9/10). ing because it is one of the positions included in pointer from the illustration to the text, the 1963 (See article on web site for more information about the so-called “manuscript retouches” mentioned Handbook appears to show this retouch as being this issue.) 115.00 --- in the 1955 monograph, etc., but which were later Plate III, Position 20. It is surprising that such an 234507 15a (Facit #15b: Rose, Clear Print) Used discredited. For the full story, see Norway Num- obvious variety and retouch is not include in the Average/Fine centered example with light cancel. ber One, Second Edition (pages 50-51). Neat, vir- NK listing of varieties on this stamp. There were A nice example of a very scarce stamp, at a great tually complete 12-bar (slightly scarcer) eight plate settings of this stamp; this retouch only price! Facit 2010 value is SEK 3500 = $490 (9/10). cancellation. Very attractive. --- 145.00 exists in one position of one setting. Extremely (See article on web site for more information about 238300 1 Used VF++ (four large to huge margins) scarce. --- 100.00 this issue.) 190.00 --- Dark Blue, thin paper. Plate position B5 (white 234489 10 Deep Red Brown. Mint F-VF with unusu- line above top left ornament, etc.). Neat, complete ally deep, intense color. The scarcest of the colors 1871-1875 Skilling Posthorns 11-bar cancellation. Very attractive. on this stamp. 75.00 --- Item # Description Price Mint Used .... --- 165.00 234485 10 Used Superb with Superb DRAMMEN 236457 (16) Facit #16c, NK #16IIb Dark Yellow 238301 1 Used VF+ appearance (four large to huge 1875 single-ring cancellation, used in the proper Green [1873 1 skilling Posthorn] Used VF with margins) Greenish Blue, with partial bar cancella- period. Unfortunately, this beautiful stamp has a light cancellation (definitely of proper period). tion. The paper is a bit odd with variable thick- hint of a thin, however, the appearance is abso- Nice examples of the Dark Yellow Green are quite ness, probably caused by very thin paper combined lutely wonderful with perfect centering, deep rich hard to find. ------60.00 with a very thin partial adhesion that fails to soak Reddish Brown (the scarcest) color, and perfect 236458 16, Facit #16d, NK #16IIa Yellow Green off. At first glance it gives the impression of having cancellation. Without the hint of a thin, this would [1873 1 skilling Posthorn] Used F-VF with light, a thin, but under magnification it is clear that the easily command $500, if not more. 125.00 --- later-period cancellation (as usual for this color). paper surface has not been thinned. A nice looking 234486 10 Used VF with VF DRAMMEN 1890s two- Very pretty. ------20.00 example. --- 80.00 ring cancellation, used in the later period. A very 237560 17b (Gray Blue) [1872 2 skilling Posthorn, 238302 1 Used VF (three ample and one large mar- attractive example; this stamp is scarce used in Gray Blue with White Gum] Mint, hinge remnant, gins) Light Blue, thin paper. Neat, nearly-com- such nice condition, even from the later period. with Superb centering. Rough perforation variety plete #42 (Christiania) numeral cancellation. .... 65.00 --- that is seldom seen. --- 22.00 --- Plate position D3 (upper right curl of top left orna- 234487 10 Mint Superb 4-BLOCK in wonderfully 234520 18a Carmine on Yellowish Paper. Worn ment quite thick and a blob); variety well away fresh condition. Blocks are seldom seen with such Plate, Faint Print. Used with F-VF with neat can- from the cancellation. Very attractive example. nice centering! 240.00 --- cellation. Very unusual example showing high de- .... --- 145.00 234363 10 [1863 24 skilling Coat of Arms] Used F- gree of plate wear. 22.00 ------238304 1 Used Fine (three ample margins, but VF on large piece of cover (including part of cover 237561 19 [1872 4 skilling Posthorn, Light Violet, touching at top) Medium Blue, thin paper. Superb backside) with May 1872 cancellation. Red French Thin White Paper] Mint with Superb centering SANDEFJORD 1 June 1856 town cancellation. “PD” marking and French postmarks on backside and enormous margins for this issue. Though a Wonderful cancellation. --- 125.00 indicate that this was sent to France. Though the common stamp, examples this nice are seldom of- 238305 1 Used Fine (two very large margins, one full cover would be rare an costly, this is priced at fered. --- 25.00 --- small margin, but touching at top) Light Blue, thin only the value of the properly used stamp. Very at- 233192 19 (Facit #19b, NK #19Id; per Enger) Used paper. Probably plate position A11. Superb tractive. 130.00 --- VF with very nice, delicate color and neat, clear, KRAGERO 17 March 1856 town cancellation. 215335 10, Facit #10a Light Yellowish Brown. Used proper-period 1874 cancellation. Beautiful cancellation. --- 195.00 Fine+ with tiny thin spot. Correctly used in prop- .... 90.00 ------238306 1 Used Fine+ (one large, one ample, and er time period with 1868 cancellation. (Facit 2005 234522 19, Facit #19c Violet on Thin White Paper. two small margins) Medium Blue, very thin paper. value SEK 1100 = $154.) 42.00 --- Used VF+ with 1873 (proper period) cancellation. Well centered TRONDHJEM 20 January 1856 1867-1868 Coat Of Arms Unusually fresh, attractive, and well centered. town cancellation. Nice example. --- 140.00 Scarce with such nice centering. Item # Description Price Used 1856-1857 Oscar .... 90.00 ------233213 11 Used F-VF+, but small thin spot, with Item # Description Used 234523 19, Facit #19ab Dull Violet on Grayish Pa- nice “X” pen manuscript cancellation. Very neat per. Used Fine+ with 1876 (proper period) cancel- 237364 5 [1856 8 skilling Oscar] Used Fine with full and attractive. 19.00 --- lation. This is the scarcest of the Facit listed colors BERGEN 24 January 1859 cancellation. Very at- 233189 12 Used with Superb centering and with with a 2010 value of SEK 2000 = $280 (9/10). At- tractive; very reasonable price. 45.00 proper 23 November 1871 CHRISTIANIA cancel- tractive example. 185.00 ------1863-1864 Coat Of Arms lation. One shortish perf, but quite scarce so well 236711 19a, Facit #19aa, NK #19Ia Dark Violet on Item # Description Price Mint centered and with nice cancellation. Thin Grayish/Bluish Paper. [1872 4 skilling .... 60.00 --- 234413 6 [1863 2 sk Coat of Arms] Used VF horizon- Posthorn] Used F-VF+ with 1873 (proper period) 237579 13 Red Violet Clear Print, Facit #31b, NK tal PAIR with neat HAMAR postmarks. Wonder- cancellation. Remarkably intense color. Facit 2013 #13a [1868 “3 SKILL 3” Lion Coat of Arms] Used fully rich color and freshness. This issue is scarce value SEK 1500 = US$225 [10/2012] for normal Average-Fine centered example of the very scarce in multiples; none of the catalogs value pairs and quality. This example has much nicer, centering, Red Violet color with light, fully dated 1871 can- pairs are not “rare”, but to give some perspective, color, and appearance than is usually seen for this cellation. Very fresh appearance with intense col- only 7 used 3-strips and only 2 used blocks have color. ------225.00 or. This stamp is much harder to find than the been recorded. This stamp is quite difficult to find, 233194 21 Dark Brown, White Paper. Used VF+ catalog values suggest. A VF example would be even as singles, with such nice color, centering, with neat, proper-period cancellation. about $350! --- 145.00 and freshness. If divided, these stamps would .... 90.00 ------quickly sell for a total of at least $500, but as a pair it is much, much scarcer. 600.00 ---

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1877-1882 Shaded Posthorns Item # Description Price Used 1893-1896 Central Posthorns Item # Description Price Used Item # Description Price perb with light cancellation and major, but unlist- 233219 23 [1877 3 øre Shaded Posthorn] Used VF ed plate variety: Upper and lower right frame 233227 47a Central Print, Facit/NK #59 [1895 1 øre with very clear plate variety “diagonal white plate corners are open. (NK lists a similar variety for the Posthorn, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Central Printing] Used scratch through frame at wing 7 and down upper left corner at 3 times the price of the normal VF/F-VF centered 4-block with Superb KI- through the frame line below M of FRIM.” Some stamp). 65.00 --- STRAND 2-ring 1903 town cancellation. One blunted perfs, but very unusual. 28.00 --- 233205 36 [1893 1 øre Light Brownish Gray 20 mm stamp with crease and small tear, but not notice- 237582 24, Facit #24Ia [1877 5 øre Posthorn, Ultra- Posthorn] Used Superb with neat 1894 cancella- able from front. Very pretty and very scarce block. marine, Vertical Watermark, Not Re-Engraved] tion. 20.00 --- .... 95.00 Used with Superb centering but with a pulled perf. 234545 36 Horizontal STRIP OF FIVE. Used F-VF, 234374 (47a) Facit/NK #59 [1895 1 øre Central Nice 21 July 1877 “CHRA BYP” (Christiania local but right stamp with small hidden tear. With 1895 Printing, Perforation 13.5 x 12.5] Used VF with 13 post) cancellation that confirms that this has to be cancels. Attractive and scarce. Facit 2010 value for February 1897 cancellation that confirms the Cen- Plate I. Very low price. --- 9.00 a 4-block is SEK 1000! 75.00 --- tral Print and with Perforation Error #1 (4th hor- izontal perf tooth missing). 36.00 238516 24, Facit/NK #24IIa [1878 5 øre Posthorn 234546 36 Horizontal STRIP OF THREE. Used F- with shaded numeral: Horizontal Watermark, VF+, but right stamp with some short perfs. With 234565 (53) Facit #58, NK #58A [1893 20 øre Grayish Ultramarine, with period after FRIM, ] 1895 cancels. Priced just a little more than two Posthorn C-Print Perf 14.5 x 13.5] Used Superb Used F-VF with nice, full 16 November 1883 can- singles. 29.00 --- with light cancellation. Outstanding quality. cellation. There are several different colors under .... 19.00 234547 36 Horizontal STRIP OF THREE. Used F- this catalog number umbrella. Pretty example. VF, but left stamp with defects. With 1895 cancels. 234375 57a [1894 50 øre Central Printing, Perfora- .... 22.00 --- CENTER STAMP MISSING PERIOD after tion 13.5 x 12.5] Used VF with wonderful TRIAN- 234417 (24) Facit/NK #24IIbv WITHOUT PERIOD “POSTFRIM”. 39.00 --- GULAR 19 May 1896 parcel post cancellation that (Type 9) [1877 5 øre Shaded Posthorn, Horizontal confirms the Central Print. While the cancel is not 233208 37, Facit #50a NUT BROWN, Vertical Wa- Watermark, BLACKISH BLUE] Used Average unusual, such nice struck examples are seldom termark [1891 2 øre 20 mm Posthorn] Used Su- with pen-cross cancellation. This color is very seen. 45.00 perb, light cancellation. Wonderful example of this scarce, undervalued in all the catalogs. Further- rare color. 90.00 --- 234575 57a C-Print Facit/NK #64 with Perforation more, though the catalogs give a 1.5 to 2 times Error 3 [1894 50 øre Posthorn, Central Printing, 233223 37, Facit #50a, NUT BROWN [1891 2 øre multiple for the Type 9 (without period after Perforation 13.5 x 12.5] Used F-VF nicely showing 20 mm Posthorn] Used VF 5-strip with FRIM) stamps, they are in much, much greater de- perf error 3. Nice confirming 1896 KABELVAAG “KONGSVINGER POSTEXP. B” railway cancel- mand than that multiple suggests. Lower right two-ring cancellation. 45.00 corner perf rounded, but easily compensated for by lations. Facit 2009 lists 4-blocks at SEK 5000 = an obvious plate variety “lower right frame line $700 [9/09]; larger units are even scarcer, but 1896-1908 Knudsen Posthorns corner open”. Very scarce stamp in several re- strips are probably more often seen than blocks. Item # Description Price NH Used spects. 125.00 --- This is a very scarce stamp even as singles and has 234560 49a K-Print. [1896 3 øre Posthorn, Knudsen a break-up value of about $375 [9/09]. 236454 (24a/c) Facit/NK #24IIbv [1877 5 øre Shad- Printing, Perf 13.5 x 12.5] Used VF+ with unusu- .... 475.00 --- ed Posthorn, Without Period, Horizontal Water- ally rough perforation variety. Very nice. mark, Dull Blue] Used Just Fine with light 234367 (39) Facit/NK #52I plate variety [1890 5 øre .... 40.00 ------cancellation. This is the NOT-reengraved stamp 20 mm Posthorn: Plate I, Gray Green] Used F-VF 236084 50 K-Print, Facit #76 [1898 5 øre Posthorn, WITHOUT the period after the M, with horizontal with obvious plate variety: Upper right corner bro- Perf 14.5 x 13.5] Used Fine 4-block. Any used watermark. While this printing is a MUCH ken open. Fresh and attractive with light Chris- blocks from this era are scarce. SCARCER than the most common 5 øre printing, tiania Bypost (local post) cancellation. Though not .... ------6.00 a “scarce” stamp, attractive examples are surpris- the WITHOUT PERIOD is grossly under valued in 233230 51, Facit #77 Type II [1899 10 øre ingly hard to find. 14.00 --- all the catalogs on any printing (it is only approxi- Posthorn] Used F-VF 4-block with neat rectangu- mately one-ninth of the stamps issued, but is usu- 234364 (39) Facit/NK #52IIc [1890 5 øre 20 mm lar parcel cancels. Used blocks are scarce. ally only cataloged with a 50% premium). This is Posthorn: Plate II, Blue Green, Vertical Water- .... 16.00 ------mark] Used F-VF in BLACKISH GREEN shade; on virtually every Norwegian want list that comes 204878 54 Lilac, Facit #80vm, Knudsen Printing, the darkest color shade of this stamp that I can re- along. --- 130.00 perforation 14 1/2 x 13 1/2, vertical watermark. call seeing. Very clear watermark, in fact unusual- 237583 (24), Facit #24IIb, NK #24IIb [1878 5 øre Used VF. 15.00 ------ly so; the paper seems different from the other Posthorn, Dull Blue, Horizontal Watermark, Not 236220 56, Facit #82, NK #82 [1900 35 øre Re-Engraved] Used with Average centering and vertical watermarks I have seen. While the verti- cal watermark is quite a bit scarcer than the nor- Posthorn, Knudsen printing, Perf 14.5 x 13.5] slight aging. Of the “basic” Facit listings for #24, “1899-1900” upper left corner margin 12-block this is the scarcest printing/color. This printing/ mal horizontal watermark, this dark color is extremely scarce. 35.00 --- (4x3). NEVER HINGED F-VF/Fine. Slight trans- color is usually very poorly centered. A F-VF ex- lucence in the top margin and just into the two up- 234371 (40) Facit/NK #53I variety [1886 10 øre 20 ample would be around $175. --- 39.00 per left stamps; I am not sure if this is a “natural” mm Posthorn: Plate I (Brownish Red, drawn-out 204908 24, Facit #25 [small 5 in oval band]. Used F- paper condition or something else, but it probably corners)] Used Fine with neat 17 September 1887 VF. Attractive with light cancel. 95.00 --- would not be noticed if I had not mentioned it. At- cancellation. Large plate variety: White area below 237576 29 Deep Blue Green, Clean Print [1878 35 tractive and very unusual. [The upper left 6-block small “10” filled in. I have not previously seen this øre Shaded Posthorn] Used with Superb centering alone can be purchased for $390.] variety. Small defect on lower left corner perf, but but extremely faint, nearly invisible, ironed out .... --- 550.00 --- not relevant in light of the variety. 15.00 --- corner crease. With Superb 2-ring (no bridge) 204882 57, Facit #83vm, Knudsen Printing, perfo- 237397 41 [1883 12 øre Olive Green 21 mm CHRISTIANIA 6 October 1887 cancellation. This ration 14 1/2 x 13 1/2, vertical watermark. Used Posthorn] Used Superb with very neat and clear dark color with a clean print is not listed in the cat- VF. 18.00 ------alogs; it is much scarcer than the typical range of 1884 cancellation, exceptional centering, excellent color shades. As beautiful an example as one could perforations, and strong color. However, this 1888-1922 Surcharges hope to find. --- 90.00 beauty has a shallow thin that is hard to see, and Item # Description Price which some might not notice. One could search for 237578 (29a) Sea Green, Facit #31c, NK #29a 233224 46 [1888 2 on 12 øre Surcharge, Orange many years and not find a nicer looking example! [1878 35 øre Shaded Posthorn] Used Average cen- Brown, Posthorn] Used F-VF 3-strip with light Otherwise $600+ for this quality! --- 345.00 tered example of the scarce Sea Green color. Well cancellations. 12.00 236656 45, Facit/NK #55 [1886 25 øre 20 mm centered and complete CHRISTIANIA 9 March 236476 60 Dull Blue Overprint, Facit #88a [1905 Posthorn] Used VF with unlisted plate variety: 1893 cancellation. (Used VF would sell for around 1.50 surcharge on 2 skilling] Used Fine with Su- “white line parallel to right side of N of NORGE”. $300.) --- 125.00 perb KONGSVINGER 30 September 1909 bridge- This interesting variety really should be listed by 236474 30 Pale Brownish Carmine [1877 50 øre type cancellation. Very attractive. This issue is NK. Neat November 1890 cancellation well away Shaded Posthorn] Used F-VF centering with scarce with nicely centered town cancellations, es- from the variety area. Very pretty. --- 45.00 KRAGERØ 1878 cancellation, but with a thin. pecially from smaller cities and towns. 160.00 234556 45, Facit/NK #55 [1886 25 øre 20 mm This extremely scarce color is not listed in the cat- 1909-1929 Posthorns alogs and is rarely offered. Despite the thin, a very Posthorn] Used F-VF horizontal PAIR with neat desirable stamp. --- 26.00 cancellations. One stamp with hint of thin spot on Item # Description NH Mint two perfs, but this is a very scarce multiple. While 1886-1893 - 20 mm Posthorns 237591 76 [1910 3 øre Posthorn] NH Superb upper a pair is certainly not as rare as a block, the Facit left corner 4-block (LH once in selvage) with “pres- Item # Description Price Used value for a used 4-block is 55 times that of a single! sure bearer lines” but without print date. Brilliant 234422 35, Facit #48, NK 49 Plate Variety [1891 1 Scarce! 95.00 --- color. 15.00 --- øre 20 mm Posthorn, Dark Olive Brown] Used Su-

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Item # Description NH Mint Item # Description Price Item # Description Price Mint Used

236221 74, Facit #100, NK #96 [1910 1 øre singles sell for $9 each). Any use of the thimble 221444 J2 Central Printing, Facit L3C [1893 4 øre Posthorn] “December-1910” (1st printing) left cancels is scarce and sought after. 64.00 Bluish Violet Postage Due, Central Printing] Mint margin 6-block. Mint Superb; one stamp LH, five 234434 208 [1941 2 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, VF/F-VF 4-block with very nice centering for this stamps NH. Wonderful quality. --- 39.00 with watermark]. Used VF 4-block with “OSLO / issue. Usual natural gum bends found on this is- 236222 74, Facit #100, NK #96 [1910 1 øre ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November 1941 centrally sue. Bright color and very fresh. The singles would Posthorn] “Juli 1917” (5th printing) lower right placed cancellation. Scarce stamp used (normal fetch about $60-75 each! 240.00 ------corner margin 4-block. NH Fine. Very fresh. singles sell for $14 each). Any use of the thimble 236103 J3 K-Print, Vertical Watermark, Facit .... 20.00 --- cancels is scarce and sought after. 65.00 #L6Kv, NK #P10Y [1899 10 øre Postage Due, 236224 74 THICK YELLOW PAPER, Facit #100v, 234361 220 Low “V” Overprint variety [1941 1 øre Knudsen Printing (1905 printing)] Used Superb NK #96y [1910 1 øre Posthorn] “Januar 1919” Posthorn with V overprint, without watermark] with neat, light cancellation. Nice examples of this (6th printing) lower left corner margin 4-block. NH F-VF example with V just extending slightly stamp are hard to find. ------14.00 NH F-VF stamps, LH in margin. The thick yellow below bottom frame line, approximately 4 mm too 218488 J5a Central Printing, Facit #L11C [20 øre paper variety is hard to obtain; this item is very low. I have had this variety on the watermarked 1 Postage Due, Perforation 13.5 x 12.5] Used F-VF. scarce! 55.00 --- øre, but this is the first I can recall having on the Nice example with better than usual perforations. 237592 75 [1910 2 øre Posthorn] NH Superb upper unwatermarked 1 øre. 29.00 .... 95.00 ------right corner date 6-block (2x3) with “November- 1991 50 Kr King Olav - Rarest 236108 J5 K-Print, Vertical Watermark, Facit 1918” date imprint of the 9th printing. #L9Kv, NK #P12Y [1899 20 øre Postage Due, .... 24.00 --- Modern Norwegian Stamp Knudsen Printing (1905 printing), Perf 14.5 x 1907-1935 Various Issues Scott #543 INVISIBLE GUM (NK #941II Hs5 13.5] Used VF. ------13.00 Paper) is an extremely scarce stamp, probably 236130 J5a Knudsen Printing [1899 20 øre Postage Item # Description Price destined to become the scarcest, most valuable Due, Perf 13.5 x 12.5, Knudsen Printing] Used VF 234579 65 [1907 1-1/2 Kr Haakon VII, First Design] post-1960 Norwegian stamp. For the full story of with neat 1899 cancellation. Nice examples are dif- Used Superb horizontal PAIR with proper VF+ this stamp, see this section on the website or re- ficult to find. ------140.00 1910 “KRISTIANSUND N.” circular town cancel- quest details by postal mail. 236479 J7 Lilac Red [1922 4 øre Postage Due] Used lation. This issue is always more desirable with Item # Description Price VF+ with obvious plate variety: white spot to up- proper circular town cancellations. Used multiples per left of “4”. Scarcer stamp in Used condition are scarce and seldom offered. 235.00 235105 543 INVISIBLE GUM (NK #941II Hs5 Pa- per) is an extremely scarce stamp, probably des- even without the variety! ------29.00 204914 72 Rose Red rough perforation variety. NH tined to become the scarcest, most valuable post- 236092 J7 Dull Lilac, Facit #L13b, NK #P13b VF+ 4-block. Fresh and brilliant. 85.00 1960 Norwegian stamp. By coincidence, put on [1922 4 øre Postage Due (1927 printing)] Used F- 1936-1959 Various Issues sale a few days after King Olav died, net sales were VF+ / Superb 4-block with light 1929 cancella- Item # Description Price NH Used between 100,000 and 120,000, however, most were tions. This printing /color was made in 1927 but used for postage. Extremely few collectors knew use of postage due stamps ended before these were 234427 186 Thick Paper [1939 30 øre Fjord, With- distributed, however they were sold to collectors. out Watermark, Thick Yellowish Paper] NH VF that it was a new printing on a new paper (and which was also a new engraving type). NH Superb Canceled examples are known -- and are sought af- upper right corner margin 4-block. ter -- but they did not serve postage due use. Can- .... 10.00 ------single. 175.00 235106 543 INVISIBLE GUM (NK #941II Hs5 Pa- celed blocks are seldom seen; canceled VF singles 234428 186 Thick Paper [1939 30 øre Fjord, With- sell for around $30 each. ------130.00 out Watermark, Thick Yellowish Paper] NH VF per) is an extremely scarce stamp, probably des- tined to become the scarcest, most valuable post- 236114 J8, Facit #L14, NK #P14 [1922 10 øre lower left corner margin 4-block with counting Green Postage Due] Used Superb. number. 12.00 ------1960 Norwegian stamp. By coincidence, put on sale a few days after King Olav died, net sales were .... ------5.00 236901 186 Thick Yellow Paper, Facit #246a [Jan- between 100,000 and 120,000, however, most were 236115 J8, Facit #L14, NK #P14 [1922 10 øre uary 1939 30 øre View of Jølster in Sunnfjord used for postage. Extremely few collectors knew Green Postage Due] Used Superb. (Tourism scenes), without watermark]. NH VF+ that it was a new printing on a new paper (and .... ------5.00 Full sheet of 50. The scarcer of the two unwater- which was also a new engraving type). NH VF sin- marked papers. Top quality sheets of stamps from 1964 Lottery Stamps gle. 160.00 this era are seldom offered. Facit 2013 value as Issued 1 June 1964 and on sale through 15 July singles SEK 900 = $140 [1/2013]. 235107 543 INVISIBLE GUM (NK #941II Hs5 Pa- 1964, as a fundraising device for the UN refugee .... --- 90.00 --- per) is an extremely scarce stamp, probably des- program, these stamps were valid for use for do- tined to become the scarcest, most valuable post- 234429 192 Gutter Pair [1940 10 øre Lion, without mestic letters up to 20 grams, only 6 June 1964 1960 Norwegian stamp. By coincidence, put on watermark]. From special sheet printed to make through 10 August 1964. They were not valid for sale a few days after King Olav died, net sales were booklet panes. Though the gutter pairs have a low use to other countries, but such examples do ex- between 100,000 and 120,000, however, most were catalog value, they are seldom offered and are hard ist. The stamp has three parts: at top, the stub used for postage. Extremely few collectors knew to obtain. Mint VF. 10.00 ------(usually kept by the seller); in the center, the re- that it was a new printing on a new paper (and 237755 254 [1942 30 øre Postal Union Jubilee; ceipt kept by the buyer; and at bottom, the post- which was also a new engraving type). NH VF 4- age stamp. Covers normally and correctly bear Quisling and Norway #1 stamp designs (stamp on block. 640.00 stamp)] Used VF 6-block with very faint “NESBY- only the bottom stamp portion. Series A and B EN” 1943 cancellations. Nationalistic stamp is- Modern Stamp Issues (prefixing the serial number) stamps were issued sued under German occupation; properly canceled Item # Description NH and are collected as two different stamps. In my experience, the A stamp is scarcer used (or on and correctly dated used blocks are hard to find. 237570 1662-3 [2011 Christmas] NH VF Horizontal cover) while the B stamp is scarcer in mint condi- .... ------21.00 Pair on yellow backing paper (the presentation tion. Most Norwegian stamp albums do include 233243 307 pair, 360 Used VF on 1959 piece. Both pack / year pack version, NOT The vertical pair on at least a space for one 3-part stamp. All items are are BOOKLET STAMPS; the pair is cut left and white backing paper that comes from booklets) available for viewing on approval. If you are seek- right, the single is corner-cut left and bottom. with black ink smear on left stamp. Classified as a ing something not currently listed, please let me Booklet stamps from this era are rarely offered “printing freak” probably caused by foreign mat- know. Also see the cover section. (and most were probably discarded with the incor- ter on the plate. While such items might be consid- rect assumption that they are damaged). ered dubious, I discovered this myself in a Item # Description NH Mint Used .... 8.00 ------presentation pack which I purchased from the post 1964 Lottery Stamp A, Complete 3 Parts VF 1941 V Overprints office. 15.00 .... WTD WTD WTD Item # Description Price Postage Dues 1964 Lottery Stamp A, Stamp Part VF .... 100.00 65.00 90.00 234430 207 [1941 1 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, Item # Description Price Mint Used with watermark]. Used VF 4-block with “OSLO / 236922 1964 Lottery Stamp A [Lykkebrevet] VF 236100 J2 C-Print (Bluish Violet), Facit #L3C, NK stamp part only, on 10 August 1964 (last day of ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November 1941 cancella- #P2 [1893 4 øre Postage Due, Central Printing] tions. Scarce stamp used (normal singles sell for $9 use) cover from HASLUM to Denmark, though the Mint with Superb centering, hinge remnant. Very stamp was officially only valid for domestic post- each). Any use of the thimble cancels is scarce and pretty. --- 70.00 --- sought after. 44.00 age. Though a philatelic use, this stamp is still 236101 J2 C-Print (Bluish Violet), Facit #L3C, NK quite scarce with small-town cancellations. Neat, 234432 207 [1941 1 øre V-overprinted Posthorn, #P2 [1893 4 øre Postage Due, Central Printing] attractive, smallish cover. Priced at only slighty with watermark]. Used VF 6-block with centrally Mint Fine. Fresh. --- 44.00 --- more than the used single stamp. placed “OSLO / ST. H.” “thimble” 10 November .... ------100.00 1941 cancellations. Scarce stamp used (normal 12 Send your want list. Approvals give you first pick of the freshest stock. Norway Specialized Stamps: 1964 Lottery Stamps Norway Year Books

Item # Description NH Mint UsedYear Packs Item # Description NH 1964 Lottery Stamp B, Complete 3 Parts VF All are NH, VF, complete as issued, and fresh. 219402 1999 Booklet Year Pack: VF 51.00 .... WTD WTD WTD The post office occasionally omits some items 219403 2000 Stamp Year Pack: VF 84.00 from the year packs. These are listed below with 1964 Lottery Stamp B, Stamp Part VF 219404 2000 Booklet Year Pack: VF 63.00 .... 120.00 80.00 75.00 “+” preceeding the description. Order these items as well if you wish to have all the stamps is- 219405 2001 Stamp Year Pack: VF 103.00 236920 1964 Lottery Stamp B [Lykkebrevet] VF sued for a given year. 219406 2001 Booklet Year Pack: VF WTD stamp part only, on 10 August 1964 (last day of 219407 2002 Stamp Year Pack: VF 121.00 use) Oslo canceled small, unaddressed cover. This section has not yet been completed; 219408 2002 Booklet Year Pack: VF 76.00 Priced the same as a used single stamp. not all the “+” items are listed. A full, sep- .... ------75.00 219409 2003 Stamp Year Pack: VF 109.00 arate, printed price list of year packs, with 219410 2003 Booklet Year Pack: VF 64.50 236921 1964 Lottery Stamp B [Lykkebrevet] VF “+” items is available. stamp part only, on 28 July 1964 cover from 219411 2004 Stamp Year Pack: VF 129.00 HASLUM to the Norwegian refugee organization Item # Description NH 219412 2004 Booklet Year Pack: VF 96.00 in Oslo. Though this must have been sent by the 219367 1969 Year Pack: VF WTD 219413 2005 Stamp Year Pack: VF 142.00 organization itself, to itself, this stamp is still 219368 1970 Year Pack: VF 180.00 209609 + 2005 Sweden-Norway Dissolution of quite scarce with small-town cancellations. Full 219369 1971 Year Pack: VF 160.00 Union. Folder with Sweden (bridges) and Norway business size cover, but has been folded to fit more 219370 1972 Year Pack: VF 120.00 (portraits) imperforate engraved blackprints as attractively on an album page. Priced at only 219371 1973 Year Pack: VF WTD well as the souvenir sheets of the two countries. slighty more than the used single stamp. Both blackprints are mint and can easily be re- 219372 1974 Year Pack: VF 37.00 .... ------85.00 moved from the folder. Each blackprint contains 219373 1975 Year Pack: VF 35.00 Early Booklet Stamps one stamp engraved by each of Norwegian engrav- 219374 1976 Year Pack: VF 36.00 er Sverre Morken and Swedish engraver Lars The first Norwegian booklets were issued start- 219375 1977 Year Pack: VF 24.00 Sjööblom. VF 29.50 ing in 1904; from then through 1928, the booklet 219376 1978 Year Pack: VF 18.00 219414 2005 Booklet Year Pack: VF 93.90 panes had completely cut straight-edges (no per- 219377 1979 Year Pack: VF 18.00 forations at all on the sides of the pane and one 223364 2006 Stamp Year Pack: VF 124.00 end of the pane) -- these straight-edged stamps 219378 1980 Year Pack: VF 9.90 223365 2006 Booklet Year Pack: VF 99.00 are listed in the specialized catalogs. After that 219379 1981 Year Pack: VF 16.00 226719 2007 Stamp Year Pack: VF 158.00 time, until the first modern-era booklet started in 219380 1982 Year Pack: VF 26.00 226720 2007 Booklet Year Pack: VF 179.00 1976, the panes were fully perforated, but 219381 1983 Year Pack: VF 37.50 229506 2008 Stamp Year Pack: VF 128.00 trimmed, resulting in perforations that were ei- 219382 1984 Year Pack: VF 27.00 229507 2008 Booklet Year Pack: VF 106.50 ther straight-cut or partially cut off. This listing 219383 1985 Year Pack: VF 27.00 252256 2009 Stamp Year Pack: VF 160.00 is of singles and pairs from booklets in both the 219384 1986 Year Pack: VF 55.75 252257 2009 Booklet Year Pack: VF 168.00 early periods. 219385 1987 Year Pack: VF 59.00 254907 2010 Stamp Year Pack: VF 150.00 Item # Description Price 219386 1988 Year Pack: VF 48.00 254908 2010 Booklet Year Pack: VF 145.00 233243 307 pair, 360 Used VF on 1959 piece. Both 219387 1989 Year Pack: VF 49.50 255321 2011 Stamp Year Pack: VF 165.00 are BOOKLET STAMPS; the pair is cut left and 219388 1990 Year Pack: VF 67.00 255322 2011 Booklet Year Pack: VF 169.00 right, the single is corner-cut left and bottom. 219389 1991 Year Pack: VF 49.00 257066 2012 Stamp Year Pack: VF 165.00 Booklet stamps from this era are rarely offered 219390 1992 Year Pack: VF 56.00 257067 2012 Booklet Year Pack: VF 220.00 (and most were probably discarded with the incor- 219391 1993 Year Pack: VF WTD rect assumption that they are damaged). 8.00 Norway new issues, including year packs, are 219392 1994 Year Pack: VF 48.50 available through my Scandinavian New Issue Stamps 203145 + 1994 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 1-4 set. : Service at new issue prices. Convenient, guaran- The full Norway Stamps section will be coming Without “e” after “Post”, thus “Post SuËde”. VF teed coverage with personal service. soon. However, I do have a very comprehensive .... 28.50 Year Books stock of NH, Mint Hinged, and Used Norwegian 219393 1995 Stamp Year Pack: VF 57.25 stamps and would be happy to send stamps on ap- 203146 + 1995 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 5-8 set. : Official year books are handsome hardbound proval from your want list, using your choice of With “e” after “Post”, thus “Poste SuËde”. VF books that contain the stamps issued during the Scott, Facit, or NK numbers. .... 26.00 year as well as dozens of wonderful photographs and illustrations and interesting and informative Scott # Description NH 219394 1995 Booklet Year Pack: VF 48.60 219395 1996 Stamp Year Pack: VF 57.75 text about the stamp issues and the country. The 1558 S/S “Posten / Bring” Standard officially issued text is usually in multiple languages; unless oth- 203147 + 1996 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 9-12 set. Personalized Souvenir Sheet of two stamps. Nor- erwise stated, full English text is included. Nor- : With “de” after “Poste”, thus “Poste de SuËde”. way has the distinction of creating what I believe way official year books have been issued since VF 29.00 to be the first souvenir sheet of “Standard Person- 1988. Each book conatins one year of stamps. 219396 1996 Booklet Year Pack: VF 62.30 alized Stamps” containing more than one stamp Item # Description NH design. This was issued in late 2008 and contains 219397 1997 Stamp Year Pack: VF 65.90 two stamps (same frame design) with two different 235086 + 1997 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 13-18 220327 1988 Official Year Book : VF 260.00 logos for Posten and Bring. The designs mark the Hotels six-block, First Printing with Shiny Gum. : 220328 1989 Official Year Book : VF 95.00 division of Norway Post into two parts: Posten - Facit is unclear about the “3200” surviving quan- 220329 1990 Official Year Book : VF 82.00 what we think of as the standard “post office” and tity from this printing; it could be stamps, 6- 220330 1991 Official Year Book : VF 89.00 Bring - a package delivery, freight, and logistics blocks, or booklets, however, at the most this 220331 1992 Official Year Book : VF 92.00 company (similar to UPS in the U.S.). Only would mean that 6400 6-blocks existed, some of 220332 1993 Official Year Book : VF 88.00 which were used. Very scarce! VF 45.00 275,000 of this souvenir sheet were printed and 220333 1994 Official Year Book : VF 84.00 distributed free of charge to people in Oslo and 235088 + 1997 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 13-18 220334 1994 Official Lillehammer Winter Olympic other cities around Norway, sometimes in post of- Hotels six-block, Second Printing with Dull Gum. Book. : VF 119.00 fices, but also given away to people on the street. : Though this second printing had a higher net is- Because the souvenir sheet was NOT sold to col- sued quantity than the first printing, they appears 220335 1995 Official Year Book : VF 105.00 lectors and distribution was wide, but one to a per- to have been consumed by heavy use and philatelic 220336 1996 Official Year Book : VF 103.00 son, these souvenir sheets are extremely difficult supplies of it ran out quickly. Very scarce! VF 220337 1997 Official Year Book : VF 95.00 to obtain. The Scott Catalog editors HAVE re- .... WTD 220338 1998 Official Year Book : VF 89.00 served a catalog number for this souvenir sheet; 235090 + 1997 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 19-24 220339 1999 Official Year Book : VF 88.00 such a catalog listing will result in large demand Maps six-block. : It seems that the majority were 220340 2000 Official Year Book : VF 84.00 that cannot possibly be filled. VF 31.00 consumed in postal use. VF 36.00 220341 2001 Official Year Book : VF 85.00 219398 1997 Booklet Year Pack: VF 67.60 220342 2002 Official Year Book : VF 115.00 219399 1998 Stamp Year Pack: VF 65.50 220343 2003 Official Year Book : VF 119.00 203149 + 1998 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 25 book- 220344 2004 Official Year Book : VF 130.00 let pair. : “TP” and Plane pair from booklet. VF 220345 2005 Official Year Book : VF WTD .... 7.00 223404 2006 Official Year Book : VF 140.00 219400 1998 Booklet Year Pack: VF 50.40 231711 2007 Official Year Book : VF 170.00 219401 1999 Stamp Year Pack: VF 76.50 Every stamp & cover in stock is available for your approval viewing. 13 Norway Year Books Norway Postal Stationery: Mint Postal Cards

Item # Description NHQuality is VF unless otherwise indicated. In the Item # Description Mint case of postal stationery, the quality (VF, F-VF, 229844 2008 Official Year Book : VF 160.00 Fine) refers to the quality of the card itself, not 203321 116II watermark reversed VF 8.00 252258 2009 Official Year Book : VF WTD postmarks, etc. A “F-VF” might have slightly 203323 117 watermark inverted reversed with Scott 255391 2010 Official Year Book : VF 159.00 soiling or aging. A “Fine” item may have a crease #190. I have seen enough of these that I suspect 255392 2011 Official Year Book : VF 169.00 or filing hole, etc. they were sold by the post office. VF 4.00 257073 2012 Official Year Book : VF 185.00 203324 118 watermark reads up from left VF All items are available for viewing on approval. I .... 8.00 Norway Official Year Books and all new issues have a large stock of mint and used postal statio- are available through my Scandinavian New Is- 203325 120 watermark inverted reversed VF nery of all types and from all time periods. What .... 4.00 sue Service at new issue prices. Convenient, are you seeking? guaranteed coverage with personal service. 203326 121 watermark reversed VF 12.00 Mint Postal Cards 203327 121 watermark inverted reversed VF Plate Blocks Item # Description Mint .... 12.00 All types and eras of Norwegian plate, date, NK, 203264 6II Yellowish Card VF 10.00 203328 122 watermark inverted reversed VF .... 10.00 cylinder (dot or number), serial-number, and oth- 203265 6II Brownish Card with white speckles VF er imprint or marginal blocks are available. It .... 15.00 203329 123Ib watermark regular VF 6.00 you seek such please, please let me know of your 203266 10 VF 40.00 203331 123IIa watermark reads down from right interest. VF 10.00 203268 12I Fine 8.00 203332 123IIb watermark reversed VF 10.00 Classic Date Blocks 203269 14 VF 20.00 203333 124 watermark reads up from right VF The “classic” period of Norwegian Date Blocks 203270 15 VF 20.00 .... 11.00 runs from 1896 to 1937. Only the typographed 203274 27II F-VF 2.50 203334 124 watermark reads down from left VF definitive-issue stamps of this period have date 203275 27II Message Half VF 2.00 imprints in the margin. The dates usually corre- .... 11.00 203276 30II VF 8.00 spond with the specific printings. The practice 203336 125A watermark inverted reversed VF was started as a security measure after a printing 203277 30III Emerald Green VF 26.00 .... 4.00 plant worker tried to replace a newly printed im- 203278 31I Brown Red VF 11.00 203337 126 watermark inverted. Scarce postal card. perforate sheet with a sheet he had purchased at 203279 31II Bright Aniline Pink VF 6.00 VF 55.00 a post office. The known dates are listed, but not 203281 34 VF 40.00 203338 126 watermark reversed. Scarce postal card. priced, by the NK catalog. Such marginal blocks 203282 35a Rough card surface VF 25.00 VF 55.00 are quite popular, but even the low-cost stamps 203284 35d F-VF 2.00 203339 126 watermark inverted reversed. Scarce are remarkably scarce in date block form. If you 203285 38 VF 6.00 postal card. VF 55.00 are seeking such blocks, please let me know; they 203286 38 F-VF 3.00 203340 127b watermark reversed VF 18.00 usually sell before I have time to list them in price 203341 128b watermark regular VF 8.00 lists or on the website. Scott numbers have been 203287 39I VF 20.00 used. 203289 40 F-VF 3.50 203342 128b watermark inverted VF 8.00 203291 43I VF 18.00 203343 129b watermark inverted VF 24.00 Item # Description NH Mint 203292 44 F-VF 7.00 203345 131 watermark inverted VF 22.00 236220 56, Facit #82, NK #82 [1900 35 øre 203293 45III VF 22.00 203350 135a watermark reads up from right VF Posthorn, Knudsen printing, Perf 14.5 x 13.5] 203294 46 VF 9.00 .... 6.00 “1899-1900” upper left corner margin 12-block 203351 136a watermark reversed VF 6.00 (4x3). NEVER HINGED F-VF/Fine. Slight trans- 203297 54 VF 16.00 lucence in the top margin and just into the two up- 203299 56II VF 14.00 203354 137 watermark inverted VF 12.00 per left stamps; I am not sure if this is a “natural” 203300 57 VF 10.00 203364 142 watermark inverted reversed VF paper condition or something else, but it probably 203301 59 VF 23.00 .... 7.00 would not be noticed if I had not mentioned it. At- 203302 69 Fine 1.00 203365 143 watermark inverted VF 10.00 tractive and very unusual. [The upper left 6-block 203303 70 Fine 2.00 203366 144 watermark regular VF 9.00 alone can be purchased for $390.] 550.00 --- 203305 74I VF 10.00 203367 145I watermark reversed VF 18.00 236221 74, Facit #100, NK #96 [1910 1 øre 203306 83 VF 4.00 203368 145I watermark inverted reversed VF Posthorn] “December-1910” (1st printing) left 203307 84 VF 4.00 .... 18.00 margin 6-block. Mint Superb; one stamp LH, five 203308 85 VF 9.00 203369 146 watermark regular. Scarce postal card. stamps NH. Wonderful quality. --- 39.00 VF 50.00 203310 94 watermark regular VF 6.00 236222 74, Facit #100, NK #96 [1910 1 øre 203370 146 watermark inverted. Scarce postal card. 203311 95a watermark regular VF 6.00 Posthorn] “Juli 1917” (5th printing) lower right VF 50.00 203312 95bv1 Type A watermark regular. WWII corner margin 4-block. NH Fine. Very fresh. 203371 147 watermark inverted VF 6.00 Prisoner of War Postal Card; very scarce, rarely of- .... 20.00 --- 203372 148 watermark regular VF 6.00 236224 74 THICK YELLOW PAPER, Facit #100v, fered. Only cataloged as mint; used may not exist. Type A shows the crossbar of the “T” in “...POST” 203373 149 watermark inverted reversed VF NK #96y [1910 1 øre Posthorn] “Januar 1919” .... 12.00 (6th printing) lower left corner margin 4-block. slightly shorter and rounded on the left. The regu- 203374 1972 100th Anniversary of postal cards in NH F-VF stamps, LH in margin. The thick yellow lar watermark version seems to be about four Norway 152 watermark regular VF 4.00 paper variety is hard to obtain; this item is very times scarcer than the inverted. VF 46.00 scarce! 55.00 --- 203313 95bv1 Type A watermark inverted. WWII 203375 1972 100th Anniversary of postal cards in Norway 152 watermark inverted VF 4.00 237592 75 [1910 2 øre Posthorn] NH Superb upper Prisoner of War Postal Card; very scarce, rarely of- right corner date 6-block (2x3) with “November- fered. Only cataloged as mint; used may not exist. 203377 153 watermark regular VF 6.00 1918” date imprint of the 9th printing. Type A shows the crossbar of the “T” in “...POST” 203378 153 watermark inverted VF 6.00 .... 24.00 --- slightly shorter and rounded on the left. VF 203379 154 watermark inverted VF 12.00 .... 40.00 203380 154 watermark inverted reversed VF Postal Stationery 203314 95bv1 Type B watermark inverted. WWII .... 12.00 Oslo Filatelistklubb (OFK) 1996-97 catalog num- Prisoner of War Postal Card; very scarce, rarely of- 203381 156 watermark inverted VF 10.00 bers have been used unless otherwise indicated. fered. Only cataloged as mint; used may not exist. 203383 158 watermark regular VF 7.00 Type B shows the crossbar of the “T” in “...POST” This catalog is in stock and available from me. 203384 160 watermark inverted reversed VF equal on both sides of the upright and with slight .... 4.00 A “POST” watermark was used from approxi- doubling on the tops of the black lettering (dou- bling not seen on Type A). VF 50.00 203386 161 watermark inverted VF 6.00 mately 1936 to 1964 and can theoretically appear 203387 161 watermark reversed VF 6.00 in up to eight positions. Certainly some positions 203315 98III watermark regular VF 10.00 are much scarcer than others -- and I list the dif- 203318 103I watermark inverted reversed VF 203388 161 watermark inverted reversed VF ferences -- however, my prices are the same for all .... 20.00 .... 6.00 positions. Unlike stamps, the postal stationery 203320 112E watermark inverted reversed with 203389 1974 40th Anniversary of Oslo Post Office watermark positions are defined as viewed from Scott #307. I have seen enough of these that I sus- 162 VF 4.00 the front of the item. See this illustration (on pect they were sold by the post office. VF 3.50 203391 163 watermark inverted reversed VF website). 203322 116I watermark inverted reversed VF .... 6.00 .... 6.00 203393 164 watermark reversed VF 12.00 14 Jay Smith & Associates P.O. Box 650 Snow Camp, NC 27349 USA Norway Postal Stationery: Mint Postal Cards Norway Postal Stationery: Used Postal Cards

Item # Description Mint Item # Description Mint Item # Description Price

203394 164 watermark inverted reversed VF 203462 19A watermark inverted reversed VF Danam auction. It might be another 30 years be- .... 12.00 .... 8.00 fore I can offer such an example! 900.00 203396 XIV Boy Scouts World Jamboree 165 VF 203463 19B watermark reads down from right VF 203185 37III Used VF to Belgium. 30.00 .... 6.00 .... 8.00 203186 46 Used VF to Belgium. 25.00 203398 166a watermark regular VF 6.00 203464 20D watermark reversed VF 5.00 203198 56II Used VF 1907 from DALE I BRUVIK 203400 166b (no watermark) VF 4.00 203465 21 watermark regular VF 16.00 with nice BERGEN machine receiver. 4.00 203401 167 watermark reads up from left VF 203466 23 watermark reads up from right VF 203199 56II Used VF 1908 with TRENGEREID .... 9.00 .... 13.00 cancel. 4.00 203402 167 watermark reads down from right VF 203467 25I watermark reads up from right VF 203200 56II Used VF 1906 with TRENGEREID .... 9.00 .... 10.00 cancel and BERGEN machine receiver. 3.00 203405 1976 Painters: Fearnley and Hertervig. 203468 25II watermark reversed VF 9.00 203204 66 Used VF 1911 with HOSANGER cancel. Regular (non-Stamp Day) Version. 170-1 VF 203469 26II watermark reads down from right VF .... 3.00 .... 8.00 .... 15.00 203207 69 Used VF 1920 with HJELMAAS cancel. 203407 172 VF 5.00 203470 27 watermark inverted reversed VF 10.00 .... 5.00 203408 1977 Flower 1.00 173a (white card stock) 203472 28II watermark reversed VF 8.00 203208 69 Used F-VF 1919 with Scott #77. 4.00 VF 3.00 203473 30IA watermark reads down from right VF 203229 69 Used VF 1919 to Christiania, with manu- 203410 1977 Flower 1.00 173b (grayish yellowish .... 8.00 script that may be “advertised”. 6.00 card stock) VF 5.00 203474 31 watermark inverted reversed VF 10.00 203230 69 Used VF 1915 with “BREVIK-KR- 203411 1977 Painters: Egedius and Cappelen. 203475 32B watermark reversed VF 8.00 SAND. S.C.” SHIP cancel. 16.00 Stamp Day Version. 174-5 VF 6.00 203476 33 watermark reads up from right VF 203231 69 Used VF 1919 with “VESTBANERNES 203413 1977 Painters: Egedius and Cappelen. Reg- .... 18.00 POSTEKSP. A I” railway cancel. 12.00 ular (non-Stamp Day) Version. 176-7 VF 6.00 203477 34 watermark reversed VF 24.00 203232 69 Used VF 1914 with “BERGENSBAN- 203415 1981 Beaver 1.30 single card 178 VF 203479 35 watermark reversed VF 11.00 ENS POSTEKSP. B” railway cancel. 12.00 .... 3.00 203480 36 watermark reversed VF 20.00 203233 69 Used VF 1914 with “VESTBANERNES 203416 1981 Beaver 1.30 double card 179 VF PEXP. A II” railway cancel. 12.00 203481 37A watermark reversed VF 6.00 .... 4.00 203234 69 Used VF 1919 with “VESTBANERNES 203482 37B watermark inverted reversed VF 203417 1981 Flower 1.70 180 VF 3.00 PEKSP. A III” railway cancel. 12.00 .... 7.00 203418 1982 Beaver 1.75 overprint on 1.30 181 VF 203235 69 Used VF 1919 with Scott #75, 76 with 203483 38 with v1 variety. Watermark inverted re- .... 6.00 “HILLESTAD I JARSBERG” cancel. 14.00 versed. VF 22.00 203419 1982 Beaver 1.75 single card 182 VF 203236 69 Used VF 1920 with Scott #77, printed 203484 39 watermark regular VF 7.00 .... 3.00 matter card. 4.00 203485 41 watermark regular VF 9.00 203420 1982 Beaver 1.75 double card 183 VF 203237 69 Used VF 1921 with Scott #80, used local- .... 4.00 203486 42 watermark reversed VF 12.00 ly with Kristiania. 6.00 203421 1982 Flower 2.75 184 VF 6.00 203487 43 watermark regular VF 10.00 203245 69 Used VF 1921 with Scott #80 with 203422 1983 Green Emblem (without “Norden” Used Postal Cards TØNSBERG machine cancel. 6.00 text) 185 Off-White Card VF 4.00 Item # Description Price 203214 70 Used VF 1921 with Scott #77 with LIF- 203423 1983 Green Emblem (without “Norden” 203162 6II Brown card stock Used VF to Czechoslo- JORDEN cancel. 4.00 text) 185 Bright White Card VF 4.00 vakia (the catalog has reversed illustrations of the 203239 70 Used VF 1922 with Scott #77 with 203424 1983 Tan Emblem 186 VF 4.00 types). 35.00 DRAMMEN cancel. 4.00 203426 1985 Rural Mail Carrier on skis, with cat 203164 6II Yellowish White card stock Used VF to 203240 70 Used F-VF 1921 with Scott #77 (rough 187 VF 12.00 Germany from FREDERIKSSTAD (the catalog perf variety) with STAVANGER machine cancel. 203427 1986 Green Emblem with “Norden” text has reversed illustrations of the types). 30.00 .... 3.00 188 Yellowish White Card VF 4.00 203165 7II Light Ultramarine Used VF with “KRA- 203213 70x Used F-VF 1920 used locally within 203428 1986 Green Emblem with “Norden” text NIA-RANDESFJORD II” railway cancel. 20.00 BERGEN. 3.00 188 Bright White Card VF 4.00 203167 7II Ultramarine Used VF with SOON can- 203215 76 Used VF 1921 with LERVIK I SOGN 203429 1986 Fishing, Sail Rigging 189 VF 7.00 cel. 15.00 cancel. 7.00 203430 1986 Oslo Philatelic Club, Akershus Castle 203168 7II Ultramarine Used VF with SOON can- 203216 76 Used F-VF 1921 with LIFJORDEN can- Essay 190 VF 5.00 cel. 15.00 cel. 6.00 203434 1987 Philatelic Service 1937-1987 191 VF 203169 7II Ultramarine Used VF with RIISØER 203218 78I Used VF 1921 with SOREBØVAAG can- .... 7.00 cancel. 12.00 cel. 4.00 203436 1987 WWII Little Norway Base in Canada 203170 7II Gray Blue Used VF with thin “Swiss” 203219 78I Thick textured card Used F-VF 1922 192 VF 10.00 FREDERIKSSTAD cancel. 10.00 with BERGEN NORDNES cancel. 12.00 203439 1987 Postal Service 1647-1987 193 VF 203172 7II Bright Ultramarine Used VF with TVE- 203220 82 Used VF 1931 with “NORDLANDS POS- .... 5.00 DESTRAND cancel. 9.00 TEXSP. U” SHIP cancel. 15.00 203442 Red Emblem without address lines Red Em- 203173 7II Dull Ultramarine Used F-VF with 203222 88 Used VF 1935 with RØDLAND cancel. blem without address lines VF 4.00 SKIEN cancel. 4.00 .... 3.00 203443 Red Emblem with address lines Red Em- 203174 12I Gray Blue Used VF with “SYDBANEN 203224 88 Used VF 1935 with “BERGENSBAN- blem with address lines VF 3.00 No 1” railway cancel. 25.00 ENS POSTEKSP. L” railway cancel. 9.00 203444 1997 Postal Service 350th Anniversary 203176 12I Light Gray Blue Used VF with 203244 88 Used VF 1934 with “DOVREBANEN N” Postal Service 350th Anniversary VF 3.00 DRØBAK cancel. 10.00 railway cancel. 8.00 Mint Official Postal Cards 203175 12I Gray Blue Used F-VF with LAURVIG 8- 203246 88 Used VF 1936 with Superb KONGS- holes cancel. 10.00 BERG cancel. 4.00 Item # Description Mint 203183 16 var. wtmk upright. Used VF with neat 203247 88 Used VF 1932 with “SØRLANDS- 203448 3 VF 5.00 CHRISTIANIA cancel. Scarce. 175.00 BANEN A.” railway cancel. 12.00 203451 7 VF 9.00 237906 Postal Card (Double) #21 Used VF from 203227 117 watermark inverted reversed Used VF 203454 10 VF 10.00 BERGEN 11 September 1885 to København with 1956 with Scott #190, to Sweden, with OSLO 203455 11 watermark inverted. Scarce issue. VF 15 Sept receivers (address was corrected). Intact “TB” text-machine cancel. 5.00 .... 95.00 double card correctly used in-period for the correct 203358 138I watermark reversed. 8 January 1965 203456 12 watermark inverted VF 6.00 Nordic (except Sweden) rate to Denmark. The re- cancel. CTO or first day for this printing? VF 203457 13a watermark inverted VF 7.50 ply card was addressed by the sender, but the re- .... 5.00 203458 14I watermark inverted reversed VF cipient never used the reply portion. After postal 203376 1972 100th Anniversary of postal cards in .... 5.00 card #1, this is one of the scarcest used Norwegian Norway 152 watermark inverted, FDC VF 6.00 203459 14II watermark inverted reversed VF postal cards (on par with the similar 6 øre brown 203390 162 FDC VF 3.00 .... 7.00 double card). Seldom offered, especially not in nice 203392 163 watermark inverted reversed, FDC VF quality used in the proper period. From the Nor- 203460 14III watermark inverted VF 10.00 .... 6.00 man Gary collection and previously from a 1984 203395 164 watermark inverted, FDC VF 12.00

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Item # Description Price Item # Description NH Item # Description Price

203397 165, Lillehammer Scouting pictorial FD other was in 2005 on the Norway #1 souvenir 202684 NK #MB10 1978 Krone Oscar 1878-1978: cancel. VF 5.00 sheet). 18.00 card, envelope, and brochure complete. : (Repro- 203404 1976 Painters: Fearnley and Hertervig. duces Scott #32-4 Oscar designs.) 16.00 Stamp Day Version. 168-9 FDC Oslo VF 5.00 Souvenir Cards 202685 1978 Nidaro 78 Norwex booklet blackprint. 203409 1977 Flower 1.00. Seashell FDC cancel. Regular Souvenir Cards : (Reproduces Scott #733 Norwex [Polar Bears, Svalbard Lions] booklet pane.) 17.00 173a (white card stock), FDC VF 7.00 Norgeskatalogen numbers (NK #) have been 203412 1977 Painters: Egedius and Cappelen. used where they exist. Reference to “NK” fol- 202688 NK #MB11 1979 Luftpost 1927 : (Repro- Stamp Day Version. 174-5 FDC VF 8.00 lowed by a year means that the souvenir card was duces Scott #C1 airmail design and essays for 203414 1977 Painters: Egedius and Cappelen. Reg- issued in the stated year’s Norgeskatalogen, how- same.) 16.00 ular (non-Stamp Day) Version. Goat FD cancel. ever, the actual year of issue is always one year 202692 NK #MB12 1980 Norway #1 Norske 176-7 FDC VF 6.00 earlier. All items are fresh and in VF condition. Frimerker 125 År. : (Reproduces Norway #1 de- 203425 1983 Tan Emblem 186 1992 airmail to the All items are available for viewing on approval. sign and essays for same.) 16.00 202693 1980 Oslo Filatelistklubb Norwex 80; 1914 U.S. VF 6.00 Item # Description Price 203431 1986 Oslo Philatelic Club, Akershus Castle Essays. : (Reproduces the 1, 5, and 2 kroner essays Essay 190 with VÅGSBYGD first day cancel VF 202667 NK #MB1 1951 De-No-Fil. : The scarcest sponsored by the Kristiania Filatelist Klub in .... 5.00 regularly issued souvenir card. 95.00 1914.) 9.50 203432 1986 Oslo Philatelic Club, Akershus Castle 202668 NK #MB1 1951 De-No-Fil with small de- 202694 1980 Norwex 80 Transportation souvenir Essay 190 with Oslo 86 “Oslo Philatelic Club Day” fect; looks very nice. : The scarcest regularly is- sheet blackprint. : (Reproduces the 1980 Trans- cancel VF 4.50 sued souvenir card. 30.00 portation souvenir sheet, Scott #765.) 17.00 203433 1986 Oslo Philatelic Club, Akershus Castle 202669 NK #MB1a 1951 De-No-Fil “Emergency” 202697 NK #MB13 1981 Hafrsfjord 81 1.50 Cathe- Essay 190 set of six different Oslo 86 show cancels Card. : When the supply of the regular De-No-Fil dral, Mint. : (Engraved impression of Scott #772, VF 19.00 card was exhausted, a special printing of 400 cards in blue.) 9.75 was made overnight and Scott #B1 (Nordkapp 15 203435 1987 Philatelic Service 1937-1987 191 PFT 202698 NK #MB13 1981 Hafrsfjord 81 1.50 Cathe- øre) was affixed and canceled for sale the next day first day cancel VF 5.00 dral, with Scott #772 affixed and canceled. : (En- at the show. 300.00 203437 1987 WWII Little Norway Base in Canada graved impression of Scott #772, in blue.) WTD 202671 1952 No-Ska-Fil with Scott #183 or 186. : 192 Oslo 15.6.87 first day cancel VF 15.00 202700 1981 Bypost 81 Tromø local post. : (Repro- This souvenir card is extremely scarce; I had been 203438 1987 WWII Little Norway Base in Canada duces 5 øre local post.) WTD interested in the souvenir cards for 25 years before 202701 NK #SA1 1982 Authors, Mint. : (Reproduc- 192 Oslo 13-21.6.87 Capex 87 fd/show cancel VF I first heard about or saw my first example. Vari- .... 15.00 es pairs of Scott #810-1.) As printed, the mint ous stamps were used; I have recorded: Scott #183 cards were not canceled nor marked as not being 203440 1987 Postal Service 1647-1987 193 Oslo or 186, 250, 258, 263, 301, B9 or B29, and B51. first day cancel VF 6.00 valid for postage. For a few days stamps cut from .... WTD the cards were accepted for postal use. Facit 203441 1987 Postal Service 1647-1987 193 Hafnia 202672 NK #MB2 1955 Norwex Card, Small, Mint. #BL4. 41.00 87 first day cancel VF 8.00 : Includes text “SE BAKSIDEN” in lower right 202702 NK #SA1 1982 Authors, Printed Oslo 203445 1997 Postal Service 350th Anniversary corner. (Reproduces major plate varieties of Nor- Frimerkets Dag cancellation. : (Reproduces pairs Postal Service 350th Anniversary with Norwex 97 way #1.) 16.00 of Scott #810-1.) Cancellation printed by typogra- show cancel (varying) VF 3.00 202673 NK #MB2 1955 Norwex Card, Small, Can- phy (letterpress). [Mint cards were also hand-can- Used Official Postal Cards celed. : Includes text “SE BAKSIDEN” in lower celed on Stamp Day at many different towns, but Item # Description Price right corner. (Reproduces major plate varieties of all are very scarce.] 44.00 Norway #1.) WTD 203254 4 Reply Half Used VF 4.00 202703 NK #SA1 1982 Authors, Hand struck 202674 (NK #MB2) 1955 Norwex Card, Large. : Frimerkets Dag cancellation (town and cancel de- 203255 4 Reply Half Used VF 1930 GOL cancel. The same design as the 1955 Small Card, however .... 4.00 sign varies). : (Reproduces pairs of Scott #810-1.) on larger sheet from the “4 Skilling 1855” book is- Hand struck 1.10.1982 Stamp Day cancellation. 203257 4 Reply Half Used VF 1930 SKALBUKILEN sued at the same time. Does NOT include text “SE [Some mint cards were hand-canceled on Stamp cancel. 4.00 BAKSIDEN” in lower right corner; is on thinner Day at many different towns, but all are very 203258 4 Reply Half Used VF 1930 SKIEN text-ma- paper than small card. (Reproduces major plate scarce.] 46.00 chine cancel. 4.00 varieties of Norway #1.) WTD 202704 (NK #SA1) 1982 Authors, Singles from 203259 4 Reply Half Used VF 1930 NANNESTAD 202675 1960 Horton Oscar II Essay, Unnumbered. : mint version of souvenir card affixed to set of two cancel. 4.00 (This card may also exist with numbered imprint; covers. : As printed, the mint cards were not can- 203478 34 watermark reversed. CTO, but very rare I would like to see an example). (Reproduces P.A. celed nor marked as not being valid for postage. used. VF 25.00 Nymans 1855 essay for the Oscar II issue.) Quite For a few days stamps cut from the cards were ac- Used Letter Cards scarce; seldom offered. 35.00 cepted for postal use. This set of covers shows 202676 NK #MB3 1961 Filos 61. : Only exists with Item # Description Price postal use on covers to Sweden, in the correct time cancellation. (Reproduces 20 mm Posthorn de- period. Extremely scarce! 190.00 203189 1I Used VF WITH EDGES, 1900 to Germa- signs.) 19.00 202705 NK #MB14 1982 Sørland 82 Paintings. : ny, with Scott #50, 51. Appears to have had con- 202677 NK #MB4 1971 Norfilex 71. : Only exists (Reproduces Scott #807-8.) 9.25 tents. Outstanding! 65.00 with cancellation. (Reproduces Trondheim related 202708 NK #MB15 1983 Filos 83, colorprint. : (Re- Used Letter Sheets designs.) Scarce. 58.00 produces six unissued values of Scott #100-3 [in Item # Description Price 202678 NK #MB5 1972 Posthorn Design 100th An- addition to the four on Frefil 84].) 15.00 niversary. : Only exists with cancellation. (Repro- 202709 NK #MB15 1983 Filos 83, blackprint. : (Re- 203250 27 Used F-VF 1967 to Sweden, with OSLO duces Posthorn designs.) 8.00 machine cancel. 3.00 produces six unissued values of Scott #100-3 [in 202679 NK #MB6 1974 UPU 100th Anniversary. : addition to the four on Frefil 84].) WTD Presentation Packs Only exists with cancellation. (Reproduces postal 202710 NK #MB16 1983 Jonas Lie 150th Anniver- related designs.) 4.00 sary. : (Reproduces Scott #828 and pictures four Special Presentation Packs 202680 NK #MB7 1975 Bergen 1975. : Only exists progressive engravings.) 8.00 Item # Description NH with cancellation. (Reproduces Grieg designs.) 202711 NK #MB17 1984 Frefil 84, colorprint. : (Re- 234358 848-9 [1984 Norwegian Weekly Press set] .... 8.00 produces four unissued values of Scott #100-3 [in PRESENTATION PACK containing NH VF regu- 202681 NK #MB8 1976 Drafnia 76. : Only exists addition to the six on Filos 83].) 15.00 lar set and set with “SPECIMEN” overprints. The with cancellation. (Reproduces 1976 Baldishol tap- 202712 NK #MB17 1984 Frefil 84, colorprint menu. specimens were only issued in this pack. This is estry designs.) 6.00 : (Reproduces four unissued values of Scott #100- the only “SPECIMEN” overprinting of modern 202682 NK #MB9 1977 Polarfilex Tromsø 77. : 3 [in addition to the six on Filos 83].) Menu for Norwegian stamps of which I am aware. 18.00 Only exists with cancellation. (Reproduces polar- Frefil 84 banquet on reverse. WTD 234357 848-9 [1984 Norwegian Weekly Press set] related designs.) 10.00 202713 NK #MB17 1984 Frefil 84, blackprint. : (Re- NH VF set with “SPECIMEN” overprints. Only is- 202683 NK #MB10 1978 Krone Oscar 1878-1978: produces four unissued values of Scott #100-3 [in sued in a pack with the regular set of stamps. [Up- card only. : (Reproduces Scott #32-4 Oscar de- addition to the six on Filos 83].) 21.00 on request the pack can be supplied at the same signs.) 14.00 215343 1984 “Salon Der Philatelie Zum XIX Welt- price as the specimen set.] This is one of only two postkongress Hamburg 1984” (UPU) reproducing examples of “SPECIMEN” overprinting of mod- Scott #299-301 [1949 UPU] set. Though the card ern Norwegian stamps of which I am aware (the 16 Too many stamps to choose from? Send your want list for regular approvals! 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Item # Description Price Item # Description Price in the 2004 book “The Little Library of Norwe- gian Philately, Volume 1” which is available from states that 7000 were printed, it seems that this 202732 NK 1992, 1991 120th Anniversary of the me. That references shows the last issue recorded was only given to UPU conference delegates. Posthorn Design. RED serial number. : (Repro- was in 1997; it lists a total of 30 issues. Most of There seem to never have been any dealer stocks duces various Posthorn design stamps.) 18.00 the cards are quite scarce. All items are fresh and of this item (which makes sense) and they are only 202733 1991 Borgfil 91, St. Olav. : (Reproduces in VF condition. All items are available for view- found one at a time (which also makes sense). Very Scott #150, 152, and 153.) 28.00 ing on approval. scarce! WTD 202734 NK 1993, 1992 Royal Family. : (Reproduces Item # Description Price 202714 NK #MB18 1985 Bergen 85, colorprint. : various Norwegian Royal Family design stamps.) 202686 1978 Nidaro 78 Austråt, Mint. : Engraved (Reproduces five unissued values of Scott #115-28 .... 19.00 design much like the 1978 Austråt issue, Scott and the master die without denomination.) 202735 1993 Tromsø 93. Coastal Ships. : (Reproduc- #715. WTD .... 12.00 es Scott #699 and #1043.) WTD 202687 1978 Nidaro 78 Austråt, with Scott #715 af- 202715 NK #MB18 1985 Bergen 85, blackprint. : 218688 1993 Frefil 93. Kongsten Fort 1985 design; fixed and canceled, signed by engraver H. Welde. : (Reproduces five unissued values of Scott #115-28 reproduces Scott #860 with printed “cancellation” Engraved design much like the 1978 Austråt issue, and the master die without denomination.) (only exists in this form) and progressive color Scott #715. WTD .... 25.00 proofs of the stamp design. The card bears the of- 202689 1979 Postmuseum 5.10.1979 Fish, Mint. : 215344 1985 Europa Musicians BLACKPRINT ficial logo of the post office, however, the card was Engraved design much like the 1977 1.80 Fish is- Souvenir Card, in complete EFTA book. This card not authorized by the post office. Because of this, sue, Scott #703. WTD was only issued in the EFTA / Europa 25-year sales of the card were stopped early in the show 202691 1979 Postmuseum 5.10.1979 Fish, with book published in 1985; only 7000 issued, but “im- and the card was withdrawn before fewer than 300 Scott #703 affixed and canceled, unsigned. : En- possible” to find. The book also contains Switzer- had been sold [I have heard quantities sold as low graved design much like the 1977 1.80 Fish issue, land EFTA-metered cover, Austria 1985 EFTA as only 100]. Most of the sales may have been to Scott #703. WTD and Europa stamps, Finland 1985 EFTA and Eu- mailorder buyers to whom cards had been mailed ropa (now $20!) stamps, Finland EFTA souvenir before the show opening. Certainly one of the rar- 202690 1979 Postmuseum 5.10.1979 Fish, with card (scarce), Iceland 1985 Europa stamps, Nor- est “regularly issued” Norwegian souvenir cards. Scott #703 affixed and canceled, signed by engrav- way 1985 Europa stamps and the blackprint sou- .... WTD er H. Welde. : Engraved design much like the 1977 1.80 Fish issue, Scott #703. 40.00 venir card, Portugal 1985 EFTA and Europa 202736 NK 1995, 1994 Tourism Essays of 1914. : stamps, Sweden, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein (Reproduces various 1914 Tourism Essays: Elk, 202695 1980 Lighthouse and Church Ruins, Mint. : 1985 Europa stamps, and Austrian EFTA souve- Lighthouse, Nordkap, Waterfalls, Stavkirke.) (Reproduces Scott #692 and #717.) WTD nir card. Some of these items are quite scarce; the .... 18.00 202696 1980 Lighthouse and Church Ruins, with Norwegian blackprint is extremely scarce. WTD 202737 NK 1996, 1995 s/s Scotland Cinderella local Scott #692 and 717 affixed and canceled, un- 202716 NK #MB19 1986 Oslo 86; Oslo Filatelistk- post stamps. : (Reproduces various s/s Scotland lo- signed. : (Reproduces Scott #692 and #717.) lubb 100th Anniversary. : (Engraved impression of cal post designs. These Cinderellas were created .... WTD Scott #690, in violet.) 12.00 for the 2nd Nordic exhibition in 1895 at Kristian- 202699 1981 Hafrsfjord 81 1.70 Rosenkrantz Tow- 202717 NK 1986/87, 1986 Oslo Filatelistklubb ia.) 18.00 er, Mint. : (Reproduces Scott #773.) WTD 100th Anniversary; Posthorn 20 mm 100th Anni- 202738 NK 1997, 1996 Akershus Castle Essays of 230937 1981 Hafrsfjord 81 1.70 Rosenkrantz Tow- versary. : (Four values of the 20 mm Posthorns 1914. : (Reproduces three values of the 1914 Aker- er, Mint, Signed by designer/engraver H. Welde. : from cliches provided by the postal museum.) shus Castle essays.) 18.00 (Reproduces Scott #773.) WTD .... 30.00 202739 1996 overprint (“1886-1996”) on 1986 NK 230938 1981 Hafrsfjord 81 1.70 Rosenkrantz Tow- 202718 1986 Oslo 86 Papermaking. : (Reproduces #MB19 1986 Oslo 86. Mint. : (Engraved impres- er, Used, Signed by designer/engraver H. Welde. : Scott #B69 souvenir sheet [Papermaking].) From sion of Scott #690, in violet.) 12.00 (Reproduces Scott #773.) Exists with various can- the Oslo 86 show catalog, but rarely offered. 202740 1996 overprint (“1886-1996”) on 1986 NK cellations. 50.00 .... 18.00 #MB19 1986 Oslo 86. Canceled. : (Engraved im- 202706 1982 Sørland 82 Lighthouse, Mint. : (Repro- 202719 NK #MB20 1987 Nidarø 87; Stained Glass. pression of Scott #690, in violet.) Actual #690 duces Scott #692 Lighthouse.) WTD : (Reproduces Scott #900-1, the 1986 Christmas stamp placed over impression on card and can- 202707 1982 Sørland 82 Lighthouse, with Scott issue with stained glass design.) 9.00 celed. WTD #692 affixed and canceled, signed by engraver. : 202720 1987 Nidarø 87; St. Olav. : (Reproduces 202741 NK 1998, 1997 Norwex 97 Medals. : (Pic- (Reproduces Scott #692 Lighthouse.) WTD Scott #150 and 152, 1930 St. Olav design.) Seldom tures the medals awarded at Norwex 97.) 16.00 234677 1983 Filos 83. Stamp Artist/Engraver sign- offered! WTD 202742 NK 1999, 1998 overprint on 1980 Oslo Filat- ing souvenir card. Stamps affixed and canceled. 202723 NK #MB21 1988; Europa 88, Prinds Gustav elistklubb Norwex 80; 1914 Essays. : (Reproduces Signed. : King Olav V “birthdays on stamps” 70th, ship. : (Engraved impression of Scott #928.) Im- the 1, 5, and 2 kroner essays sponsored by the 75th, and 80th birthday stamp issues designed and portant Europa item. 12.00 Kristiania Filatelist Klub in 1914.) 20.00 engraved by Knut Løkke-Sørensen. WTD 202724 1988 Frefil 88; Norway #1. : (Reproduces 4- 202743 NK 2000, 1999 Akershus Castle Essays of 234679 1984 Frefil 84. Stamp Artist/Engraver sign- block of Norway #1.) 8.00 1914. : (Reproduces three values of the 1914 Aker- ing souvenir card. Stamp affixed and canceled. 234676 1988 Hålogaland 88; Spitzbergen locals. : shus Castle essays.) 18.00 Signed. Scarce! : 1982 2.00 kr Tofte Estate On Reproduces 10 and 20 øre Spitsbergen small-size 202744 NK 2001, 2000 Kristiania Filatelist Klub Dovre architectural definitive stamp issue de- Bear and Hunter local post stamps, with map of Label of 1918. : (Reproduces a label made by the signed and engraved by Sverre Morken. WTD Svalbard. Only 2000 printed. Very scarce. WTD Kristiania Philatelic Club in 1918.) 18.00 234678 1984 Stamp Day. Stamp Artist/Engraver 202725 NK 1988/89, 1988 Polar Essays 1940. : (Re- 202745 NK 2002, 2001 Nansen and Nobel Peace signing souvenir card. Stamp affixed and canceled. produces set of three 1940 polar-design essays.) Prize of 1922. : (Reproduces two foreign Nansen Signed. Very scarce! : 1983 Jonas Lie (novelist, po- .... 18.00 stamps.) 18.00 et, playwright) stamp issue designed and engraved 202726 NK #MB22 1989 Nordia 1989; Europa 89, by Knut Løkke-Sørensen. Exists canceled at vari- Children Playing. Colorprint. : (Reproduces Scott Engraver Signature Souvenir ous towns. WTD #942-3.) Important Europa item. 10.00 Cards 202721 1987 Tromspost; Church of Tromsdalen 202727 NK #MB22 1989 Nordia 1989; Europa 89, Starting in 1978 the post office began to officially (Arctic Cathedral), Mint. : (Reproduces Scott Children Playing. Blackprint. : (Reproduces Scott issue “signeringkort”, a type of souvenir card #774.) Seldom offered! WTD #942-3.) Important Europa item. Seldom offered. that presents that the artwork of a stamp design- 202722 1987 Tromspost; Church of Tromsdalen .... 20.00 er and/or the engraving of a specific engraver. Is- (Arctic Cathedral), with #772 affixed and can- 202728 NK 1990, 1989 Winter Olympics 1952. : (Re- sued in conjunction with stamp shows and Stamp celed, signed by engraver. : (Reproduces Scott produces Scott #B50-2 set.) Important Winter Day events at which a stamp designer or engrav- #774.) Exists with various Tromsø or Tromsdalen Olympics item. 18.00 er was present, many examples, but not all, of the postmarks. Seldom offered! WTD 202729 NK #MB23 1990 Bergen 90, First Stamp Is- cards were hand signed. All but a couple of the 234680 1988 Hålogaland 88. Stamp Artist/Engraver sues. Colorprint. : (Reproduces Norway #1 and cards were issued by the post office (the couple signing souvenir card. Stamp affixed and canceled. Great Britain #1.) 9.00 others were issued by the Norwegian Banknote Printed signature. Scarce! : 1978 1.10 kr Tron- 202730 NK #MB23 1990 Bergen 90, First Stamp Is- Printing Works). Most of the cards bear printed denes Church architectural definitive stamp issue sues. Blackprint. : (Reproduces Norway #1 and images of stamps with a space for the actual designed and engraved by Knut Løkke-Sørensen. Great Britain #1.) Seldom offered. 12.00 stamp to be affixed. Card may exist in multiple Exists with different Harstad postmarks. I have only observed an example with a printed signa- 202731 NK 1991, 1990 WWII-era “London” Over- forms: with or without a stamp affixed and/or ture. WTD prints. : (Reproduces Scott #261-6 with the “Lon- with or without a related postmark and/or with don” overprints.) 18.00 and without a engraver signature. All forms are 234681 1990 Winter Cities Tromsø event. Stamp collectible and sought after. The cards are listed Artist signing souvenir card. Stamp affixed and

Postal History, Cancellations, and Specialized Stamps Available on Approval. 17 Norway Souvenir Cards: Engraver Signature Souvenir Cards Norway Essays: 1913 Akershus Castle and Geiranger Waterfalls

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canceled. Signed. Scarce! : 1990 Winter Cities 234587 NFF #18, 2002 “Askeladden” The Ash Lad 2000 printed and virtually all distributed one to a Tromsø stamp issue designed by Vladimir An- (well known folktale character). : Historical infor- person. Quite scarce and a very nice item related tonov. WTD mation (in Norwegian) on backside of card. to the overall Posthorn stamp design. 18.00 NFF Souvenir Cards .... 16.00 Other Souvenir Cards 234588 NFF #19, 2003 King Olav V 1903-2003. : The NFF souvenir cards were issued in the annu- Historical information (in Norwegian) on backside All items are fresh and in VF condition. All items al Årbok (Yearbook) issued by the Norwegian of card. 18.00 are available for viewing on approval. Philatelic Federation (and are thus often very dif- Item # Description Price ficult to obtain now). All items are fresh and in 234666 NFF #20, 2004 Lillehammer 1994 Winter VF condition. All items are available for viewing Olympics, Ten Years After. : Historical informa- 234684 Motivblad #1 (motif folder #1): 1982 The on approval. tion (in Norwegian) on backside of card. With Written Word. : Officially issued by the post office Olympic stamp and cancel. 20.00 (only #1-2 were ever issued), folder. With NK Item # Description Price 234682 NFF #21, 2005 150th Anniversary of first #918-921 1982 stamp issues: Bjørnson and Und- 202746 NFF #1, 1983 Trondheim-Kirkenes : (Re- Norwegian postage stamp. : Historical informa- set; Typography. 16.00 produces postmarks used on the northern -- most- tion (in Norwegian) on backside of card about the 234685 Motivblad #2 (motif folder #2, but is a ly arctic -- Throndheim-Kirkenes coastal mail ship pictured 39-block of Norway #1. With stamp pic- card): 1983 Northern Norwegian Boats. : Officially route.) WTD turing Norway #1 and special 150th year cancel. issued by the post office (only #1-2 were ever is- 202801 NFF #2, 1985 Polarvirk-Somhet : Arctic .... 22.00 sued), card. With NK #939-910 198 stamp issue: scene: polar bear and airplane. Canceled at “ISF- 234683 NFF #22, 2006 Skibladner (paddle-wheel Northern Norwegian Boats. 6.95 JORD PÅ SVALBARD” (Spitzbergen); pictorial steamer) 150th anniversary. : Historical informa- 234693 Official Millennium Souvenir Card : Offi- postmark of polar bear. 25.00 tion (in Norwegian) on backside of card about cially issued by the post office, bearing stamps 202802 NFF #3, 1986 Hans Egde. : Norwegian cler- ship. With stamp picturing the ship and pictorial from three of the millennial issues and canceled 31 ic who played important role in early European cancellation of the ship. 22.00 December 1999 and 1 January 2000. Numbered. and religious influence in Greenland. Pictures an- 234667 NFF #23, 2007 Norwegian Auto Racing 100 .... 12.00 gel; first day cancellation for the stamp. 23.00 Year Anniversary. : Historical information (in 234686 Drammen Local Post 1976 Reprint Drafnia 202803 NFF #4, 1987 Sandvig Collections. : 100th Norwegian) on backside of card. With Auto Racing 76 souvenir card; gold on blue. : Issued in 1976, us- anniversary since A. Sandvig founded the open-air stamp and cancel. 20.00 ing original cliches, by the Drammen Philatelic museum at Maihaugen, near Lillehammer. 234668 NFF #24, 2008 D/S “Børøysund” passenger Club for the Drafnia 76 stamp show. Numbered, Maihaugen cancel and first day of stamp cancel. ship that also served as a mail ship, 1908-2008. : ungummed shiny blue paper. The printing irregu- .... 23.00 Historical information (in Norwegian) on backside larities are from the original cliches. 4.95 202804 NFF #5, 1988 Norwegian Army Signal of card. With the matching stamp showing the 234687 Norden 1989 (Traditional Costumes) souve- Corps. : 100th anniversary of Norwegian Army ship and with the ship cancel. 20.00 nir card. : Originally issued in a 5-country pack Signal Corps. Special related postmark. 23.00 234669 NFF #25, 2009 Bergen Railway 100th Anni- with four other similar souvenir cards of the other 202805 NFF #6, 1990 Soccer/Football Norway Cup versary, 1909-2009 : Historical information (in countries. (The pack and the other individual Oslo. : Special Norway Cup soccer/football cancel- Norwegian) on backside of card. With the 2009 cards are also available.) 12.00 lation. 23.00 Bergen Railway stamp and postmark. Picture of 234688 Norden 2002 (Contemporary Art [sculp- 202806 NFF #7, 1991 Sea Rescue Society : 100th 1909 opening ceremony. 20.00 ture]) souvenir card. : Originally issued in a 8- anniversary of Sea Rescue Society, with special 234670 NFF #26, 2010 Eurovision Song Contest country pack with seven other similar souvenir ship cancel and also canceled first day of the stamp SET OF FOUR with the four different stamps af- cards of the other countries. (The pack and the issue. Nice lifesaving thematic. 19.00 fixed and canceled. : Historical information (in other individual cards are also available.) 14.00 202807 NFF #8, 1992 Queen Ragnhilds Dream Norwegian) on backside of card. A total of four dif- 234689 U.S. Norwex 80 Souvenir Card, Mint. : Offi- .... 19.00 ferent cards (different stamps affixed) were is- cially issued by the U.S. post office for the 1980 202808 NFF #9, 1993 Edvard Grieg : 150th anni- sued. 80.00 Norwex stamp show in Oslo. 4.00 versary of birth of composer Edvard Grieg. Special 234671 NFF #26, 2010 Eurovision Song Contest Grieg cancel that I have only seen on this souvenir with RANDOM STAMP (JSA CHOICE) AF- Essays card. 21.00 FIXED. : Historical information (in Norwegian) All items are available for viewing on approval. I 202809 NFF #10, 1994 Norwegian Folk Museum : on backside of card. A total of four different cards have a constantly changing stock of Norwegian 100th anniversary of the Norwegian Folk Muse- (different stamps affixed) were issued. 20.00 and all Scandinavian essays, proofs, reprints, and um. Special first day of issue cancel. 17.00 234672 NFF #26, 2010 Eurovision Song Contest test stamps. Most of such items sell before they 202810 NFF #11, 1995 Church Millennium : with 2010 “JAHN TEIGEN” STAMP AFFIXED. : get to the website or price lists. What are you 1000th anniversary of Christian churches in Nor- Historical information (in Norwegian) on backside seeking? way. Special millennium cancellation that I have of card. A total of four different cards (different 1913 Akershus Castle and Geirang- stamps affixed) were issued. 24.00 only seen on this souvenir card. 25.00 er Waterfalls 202811 NFF #12, 1996 Railway Anniversaries : 234673 NFF #26, 2010 Eurovision Song Contest 100th anniversary of the opening of the Urskog- with 2010 “ALEXANDER RYBAK” STAMP AF- On May 5, 1913, the Kristiania Philatelic Club Hølandsbanen railway. Special railway-related FIXED. : Historical information (in Norwegian) “issued” proposals for two well-designed 5 øre cancel I have seen only on this card. 23.00 on backside of card. A total of four different cards stamps: Akershus Castle and the Geiranger Wa- 202812 NFF #13, 1997 350 Years of the Post : 350th (different stamps affixed) were issued. 24.00 terfalls. Engraved by W. Lindgren and printed by anniversary of the Norwegian Post Office. Pic- 234674 NFF #26, 2010 Eurovision Song Contest the firm of Emil Moestue the submitted printed tures early letter carrier with posthorn and early with 2010 “BOBBYSOCKS” STAMP AFFIXED. : essays were actually lithographed. Each design postal float bi-plane. First day cancel. [Exists with Historical information (in Norwegian) on backside exists in red, blue, and green; perforated and im- all 8 different stamps from this set/booklet; if you of card. A total of four different cards (different perforate (scarcer). Both perforated and imperfo- are seeking a particular stamp, please inquire. stamps affixed) were issued. 24.00 rate stamps are found gummed and ungummed This offering is for a random example.] 17.00 234675 NFF #26, 2010 Eurovision Song Contest (they were seemingly “issued” both ways); gummed is scarcer. Prints and mirror prints also 202813 NFF #14, 1998 Egersund Pottery : 200th with 2010 “SECRET GARDEN” STAMP AF- exist in black (very scarce). Also also exist with anniversary of town of Egersund and Egersund FIXED. : Historical information (in Norwegian) “essay postmarks” to show how they would look earthenware. Pictures the pottery maker marks. on backside of card. A total of four different cards canceled (scarce). .... 17.00 (different stamps affixed) were issued. 24.00 202814 NFF #15, 1999 Emigration to America : 234691 NFF 2004 “Harstad 100 år” souvenir card. : Akershus Castle Millennium issue: Emigration of Norwegians to Artwork by stamp designer Knut Løkke-Sørensen Item # Description Price for the Hålogaland Philatelic Club. Only 2000 America. 22.00 230082 1913 5 øre Akershus Castle essay in BLUE, printed and virtually all distributed one to a per- 234585 NFF #16, 2000 Oslo Anniversary. : 950th Perforated, Ungummed, Very thin grayish-white son. Quite scarce. 14.00 Anniversary of the City of Christiania / Oslo. His- paper. Superb centering (very scarce). Seldom torical information (in Norwegian) on backside of 234692 NFF 2005 Posthorn Design (no denomina- seen so nice. 85.00 tion) souvenir card. : Posthorn design without de- card. 16.00 230083 1913 5 øre Akershus Castle essay in VERY nomination printed in blue from original cliche. 234586 NFF #17, 2001 Architects and Architec- DEEP BLUE, Imperforate, Ungummed, Very thin This no-denomination design was used from 1950- ture. : Historical information (in Norwegian) on grayish-white paper. Top margin example in very 1972 as the postal imprint for what we now call backside of card. 18.00 scarce dark color. Superb. 110.00 bulk mail: advertising mail, bulk printed matter, mass mailings of wrapper-covered mail, etc. Only

18 Every stamp & cover in stock is available for your approval viewing. Norway Essays: 1913 Akershus Castle and Geiranger Waterfalls Norway Essays: 1943 Edvard Grieg

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230084 1913 5 øre Akershus Castle essay in RED, 230066 1914 20 øre Eidsvoll Constitutional Assem- lar thematic subject of great interest to all Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white paper (very bly essay closely resembling Scott #98. Type II collectors of Polar, Animals, etc. Only 100 or fewer unusual). VF. This printing is seldom offered. (some shading on right wall) Lithographed in Ul- examples are believed to have reached the market. .... 90.00 tramarine on rough, white paper. Imperforate un- .... 165.00 Geiranger Waterfalls gummed (as “issued”). Vertical pair with close 1943 Edvard Grieg margin at left, otherwise large margins; crease be- Item # Description Price tween the stamps not affecting either stamp. One actual essay design for the 1943 Edvard Gr- 230085 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in .... 190.00 ieg issue (Scott #255-8) is known and available to BLUE, Perforated, Ungummed, Smooth white pa- 230065 1914 20 øre Eidsvoll Constitutional Assem- collectors. This is of a small-size stamp design per. Fine. 35.00 bly essay closely resembling Scott #98. Type II with the same lettering appearance as the issued 230086 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in (some shading on right wall) Lithographed in Rose stamp, but a much different portrait. The essays BLUE, Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white pa- Red on thin smooth, white paper. Imperforate un- are only recorded imperforate on extremely per. NH F-VF. Seldom seen in such nice quality. gummed (as “issued”). Single with large margins, smooth yellowish-white paper, in red and .... 50.00 but with upper right corner missing. Very scarce black.The printing quality is superior, giving the 230088 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in color. 40.00 impression of an engraved stamp, but the essays BLUE, Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white pa- are surface printed, not engraved. per. NH F-VF, crease. 15.00 1938 Tourism 230091 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in The 1938 Tourism stamps (Scott #181-186) were There is another another Grieg stamp design of- RED, Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white paper. the result of a design competition which also ten sold as an essay; very similar to the brownish NH VF. Seldom seen in such nice quality. 50.00 yielded some other designs that still exist in the red 20 øre value, but without country name or de- nomination. This item is NOT an essay. It is a 230092 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in form of essays. The German company Goebel produced two designs (girl blowing a horn over- Test Stamp issued later, and is highly collectable RED, Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white paper. as such. [In stock, but not yet on the website; NH F-VF. 40.00 looking valley; waterfalls). The Norwegian firm of Emil Moestue used the opportunity to show- please inquire if interested.] 230093 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in case its new photogravure equipment with sever- Item # Description Price RED, Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white paper. al designs, each in multiple colors: Svalbard 230076 1943 Edvard Grieg essay set of two in Red Mint VF. 35.00 (Spitzbergen) map; Reindeer; North Cape (Nord- and Black, singles. Imperforate, ungummed as “is- 230095 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in kap); and King Håkon. GREEN, Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white pa- sued”, on extremely smooth yellowish-white pa- per. NH Superb. Seldom seen in such nice quality. Svalbard - Spitzbergen Map per. Very high quality surface printing giving the .... 65.00 The Svalbard / Spitzbergen Map exists in Sepia appearance of an engraved stamp. Extremely 230096 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in Brown and Blue. Paul Jensen once told me that scarce and rarely seen in the market. An excep- GREEN, Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white pa- the “issued” quantities (just one sheet of 50 tional item for the Norwegian collection or Music/ per. NH VF. Seldom seen in such nice quality. stamps each; fewer than that may actually have Composer collection. 390.00 .... 50.00 reached the market) were equal, but in my expe- 230077 1943 Edvard Grieg essay set of two pairs in 230097 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in rience, the Blue is rarely seen. Red and Black, singles. Imperforate, ungummed GREEN, Perforated, Gummed, Smooth white pa- Item # Description Price as “issued”, on extremely smooth yellowish-white paper. Very high quality surface printing giving per. NH F-VF. 40.00 230067 1938 Svalbard / Spitzbergen Map essay for 230098 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in the appearance of an engraved stamp. Extremely 1938 Tourism issue. Sepia Brown. Perforated and scarce and rarely seen in the market. An excep- GREEN, Perforated, Smooth white paper, with gummed, NH VF. A very popular thematic subject ESSAY CANCELLATION. Extremely scarce. VF. tional item for the Norwegian collection or Music/ of great interest to all collectors of Polar, Explora- Composer collection. 760.00 .... 95.00 tion, Mining and Minerals, Coal, Maps, Russia 230074 1943 Edvard Grieg essay in Red, single. Im- 230099 1913 5 øre Geiranger Waterfalls essay in (they have had a presence on Svalbard), etc. Only perforate, ungummed as “issued”, on extremely GREEN, Perforated, Smooth white paper, with 50 or fewer examples are believed to have reached smooth yellowish-white paper. Very high quality ESSAY CANCELLATION. Extremely scarce. VF. the market. 250.00 .... 95.00 surface printing giving the appearance of an en- Reindeer graved stamp. Extremely scarce and rarely seen in 1914 Eidsvoll Constitutional As- The Reindeer exists in Orange, Green, Sepia the market. An exceptional item for the Norwe- sembly Brown, Blue, Violet, and Rose. Paul Jensen once gian collection or Music/Composer collection. told me that the “issued” quantities (just two 50- .... 200.00 Item # Description Price stamp sheets of each color; fewer than that may 230078 1943 Edvard Grieg essay in Red, pair. Im- 230061 1914 20 øre Eidsvoll Constitutional Assem- actually have reached the market) were equal, perforate, ungummed as “issued”, on extremely bly essay closely resembling Scott #98. Type II but in my experience, the Rose seen less often smooth yellowish-white paper. Very high quality (some shading on right wall) Lithographed in Vio- than the others. surface printing giving the appearance of an en- letish Ultramarine on thin smooth, yellowish Item # Description Price graved stamp. Extremely scarce and rarely seen in white paper (slightly translucent when viewed the market. An exceptional item for the Norwe- 230068 1938 Reindeer essay for 1938 Tourism is- from the reverse). Imperforate ungummed (as “is- gian collection or Music/Composer collection. sue. Orange. Perforated and gummed, NH. A pop- sued”). Single with small-medium margins (typi- .... 390.00 cal). Scarce, seldom offered. 125.00 ular thematic subject of great interest to all collectors of Polar, Animals, etc. Only 100 or fewer 230080 1943 Edvard Grieg essay in Red, lower left 230062 1914 20 øre Eidsvoll Constitutional Assem- corner margin 4-block; a potentially unique posi- bly essay closely resembling Scott #98. Type II examples are believed to have reached the market. .... 165.00 tion piece! Imperforate, ungummed as “issued”, (some shading on right wall) Lithographed in Vio- on extremely smooth yellowish-white paper. Very 230069 1938 Reindeer essay for 1938 Tourism is- letish Ultramarine on thin smooth, yellowish high quality surface printing giving the appear- sue. Sepia Brown. Perforated and gummed, NH. A white paper (slightly translucent when viewed ance of an engraved stamp. Extremely scarce and popular thematic subject of great interest to all from the reverse). Imperforate ungummed (as “is- rarely seen in the market. An exceptional item for collectors of Polar, Animals, etc. Only 100 or fewer sued”). Single with small-medium margins (typi- the Norwegian collection or Music/Composer col- examples are believed to have reached the market. cal). Scarce, seldom offered. 125.00 lection. 760.00 .... 165.00 230063 1914 20 øre Eidsvoll Constitutional Assem- 230075 1943 Edvard Grieg essay in Black, single. 230070 1938 Reindeer essay for 1938 Tourism is- bly essay closely resembling Scott #98. Type II Imperforate, ungummed as “issued”, on extremely sue. Green. Perforated and gummed, NH. A popu- (some shading on right wall) Lithographed in smooth yellowish-white paper. Very high quality lar thematic subject of great interest to all Light Ultramarine on smooth, white paper. Imper- surface printing giving the appearance of an en- collectors of Polar, Animals, etc. Only 100 or fewer forate ungummed (as “issued”). Single with large graved stamp. Extremely scarce and rarely seen in examples are believed to have reached the market. margins. Scarce, seldom offered. 135.00 the market. An exceptional item for the Norwe- .... 165.00 230064 1914 20 øre Eidsvoll Constitutional Assem- gian collection or Music/Composer collection. bly essay closely resembling Scott #98. Type II 230071 1938 Reindeer essay for 1938 Tourism is- .... 200.00 sue. Blue. Perforated and gummed, NH. A popular (some shading on right wall) Lithographed in 230079 1943 Edvard Grieg essay in Black, pair. Im- thematic subject of great interest to all collectors Dark Ultramarine on thin smooth, white paper. perforate, ungummed as “issued”, on extremely of Polar, Animals, etc. Only 100 or fewer examples Imperforate ungummed (as “issued”). Single with smooth yellowish-white paper. Very high quality are believed to have reached the market. 165.00 small-medium margins (typical). Scarce, seldom surface printing giving the appearance of an en- offered. 120.00 230072 1938 Reindeer essay for 1938 Tourism is- graved stamp. Extremely scarce and rarely seen in sue. Violet. Perforated and gummed, NH. A popu- the market. An exceptional item for the Norwe- Philatelic Literature brings you greater collecting enjoyment. 19 Norway Essays: 1943 Edvard Grieg Norway Test Stamps: 1986 Edvard Grieg Europa Design

Item # Description Priceprinted test stamps with a design consisting of a Item # Description Price central “NB” in script, surrounded by frame of gian collection or Music/Composer collection. complex patterns of shading lines, that demon- 236417 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- .... 390.00 strated the high quality of their printing press. ed on Goebel printing press: Dark Green Frame The test stamps were printed, gummed, and per- and NB. NH Fine single. One of only three exam- Proofs forated in sheets of 100, just like the subsequent- ples of this color that I have had. 85.00 Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise ly issued postage stamps. I have only recorded 236434 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- indicated. examples on non-fluorescent paper, with shiny ed on Goebel printing press: Dark Green Frame Item # Description Price white gum. Some examples show colorless areas and NB. NH Fine single with very tiny tear be- where the ink did not adhere to the paper; under tween two perf teeth. One of only two examples of 234397 3 Proof, Facit #3PT-Gray, NK #3E3. [1857 magnification, these areas do show the impres- this color that I have had. 39.00 3 sk Oscar Color Proof in Gray on Laid Paper, by sion of the design. I have had a marginal piece 236418 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- Nyman] Beautiful Mint VF-appearing example showing a printing date of 31 May 1961, thus con- ed on Goebel printing press: Red Violet Frame and with full gum, but sealed tear. Facit 2010 value firming that the printing was done (at least) in NB. NH VF single. One of only three examples of SEK “from 1500” (US$210 or more). A very pretty 1961. NBS purchased the press in autumn of this color that I have had. 90.00 and very scarce proof at a very low price. 55.00 1961. Though the Goebel press had the capability 236419 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- Specimen Overprints to print in at least two colors (the central “NB” of ed on Goebel printing press: Ultramarine Frame the test stamps is sometimes in a different color), and NB. NH VF single. One of only four examples Item # Description NH the issued postage stamps were printed in only a of this color that I have had. 90.00 234357 848-9 [1984 Norwegian Weekly Press set] single color. 236420 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- NH VF set with “SPECIMEN” overprints. Only is- ed on Goebel printing press: Orange Frame and sued in a pack with the regular set of stamps. [Up- These test stamps are now 50+ years old, howev- NB. Colorless (albino) area at top center; impres- on request the pack can be supplied at the same er, I first learned of their existence in the spring sion of design is present. NH VF single. One of price as the specimen set.] This is one of only two of 2012! Prior to that I had never even seen any only three examples of this color combination, examples of “SPECIMEN” overprinting of mod- mention of them in the literature. Most, if not all, with the same colorless area, that I have had. ern Norwegian stamps of which I am aware (the of the extant examples are known to have come .... 90.00 from the estate of the family that owned the now- other was in 2005 on the Norway #1 souvenir 236421 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- sheet). 18.00 defunct Goebel company. The total number of different colors/combinations is not known (I ed on Goebel printing press: Orange Frame and have recorded 11 different), nor are the quanti- NB. Mostly colorless (albino) NB; impression of Test Stamps design is present. NH VF single. One of only three Test Stamps (also called Dummy Stamps in the ties printed, nor how many were in the Goebel ar- chive, though the quantities must have been very examples of this color combination, both with the U.S.) are created by stamp printers and post of- same mostly colorless NB, that I have had. fices to test printing and production processes small. If nothing had come on the market in the prior 50 years, they must be quite rare (if any at .... 90.00 and other machines. While a few have had exten- 237422 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- sive philatelic distribution, most were never in- all) in collectors hands prior to the archive being opened. I have only a few examples to offer, some ed on Goebel printing press: Orange Frame and tended to be known to collectors and are very NB. Complete design, without any colorless (albi- scarce. New discoveries continue to be made. only one or two examples of a particular color/ combination. no) areas. NH Superb right margin single. The only example of this color combination, with com- All items are available for viewing on approval. I Item # Description Price plete design, that I have had. 120.00 have a constantly changing stock of Norwegian 236406 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- 237423 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- and all Scandinavian essays, proofs, reprints, ed on Goebel printing press: Black Frame, Red-Vi- ed on Goebel printing press: Black Frame and NB. specimens, and test stamps. Most such items sell olet NB. NH VF single. 50.00 NH F-VF. The only example of this color combina- before they get to the website or price lists. What 236407 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- tion that I have had. 120.00 are you seeking? ed on Goebel printing press: Black Frame, Red-Vi- 1986 Edvard Grieg Europa Design 1943 Edvard Grieg Design olet NB. NH F-VF single. 45.00 236408 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- 1983 Edvard Grieg Europa Test Stamp design The 1943 Edvard Grieg stamp design, in the printed in 1986 by Norges Bank Seddeltrykkeri Brownish Red of the 20 øre value, was used as a ed on Goebel printing press: Black Frame, Red-Vi- olet NB. NH VF 4-block. 190.00 (Norwegian Banknote Printing Company) as a test stamp in 1951 by a British printing press test and demonstration of new printing equip- 236409 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- manufacturer that was hoping to sell a press to ment. The design was apparently not first “dis- ed on Goebel printing press: Black Frame, Red-Vi- the Norwegians. The test stamp does not have covered” by philatelists until 1997. These are olet NB. NH VF lower left corner margin 4-block. the country name or denomination. Though true test stamps, intended for internal purposes .... 210.00 sometimes seen in auctions (that should know and were never officially made available to the better) offered as a “proof”, this is a test stamp of 237421 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- public. These test stamps are rare and of interest relatively modest value. Usually seen imperfo- ed on Goebel printing press: Red Frame, Black to collectors of test stamps, composers and music, rate, however perforated examples do exist but NB. NH VF single. One of only three examples of and Europa. For extensive details, please see the are quite scarce. this color combination that I have had. 100.00 website or request further information. Item # Description Price 236412 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- ed on Goebel printing press: Red Frame, Black Item # Description Price 234396 Grieg 1943 Design Test Stamp printed in NB. NH F-VF single, lower right corner margin, 232268 1983 Edvard Grieg Europa Test Stamp de- 1951. Imperforate single, NH VF. 15.00 but with an impressed crease that appears to have sign printed in 1986 by Norges Bank Seddeltryk- 237897 Grieg 1943 Design Test Stamp printed in been caused by the production equipment. One of keri (Norwegian Banknote Printing Company) as 1951. Imperforate Pair, NH VF, but right stamp only three examples of this color combination that a test and demonstration of new printing equip- (only) with a typical crease. 22.00 I have had. 80.00 ment. The design was apparently not first “discov- 237898 Grieg 1943 Design Test Stamp printed in 236413 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- ered” by philatelists until 1997. These are true 1951. Imperforate Pair, NH VF, but left stamp ed on Goebel printing press: Carmine Frame, test stamps, intended for internal purposes and (and barely the corner of the right stamp) with a Black NB. NH F-VF+ single. One of only three ex- were never officially made available to the public. typical crease. 14.00 amples of this color combination that I have had. These test stamps are rare and of interest to col- 234410 Grieg 1943 Design Test Stamp printed in .... 90.00 lectors of test stamps, composers and music, and 1951. PERFORATED single, NH VF. Perforated 236414 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- Europa. The engraved design is taken from the examples are seldom seen. WTD ed on Goebel printing press: Black Frame, Dark 1983 EUROPA issue and pictures composer Ed- 1961 NB Norges Bank Design Ultramarine NB. NH VF single. One of only two vard Grieg; with the country name, text, and de- nomination cut out. Normally with a “PROVE” ca.1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp design examples of this color combination that I have had. 120.00 underprint, but printed in such a way that the printed by printing press manufacturer Goebel of foreground and underprint only line up well at the 236415 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- Darmstadt, Germany, for the Norges Banks Sed- horizontal center of the sheet. Red Engraved ed on Goebel printing press: Orange Frame, Black deltrykkeri (NBS) bank note printing works. Foreground with Blue and Yellow “PROVE” NB. NH F-VF+ single. One of only two examples NBS was responsible for printing Norwegian cur- lithographed Underprint. Fully perforated of this color combination that I have had. 120.00 rency and the engraved Norwegian stamps of the single with typical centering and the expect- era. NBS needed to purchase a new printing 236416 1961 “NB” Norges Bank Test Stamp print- ed mis-alignment of the foreground and un- press for a new series of steel engraved definitive ed on Goebel printing press: Blackish Ultramarine derprint of stamps not at horizontal center stamps to be issued December 1962. To convince Frame and NB. NH VF single. One of only three of sheet. I believe that only 4 such-aligned NBS to buy their press, the Goebel company examples of this color that I have had. 90.00

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Item # Description Price Item # Description Price First Day Covers single stamps have reached the market- (plus one left margin 3-strip and two left- Various place. 300.00 margin pairs) has reached the marketplace!. Scott # Description Price .... 1200.00 232270 1983 Edvard Grieg Europa Test Stamp de- 218648 274 [Little Norway] on unaddressed FDC sign printed in 1986 by Norges Bank Seddeltryk- 232273 1983 Edvard Grieg Europa Test Stamp de- with OSLO 1-star cancellation; Dethloff return ad- keri (Norwegian Banknote Printing Company) as sign printed in 1986 by Norges Bank Seddeltryk- dress cachet. 30.00 a test and demonstration of new printing equip- keri (Norwegian Banknote Printing Company) as 218649 274 [Little Norway] on unaddressed FDC ment. The design was apparently not first “discov- a test and demonstration of new printing equip- with OSLO TORSHOV cancellation. 30.00 ered” by philatelists until 1997. These are true ment. The design was apparently not first “discov- test stamps, intended for internal purposes and ered” by philatelists until 1997. These are true 236833 B25-B26 TWO OF EACH [1942 Quisling were never officially made available to the public. test stamps, intended for internal purposes and semi-postal without and with overprint; Michel These test stamps are rare and of interest to col- were never officially made available to the public. 265-266] The individual used stamps sell for $33 lectors of test stamps, composers and music, and These test stamps are rare and of interest to col- each stamp! Addressed, registered. Examples with Europa. The engraved design is taken from the lectors of test stamps, composers and music, and more than one of each stamp are scarce. 140.00 1983 EUROPA issue and pictures composer Ed- Europa. The engraved design is taken from the 236830 B25-B26 [1942 Quisling semi-postal with- vard Grieg; with the country name, text, and de- 1983 EUROPA issue and pictures composer Ed- out and with overprint; Michel 265-266] The indi- nomination cut out. Normally with a “PROVE” vard Grieg; with the country name, text, and de- vidual used stamps sell for $33 each stamp! underprint, but printed in such a way that the nomination cut out. Normally with a “PROVE” Unaddressed, fresh. 80.00 foreground and underprint only line up well at the underprint, but printed in such a way that the 236831 B25-B26 [1942 Quisling semi-postal with- horizontal center of the sheet. Red Engraved foreground and underprint only line up well at the out and with overprint; Michel 265-266] The indi- Foreground with Blue and Yellow “PROVE” horizontal center of the sheet. Red Engraved vidual used stamps sell for $33 each stamp! lithographed Underprint. Fully perforated Foreground with Blue and Yellow “PROVE” Unaddressed, fresh. 80.00 single with extremely good centering for lithographed Underprint. Right Margin 6- 236832 B25-B26 [1942 Quisling semi-postal with- one of these and with almost perfect align- BLOCK (two 3-strips high), with stamps ful- out and with overprint; Michel 265-266] The indi- ment of the foreground and underprint of ly perforated, partially perforated, and im- vidual used stamps sell for $33 each stamp! stamps (from stamps at horizontal center of perforate. Expected mis-alignment of the Unaddressed. Couple minor spots on cover, well sheet). I believe that only 4 such-well- foreground and underprint of stamps (from away from the stamps. 65.00 aligned single stamps have reached the mar- stamps at edge of the sheet; this results from 236834 B26 [1942 Quisling semi-postal with over- ketplace (including one with top margin how the two plates were made). I believe print; Michel 266] The individual used VF stamps showing underprint). 350.00 that only one block of four right-margin 3- sell for $33 each stamp! Addressed, with BERGEN 232269 1983 Edvard Grieg Europa Test Stamp de- strips, thus only two such blocks possible, unofficial FD town cancellation. Stamp with small sign printed in 1986 by Norges Bank Seddeltryk- (plus one left margin 3-strip and two left- defects. 7.00 keri (Norwegian Banknote Printing Company) as margin pairs) has reached the marketplace!. Signed By Designer a test and demonstration of new printing equip- .... 2300.00 ment. The design was apparently not first “discov- 232274 1983 Edvard Grieg Europa Test Stamp de- Each FDC has been autographed by the issue de- ered” by philatelists until 1997. These are true sign printed in 1986 by Norges Bank Seddeltryk- signer / artist / engraver. If more than one design- test stamps, intended for internal purposes and keri (Norwegian Banknote Printing Company) as er is involved, usually all have signed. Such were never officially made available to the public. a test and demonstration of new printing equip- signed FDCs are scarce from any of the Scandina- These test stamps are rare and of interest to col- ment. The design was apparently not first “discov- vian countries. Other than one or two occasional lectors of test stamps, composers and music, and ered” by philatelists until 1997. These are true covers, this is the only grouping of signed FDCs Europa. The engraved design is taken from the test stamps, intended for internal purposes and that I have had in 36 years. Most, if not all, of 1983 EUROPA issue and pictures composer Ed- were never officially made available to the public. these artists are deceased. Signed covers add vard Grieg; with the country name, text, and de- These test stamps are rare and of interest to col- great interest to a Norwegian collection or a the- nomination cut out. Normally with a “PROVE” lectors of test stamps, composers and music, and matic / topical collection. All are in excellent qual- underprint, but printed in such a way that the Europa. The engraved design is taken from the ity and may be viewed on approval. Scott foreground and underprint only line up well at the 1983 EUROPA issue and pictures composer Ed- numbers have been used. horizontal center of the sheet. Red Engraved vard Grieg; with the country name, text, and de- Item # Description Price Foreground with Blue and Yellow “PROVE” nomination cut out. Normally with a “PROVE” 250674 334-6 [1954 Telegraph (communication)] lithographed Underprint. Fully perforated underprint, but printed in such a way that the cacheted unaddressed FDC signed by designer bottom margin 4-BLOCK (folded vertically; foreground and underprint only line up well at the Johs Haukland. 36.00 from horizontal center of sheet) with typical horizontal center of the sheet. Red Engraved 250675 360 [1960 35 øre Olav V] cacheted unad- centering, but with very good alignment of Foreground with Blue and Yellow “PROVE” dressed FDC signed by designer Johs Haukland. the foreground and underprint. I believe lithographed Underprint. Left Margin This is a very scarce FDC under any circumstanc- that only one such block remains intact PAIR, with stamps imperforate and partial- es. 200.00 from this discovery. 1190.00 ly perforated. Expected mis-alignment of 250676 361, 365 [1959 30 and 55 øre Olav V] cachet- the foreground and underprint of stamps 232272 1983 Edvard Grieg Europa Test Stamp de- ed FDC signed by designer Johs Haukland. Set of (from stamps at edge of the sheet; this re- sign printed in 1986 by Norges Bank Seddeltryk- two covers. This is a very scarce FDC set under sults from how the two plates were made). I keri (Norwegian Banknote Printing Company) as any circumstances. 185.00 a test and demonstration of new printing equip- believe that only two such four such left- 250677 361A [1958 25 øre Olav V] cacheted unad- ment. The design was apparently not first “discov- margin pairs (and one left-margin 3-strip) dressed FDC signed by designer Johs Haukland. ered” by philatelists until 1997. These are true has reached the marketplace!. 750.00 This is a very scarce FDC under any circumstanc- test stamps, intended for internal purposes and es. 170.00 were never officially made available to the public. Reprints These test stamps are rare and of interest to col- Scott numbers have been used unless otherwise 250679 362, 366 [1958 40 and 65 øre Olav V] cachet- lectors of test stamps, composers and music, and indicated. All items are available for viewing on ed FDC signed by designer Johs Haukland. Europa. The engraved design is taken from the approval. Other Norwegian reprints are in often .... 25.00 1983 EUROPA issue and pictures composer Ed- stock, but rarely make it onto the website; please 250680 363 [1958 45 øre Olav V] cacheted unad- vard Grieg; with the country name, text, and de- send your want list or request approvals. dressed FDC signed by designer Johs Haukland. This is a very scarce FDC under any circumstanc- nomination cut out. Normally with a “PROVE” Item # Description Price underprint, but printed in such a way that the es. 200.00 foreground and underprint only line up well at the 732303 Norwegian Handbook, Volume I 250681 364, 369 [1959 50 and 90 øre Olav V] cachet- horizontal center of the sheet. Red Engraved (WITH 1963 reprints): (1963) Starting with ed unaddressed FDC signed by designer Johs Foreground with Blue and Yellow “PROVE” stamp production, proceeds from #1 through the Haukland. Set of two covers. This is a very scarce lithographed Underprint. Right Margin 3- 21mm issues. For its day it was the definitive ref- FDC set under any circumstances. 185.00 STRIP, with stamps fully perforated, par- erence on printings, varieties, plating, and all 250682 367 [1960 80 øre Olav V] cacheted unad- tially perforated, and imperforate. Expected forms of specialization. Still quite useful and dressed FDC signed by designer Johs Haukland. mis-alignment of the foreground and under- sought after. Norwegian text, but includes English This is a very scarce FDC under any circumstanc- print of stamps (from stamps at edge of the word list. Gently used, this example is priced at es. 185.00 sheet; this results from how the two plates about the value of the 1963 (actually 1962, but all 250683 368 [1959 85 øre Olav V] unaddressed FDC were made). I believe that only one block the catalogs call them 1963) reprints it contains: signed by designer Johs Haukland. This is a very containing four such right-margin 3-strips Scott #1, 2-5, 15. (#18035) Shipping cost is addi- scarce FDC under any circumstances. 170.00 tional for this item. 140.00 New stamps are added to stock daily – send your want list. 21 Norway First Day Covers: Signed By Designer Norway Christmas Seals - Local: Norwegian Seamen Homes In Foreign Ports

Item # Description Price Item # Description Price Pihl # Description Mint

250684 370-4 [1959 Olav V] cacheted unaddressed 250732 513-4 [1968 Norwegian Craftsmanship] ca- Mint, no gum, Average centered, thin spot, crease. FDC signed by designer Johs Haukland. This is a cheted FDC signed by designer Reidar Berle. Typical quality. 6.00 very scarce FDC under any circumstances. .... 25.00 .... 230.00 250735 B47 [1948 Red Cross] unaddressed FDC Railway Parcel Stamps 250685 375 [1959 Asbjörn Kloster] cacheted FDC signed by designer Helge Th. Kittelsen. 60.00 I have a range of Norwegian (and Danish and signed by designer Johs Haukland. 25.00 250737 B53 [1953 Cancer] cacheted FDC signed by Finnish, as well as sometimes Swedish) railway 250686 376-7 [1959 Welfare] cacheted FDC signed designer Johs Haukland. 38.00 stamps in stock. These are usually only available by designer Johs Haukland. 25.00 via approvals. Please let me know of your inter- 250687 378-9 [1959 Royal Agricultural High Perfins ests. School] cacheted FDC signed by designer Johs Though never seen by most collectors, Norway Various Haukland. 25.00 does have perfins. (Perfins are perforated initials Item # Description Price 250689 387 [1960 Europa] cacheted FDC signed by punched into stamps for security and control pur- designers Pentti Rahikainen and Johs Haukland. poses, usually to prevent stamp theft by employ- 234393 Throndhjem-Stören-Jernbane 1870 2 and 4 .... 30.00 ees.) Unlike most countries, Norway had official Skilling Railway Parcel Stamps. First Norwegian 250690 389-92 [1961 Sports] cacheted unaddressed perfins in addition to the usual private / commer- railway parcel stamps. NEVER HINGED VF/F-VF FDC signed by designer Arne Johnson. 25.00 cial perfins. Various government departments set in blocks of four. Both show the typical hand- brushed irregular gum; the 4 skilling has a touch 250691 393-4 [1961 Håkon Hall] cacheted FDC used official perfins in the 1898-1933 period -- of discoloration at upper left, but these are still signed by designer Håkon Stenstadvold. 25.00 they are listed by the Norgeskatalogen (NK) fresh and desirable blocks. Singles are seldom of- 250696 405 [1962 50th Anniversary of Norwegian immediately preceeding the official stamp sec- tion; minimum prices are given for each issuer fered, especially in nice quality, but blocks are ex- Flight] cacheted FDC signed by designer Arne tremely scarce and NH examples are quite scarce. Johnson. 35.00 and the known stamps are listed. References for the more familiar private / commercial perfins .... 225.00 250697 406-7 [1962 Forestry] cacheted FDC signed are hard to find, but philatelically inspired per- 234383 Throndhjem-Stören-Jernbane 1870 2 and 4 by designer Fredrik Matheson. 35.00 fins have been cataloged in Little Library of Skilling Railway Parcel Stamps. First Norwegian 250698 410, 412 [1962 40 and 60 øre Olav V] cachet- Norwegian Philately - Volume 2 - 2005. railway parcel stamps. Mint VF. Seldom offered, ed FDC signed by designer Johs Haukland. Books are available from me. Unlike the perfins especially in nice quality. 35.00 .... 200.00 of many countries, Norwegian perfins greatly in- 234384 Throndhjem-Stören-Jernbane 1870 2 and 4 250699 414-5 [1962 Europa] cacheted FDC signed crease the value of stamps upon which they are Skilling Railway Parcel Stamps. First Norwegian by designer Lew Weyer. 30.00 found. Most perfin designs can theoretically exist railway parcel stamps. Mint VF. Seldom offered, 250705 431-2 [1963 Camilla Collett] cacheted FDC right- and wrong-reading (viewed from the front especially in nice quality. 35.00 signed by designer Johs Haukland. 25.00 side) and/or upright or inverted. By design or po- 234385 Throndhjem-Stören-Jernbane 1870 2 and 4 250706 433-6 [1963 Freedom from Hunger] cachet- sitioning, perfins can also have vertically orient- Skilling Railway Parcel Stamps. First Norwegian ed FDC signed by designer Ørnulf Ranheimsæter. ed lettering in four possible positions and railway parcel stamps. Mint VF. Seldom offered, .... 25.00 diagonally oriented lettering in eight possible po- especially in nice quality. 35.00 250708 439-40 [1963 Ivar Aasen] cacheted FDC sitions. All such possibilities are collectible differ- 234388 Throndhjem-Stören-Jernbane 1870 2 and 4 signed by designer Fredrik Matheson. 25.00 ences. This listing is just a small sample; Skilling Railway Parcel Stamps. First Norwegian 250709 441-2 [1963 Europa] cacheted FDC signed stock is changing all the time. Please re- railway parcel stamps. Mint, slightly damaged but by designer Arne E. Holm. 30.00 quest approvals. nice looking. 12.00 250710 443-4 [1963 Textiles] cacheted FDC signed Private 234389 Throndhjem-Stören-Jernbane 1870 2 Skill- by designer Arne Lindaas. 25.00 Item # Description Price ing Railway Parcel Stamp. According to the Gjels- 250712 450-1 [1964 Oslo Workers Association (bee- vik book, this 2 skilling value is twice as scarce as 235612 Scott #33 [1875 1.50 kr Oscar] Used F-VF hive)] cacheted unaddressed FDC signed by de- the 4 skilling. Mint F-VF+. 24.00 with CB&K (Christiania Bank og Kreditkasse) signer Ørnulf Ranheimsæter. 25.00 234390 Throndhjem-Stören-Jernbane 1870 2 Skill- perfin wrong-reading from front. Cancellation ing Railway Parcel Stamp. According to the Gjels- 250713 452-3 [1964 C. M. Guldberg and Peter date appears to be 1900 (this issue was not re- vik book, this 2 skilling value is twice as scarce as Waage] cacheted FDC signed by sculptor Stinius placed until 1907). This is both generally an early the 4 skilling. Mint F-VF+. 24.00 Fredriksens and text and layout designer Chrix perfin for Norway and any perfin on this issue is Dahl. 30.00 extremely scarce. This is the only perfin I have 234391 Throndhjem-Stören-Jernbane 1870 2 Skill- 250715 456-7 [1964 Norwegian Mission to Seamen had on this issue in 38 years. 100.00 ing Railway Parcel Stamp. According to the Gjels- (ships)] cacheted FDC signed by designer Fredrik vik book, this 2 skilling value is twice as scarce as Matheson. 25.00 Locals the 4 skilling. Mint F-VF+. 24.00 250716 458 [1964 Europa] cacheted FDC signed by Norwegian local post stamps have most recently Revenues designers Georges Bétemps and Johs Haukland. been cataloged in 2005; the catalog is available .... 30.00 from me. The 2005 numbers are often different I have a wide range of Norwegian (and all other 250720 475-6 [1965 Europa] cacheted FDC signed from the 1963 Pihl numbers, but many people Scandinavian) revenue stamps in stock. Because by designer Hørdur Karlsson. 25.00 still use the 1963 numbering which was the pre- they are usually only one of a kind (and also usu- 250721 477-8 [1965 Musical Society “Harmonien”] vious standard reference. Condition standards ally quite inexpensive), these are usually only cacheted FDC signed by designer Reidar Johan for locals are not the same as for regular stamps. available via approvals. Please let me know of Berle. 30.00 In some issues thins are the norm. In general, de- your interests. 250722 484 [1965 Rondane National Park] cacheted fects that affect the value or appearance of the FDC signed by text and layout designer Chrix stamps will be mentioned. As always, all items Christmas Seals - Local Dahl. 25.00 are guaranteed, as is your satisfaction. Norway has had a variety of national, regional, and local seal issuing organizations in addition to 250724 492-3 [1966 Bank of Norway] cacheted FDC Bergen signed by designers Knut Løkke-Sørensen and the National TB (the “official” Christmas seals) Henry Welde. 25.00 Pihl # Description Price and National Red Cross issuers. I attempt to stock the singles, as well as blocks, sheets, imper- 250726 496-7 [1967 Europa] cacheted FDC signed I.1 Mint F-VF 130.00 I.1 Mint F-VF, position 17? 130.00 forates, proofs, etc. from all issuers. I wish to pur- by designer Oscar Bonnevalle. 25.00 chase any items not listed (and many that are 250727 498-9 [1966 Kristian Birkeland and Sam Spitzbergen listed). All types of Norwegian Christmas and Eyde (chemical process and harvest)] cacheted Pihl # Description Mint Charity Seals (and those of all the other Scandi- FDC signed by designer Bruno Oldani. 25.00 navian countries) are available on approval. If 250728 500-1 [1967 EFTA] cacheted FDC signed by 236766 Spitzbergen S/A (2005) #1 (Pihl #1) [1896 10 øre Polar Bear and Hunter, Dark Red Brown, you have specific topical/thematic interests, designer Leif F. Anisdahl and engravers Henry please let me know. Welde and Knut Løkke-Sørensen. 25.00 Small Format] Mint, no gum, Average centering (typical). 15.00 250729 502-3 [1967 Higher Military Education] ca- Norwegian Seamen Homes In For- cheted FDC signed by designer Arne-Jon Jutrem 236768 Spitzbergen S/A (2005) #2 (Pihl #2) [1896 eign Ports and engraver Henry Welde. 25.00 20 øre Polar Bear and Hunter, Red, Small Format] Mint, no gum, Average centered, thin spot. Typical The charity seals of this issuer have great topical 250731 508-9 [1967 Mission in Santal] cacheted quality. 8.00 / thematic subjects, including ships, shipping, FDC signed by designer Henry Welde and engrav- and lighthouses. Many of the seals were crudely er Knut Løkke-Sørensen. 25.00 236769 Spitzbergen S/A (2005) #2 (Pihl #2) [1896 20 øre Polar Bear and Hunter, Red, Small Format] produced, especially during the WWII years. VF 22 Jay Smith & Associates P.O. Box 650 Snow Camp, NC 27349 USA Norway Christmas Seals - Local: Norwegian Seamen Homes In Foreign Ports Norway Christmas Seals - Local: Norwegian Seamen Homes In For- eign Ports centering is the exception; Fine or Average cen- Item # Description NH Mint M NG PUsed Item # Description NH Mint M NG PUsed tering is typical. Many stamps have rough perfo- rations; some issues seem only to exist with 236355 Norwegian Seamens Homes in Foreign 226162 1953 Lighthouse VF rough perforations -- this should not be consid- Ports 1946 Two Ships. MAJOR SHIFT OF BLUE .... 22.00 17.00 ------ered a defect on these stamps. COLOR resulting in the lettering appearing dou- 226162 1953 Lighthouse F-VF Item # Description NH Mint M NG PUsed bled. Quite dramatic. NH F-VF. .... 18.00 14.00 ------.... 8.00 ------226129 1931-2 [pyramid] VF 226162 1953 Lighthouse Fine 236356 Norwegian Seamens Homes in Foreign .... WTD ------.... --- 10.00 ------Ports 1946 Two Ships. MAJOR SHIFT OF BLUE 226129 1931-2 [pyramid] SD 226162 1953 Lighthouse SD COLOR resulting in the lettering appearing dou- .... --- 3.00 ------.... --- .50 ------bled. Quite dramatic. NH F-VF 4-Block. 226130 1933 Lighter Colors [sailor and stern of 226163 1953 Bridge of Ship VF .... 29.00 ------.... 6.50 4.00 ------ship; with yellow tablet at bottom] VF 236357 Norwegian Seamens Homes in Foreign .... WTD ------226163 1953 Bridge of Ship SD Ports 1946 Two Ships. MAJOR SHIFT OF BLUE .... --- .50 ------226131 1933 Darker Colors [sailor and stern of ship; COLOR resulting in the lettering appearing dou- 226164 1954 Black Stack VF with yellow tablet at bottom] VF bled. Quite dramatic. Mint F-VF. .... 6.50 4.00 ------.... WTD ------.... --- 6.00 ------226164 1954 Black Stack SD 226132 1934 [sailor at bow of ship] VF 226151 1946 Ship and Buoy VF .... --- .50 ------.... 10.00 ------.... 6.00 5.00 ------226165 1954 Bollard [rope to ship] VF 226132 1934 [sailor at bow of ship] SD 226151 1946 Ship and Buoy F-VF .... 8.50 6.00 ------.... --- 1.00 ------.... --- 4.00 ------226165 1954 Bollard [rope to ship] F-VF 226133 1935 Town Harbor [ship and church] VF 226151 1946 Ship and Buoy Fine .... 7.00 ------.... WTD 9.00 3.00 --- .... --- 3.00 ------226165 1954 Bollard [rope to ship] Fine 226133 1935 Town Harbor [ship and church] SD 226151 1946 Ship and Buoy SD .... 5.00 ------.... --- .75 ------.... --- .50 ------226165 1954 Bollard [rope to ship] SD 226134 1935 Sailor and Incoming Ship VF 226152 1947 [bellringer] VF .... --- .50 ------.... 12.00 9.00 3.00 --- .... 4.50 3.50 ------226166 1955 Dark Yellow and Light Yellow 226134 1935 Sailor and Incoming Ship SD 226152 1947 [bellringer] F-VF [Marseille home] VF 8.00 6.00 ------.... --- .50 ------.... --- 3.00 ------226166 1955 Dark Yellow and Light Yellow 226135 1936 [helmsman at ships wheel] VF 226152 1947 [bellringer] SD [Marseille home] SD --- .50 ------.... WTD ------.... --- .40 ------226167 1955 Orange and Light Yellow [Marseille 226136 1937 [tower; lighthouse or foghorn?] VF 226153 1948 Helmsman at Ships Wheel VF home] VF 6.00 4.00 ------.... WTD ------.... 4.50 2.75 1.00 --- 226167 1955 Orange and Light Yellow [Marseille 226137 1938 [lighthouse] VF 226153 1948 Helmsman at Ships Wheel SD home] SD --- .40 ------.... WTD ------.... --- .40 ------226168 1956 [comb buoy] VF 226138 1939 [officer] VF 226154 1948 Winch VFWTD ------.... 14.00 10.00 2.00 --- .... --- 7.00 ------226155 1949 [sailor] VF 226168 1956 [comb buoy] F-VF 226139 1940 [ship behind rocks] VF .... 4.50 3.50 1.00 --- .... 11.00 7.50 ------.... 10.00 7.00 ------226155 1949 [sailor] F-VF 226168 1956 [comb buoy] SD 226140 1941 [sailor and stern of ship; without yel- .... --- 2.50 ------.... --- .75 ------low tablet at bottom] VF 226155 1949 [sailor] Fine 226169 1957 Rotterdam Home VF .... WTD ------.... 2.50 ------.... 5.00 3.50 ------226141 1942 [buoy and seagull] VF 226155 1949 [sailor] SD 226169 1957 Rotterdam Home F-VF .... WTD ------.... --- .40 ------.... 3.25 2.50 ------226142 1943 Chain Border [ship] VF 226156 1950 Stern of Ship VF 226169 1957 Rotterdam Home SD .... 24.00 16.00 ------.... 5.00 3.25 ------.... --- .25 --- .50 226143 1943 Lighthouse [ship] VF 226156 1950 Stern of Ship F-VF 226170 1957 Ship “Ragnvald Jarl” VF .... WTD ------.... 4.00 2.25 ------.... 12.00 8.00 ------226144 1943 Ship VF 10.00 7.50 4.00 --- 226156 1950 Stern of Ship Fine 226171 1959 [bell buoy] VF 226145 1944 Tall Ship [seagull] VF .... 2.50 ------.... 12.00 8.00 ------.... WTD ------226156 1950 Stern of Ship SD 226171 1959 [bell buoy] SD 226146 1944 Dock with Railway Cars VF .... --- .40 ------.... --- 1.00 ------.... WTD ------226157 1950 Captain with Binoculars VF 226172 1960 [ship and pilings] VF 226147 1944 Ship and Tug VF .... 5.00 3.50 --- 8.00 .... 6.00 4.00 ------.... 9.00 --- 2.00 --- 226157 1950 Captain with Binoculars SD 226172 1960 [ship and pilings] F-VF 226147 1944 Ship and Tug F-VF .... --- .40 ------.... --- 3.00 ------.... 7.00 --- 1.70 --- 226158 1951 Helmsman at Ships Wheel VF 226172 1960 [ship and pilings] SD 226147 1944 Ship and Tug SD .... 5.00 ------.... --- .50 ------.... --- .50 ------226158 1951 Helmsman at Ships Wheel F-VF 226173 1961 Perforated 11 [Chinese junk and 226148 1945 Freighter and Moon VF .... --- 3.00 ------steamship] VF 12.00 8.50 ------.... --- 9.00 ------226158 1951 Helmsman at Ships Wheel Fine 226173 1961 Perforated 11 [Chinese junk and 226148 1945 Freighter and Moon F-VF .... --- 2.00 ------steamship] F-VF 10.00 ------.... 7.00 5.00 ------226158 1951 Helmsman at Ships Wheel SD 226173 1961 Perforated 11 [Chinese junk and 226148 1945 Freighter and Moon Fine .... --- .50 ------steamship] SD --- .75 ------.... 5.00 3.50 ------226159 1951 Yellow Stack VF 226174 1961 Rouletted 9 [Chinese junk and steam- 226149 1945 Ship and Wave VF .... 5.00 ------ship] VF WTD ------.... --- 9.00 3.00 --- 226159 1951 Yellow Stack SD 226175 1962 [ship “Finnmarken”] VF 226149 1945 Ship and Wave F-VF .... --- .50 ------.... 12.00 8.00 ------.... 10.50 ------226160 1952 Life Ring VF 226175 1962 [ship “Finnmarken”] SD 226149 1945 Ship and Wave Fine .... 4.50 3.50 1.00 --- .... --- .75 ------.... 6.50 ------226160 1952 Life Ring F-VF 226176 1963 [Genova home] VF 226150 1946 Two Ships VF .... --- 3.00 ------.... WTD ------.... 6.00 4.00 1.50 --- 226160 1952 Life Ring SD 226177 1964 [anchor, blue] VF 226150 1946 Two Ships F-VF .... --- .40 ------.... 4.00 2.50 ------.... 4.25 3.00 ------226161 1952 Blue and Black Stack VF 226178 1965 [anchor, red] VF 226150 1946 Two Ships Fine .... 6.00 4.50 ------.... 6.00 ------.... --- 2.00 ------226161 1952 Blue and Black Stack F-VF 226179 1966 [schooner] VF 226150 1946 Two Ships SD .... --- 3.50 ------.... --- .50 ------.... WTD ------

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Labels Item # Description Price Item # Description Price Labels are issued for many purposes, including nice; most examples have adhesions and trimmed with advertising printed on the reverse. The ap- commercial advertising and promotion; fundrais- perfs.) 25.00 pear to have been issued in the 1920s when collect- ing (usually then called “seals”); propaganda, 231756 1908 “Den Skandinaviske FISKERI UD- ing series of labels was extremely popular. There publicity, and education; non-governmental pay- STILLING i Trondhjem 1908” Scandinavian Fish- are obviously multiple printings, including differ- ment receipts (example: union dues); and series eries Exhibition. Mint with backing paper adhered ent perforations. The are normally found without issued for label collectors. (Post-office issued la- and some clipped perfs (this is normal quality for gum and are very often with some defects. Perf bels will be considered separately.) In the early this label). 9.00 11.25. Mint VF centered, no gum, defects. 6.00 part of the 1900s, collecting labels issued in series 231790 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- was very popular, with a few issuers publishing 231752 “1814 1914 / NORGE JUBILAEUMS UT- STILLING 1914 CHRISTIANIA” black text and Prailines” VIK IN EIDFJORD scene. This Ger- albums (but not in Norway to my knowledge); man maker of a nuts-sugar confection used the usually one had to buy a product or visit a store design with red ornamentation, on yellow paper, imperforate. Exposition on 100th anniversary of “Lofotin” (actually Lofoten) brand name for their to obtain a label for the album. The term “poster product. They produced sophisticated color labels stamps” is often applied to many labels because 1814 Constitutional Assembly at Eidsvoll. A very unusual, spectacular design. NH VF. 15.00 showing NORTHERN NORWEGIAN scenes and they are really miniature posters. Labels often with advertising printed on the reverse. The ap- look like stamps, but can range from smaller to 231753 “1814 1914 / NORGE JUBILAEUMS UT- STILLING 1914 CHRISTIANIA” black text and pear to have been issued in the 1920s when collect- much larger; from boring and crude to stunning ing series of labels was extremely popular. There works of art; and from very inexpensive to quite design with red ornamentation, on yellow paper, imperforate. Exposition on 100th anniversary of are obviously multiple printings, including differ- valuable. Some collectors seek labels either for ent perforations. The are normally found without specific thematic appeal or for design elements of 1814 Constitutional Assembly at Eidsvoll. A very unusual, spectacular design. Mint Hinged VF. gum and are very often with some defects. Perf the artwork. Norwegian labels, in both overall 11.25. Mint VF, no gum, no defects! 14.00 variety and quantities printed, seem to be few .... 11.00 and far between compared to the masses issued 231758 1959 “LANDBRUKETS JUBILEUMUT- 231791 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- in many European countries during the early STILLING EKEBERG / OSLO 11. Juni - 5. Juli Prailines” STALHEIMSKLEVEN bridge scene. 1900s. (In Scandinavia, Danish issuers were by 1959”. Printer code at bottom: Merkatbyrået This German maker of a nuts-sugar confection far the most prolific, with Swedish issuers well 10538. Boy in costume, flags, flowers; imperforate. used the “Lofotin” (actually Lofoten) brand name behind and the other countries with many fewer Artist signed “TOMREN”. Mint VF, small bend. for their product. They produced sophisticated col- issues. Approvals are available from all Scandina- .... 6.00 or labels showing NORTHERN NORWEGIAN vian countries.) Even the most “common” of la- 231762 1914 “DEN NORSKE UKE / 7de Juni - 14 scenes and with advertising printed on the re- bels is usually extremely scarce compared to the de Juni / 1914 / STØT NORSK INDUSTRI! / verse. The appear to have been issued in the 1920s postage stamps of the same time period; there are BRUK NORSKE VARER!” Imperforate, white pa- when collecting series of labels was extremely pop- many $5 labels that would be worth $500 if they per. Blue frame with reverse (white) text, gold lion ular. There are obviously multiple printings, in- were postage stamps. It is important to note that, and crown, red mythical creatures. A wonderful cluding different perforations. The are normally over the years, labels have not received the same design; an early, scarce label. Mint Superb. found without gum and are very often with some level of care usually afforded to postage stamps .... 12.00 defects. Perf 11.5 x 10. Mint VF centered, no gum, crease. 8.00 and thus labels are much more likely to have con- 231763 1914 “DEN NORSKE UKE / 7de Juni - 14 dition problems. Lesser condition always affects de Juni / 1914 / STØT NORSK INDUSTRI! / 231792 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- the value, but do not automatically pass up a la- BRUK NORSKE VARER!” Imperforate, white pa- Prailines” STALHEIMSKLEVEN bridge scene. bel for that reason alone; you may never see an- per. Blue frame with reverse (white) text, gold lion This German maker of a nuts-sugar confection other example of it. and crown, red mythical creatures. A wonderful used the “Lofotin” (actually Lofoten) brand name for their product. They produced sophisticated col- Patriotic, Political, and Military design; an early, scarce label. Mint Superb. .... 12.00 or labels showing NORTHERN NORWEGIAN Labels scenes and with advertising printed on the re- Advertising and Various Labels verse. The appear to have been issued in the 1920s Norwegian Legion for Finland Labels Item # Description Price when collecting series of labels was extremely pop- Item # Description NH 231783 Merkat #12711, Restaurant Wessel Stuen, ular. There are obviously multiple printings, in- 1941 fundraising label to support the Nazi-sym- Bergen. NH VF. 5.00 cluding different perforations. The are normally pathetic Norwegian Legion which was formed 231784 Merkat #13778, Nebbenes Kafeteria, Eids- found without gum and are very often with some with the intent to help defend Finland against voll Verk. Pictures a variety of cars in parking lot. defects. Perf 11.25. Mint VF centered, no gum, mi- the Soviet Union. [Much more information is on NH VF. 4.00 nor crease. 10.00 my website.] The labels were crudely printed and 231787 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- 231793 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- perforated; size and centering varies greatly with Prailines” SÖRFJORD FRA ODDE scene. This Prailines” STALHEIMSKLEVEN bridge scene. only Fine as the norm. VF or better examples are German maker of a nuts-sugar confection used the This German maker of a nuts-sugar confection scarce. “Lofotin” (actually Lofoten) brand name for their used the “Lofotin” (actually Lofoten) brand name for their product. They produced sophisticated col- 230836 Norwegian Legion label with F-VF center- product. They produced sophisticated color labels or labels showing NORTHERN NORWEGIAN ing (which for the label means that the perfs may showing NORTHERN NORWEGIAN scenes and scenes and with advertising printed on the re- cut/touch on one side). This is a bit better than with advertising printed on the reverse. The ap- verse. The appear to have been issued in the 1920s usual centering for this crudely produced issue. pear to have been issued in the 1920s when collect- when collecting series of labels was extremely pop- .... 32.00 ing series of labels was extremely popular. There ular. There are obviously multiple printings, in- 230837 Norwegian Legion label with Fine centering are obviously multiple printings, including differ- ent perforations. The are normally found without cluding different perforations. The are normally (which for the label means that the perfs may cut/ found without gum and are very often with some touch on two sides or be significantly cut on one gum and are very often with some defects. Perf 11.5 x 10. Mint F-VF, no gum, crease. 8.00 defects. Perf 11.5. Mint VF centered, no gum, side). This is the typical centering for this crudely damage on reverse. 6.00 produced issue. 28.00 231788 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- 231794 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- 230838 Norwegian Legion label with F-VF center- Prailines” SÖRFJORD FRA ODDE scene. This German maker of a nuts-sugar confection used the Prailines” BONDHUS GLACIER AND ing (which for the label means that the perfs may BONDHUS LAKE scene. This German maker of a cut/touch on one side). This is a bit better than “Lofotin” (actually Lofoten) brand name for their product. They produced sophisticated color labels nuts-sugar confection used the “Lofotin” (actually usual centering for this crudely produced issue. 4- Lofoten) brand name for their product. They pro- Block. 119.00 showing NORTHERN NORWEGIAN scenes and with advertising printed on the reverse. The ap- duced sophisticated color labels showing NORTH- Exposition, Exhibition, Fair Labels pear to have been issued in the 1920s when collect- ERN NORWEGIAN scenes and with advertising Item # Description Price ing series of labels was extremely popular. There printed on the reverse. The appear to have been is- sued in the 1920s when collecting series of labels 231754 1908 “Den Skandinaviske FISKERI UD- are obviously multiple printings, including differ- was extremely popular. There are obviously multi- STILLING i Trondhjem 1908” Scandinavian Fish- ent perforations. The are normally found without ple printings, including different perforations. eries Exhibition. Mint VF HR with a few short gum and are very often with some defects. Perf The are normally found without gum and are very perfs. (Rare so nice; most examples have adhesions 11.5. Mint Fine, no gum, no defects. 10.00 often with some defects. Perf 11.5. Mint VF cen- and trimmed perfs.) 25.00 231789 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- tered, no gum, thinned. 10.00 231755 1908 “Den Skandinaviske FISKERI UD- Prailines” LOFOTEN RAFTSUND scene. This 231795 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- STILLING i Trondhjem 1908” Scandinavian Fish- German maker of a nuts-sugar confection used the Prailines” BONDHUS GLACIER AND eries Exhibition. Mint VF small thin spot. (Rare so “Lofotin” (actually Lofoten) brand name for their product. They produced sophisticated color labels BONDHUS LAKE scene. This German maker of a showing NORTHERN NORWEGIAN scenes and nuts-sugar confection used the “Lofotin” (actually 24 Fax: US+336-376-6750 Phone outside US/Canada: US+336-376-9991 Norway Labels: Advertising and Various Labels Scandinavia Tourist Issues: Stamps

Item # Description PriceScandinavia Item # Description NH Lofoten) brand name for their product. They pro- Airplane pane plus one of the other three panes. duced sophisticated color labels showing NORTH- Tourist Issues VF 180.00 ERN NORWEGIAN scenes and with advertising These stamps were issued in cooperation with 235093 1994 Tourist Stamp Facit #TU 1 Airplane printed on the reverse. The appear to have been is- the Swedish and other Scandinavian post offices single. : Without “e” after “Post”, thus “Post sued in the 1920s when collecting series of labels and are valid FROM other countries TO Sweden, SuËde”. VF 1.50 was extremely popular. There are obviously multi- Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Åland. They are 235094 1994 Tourist Stamp Facit #TU 1 Airplane ple printings, including different perforations. listed by the Facit catalog. There were five differ- booklet pane. : Without “e” after “Post”, thus The are normally found without gum and are very ent stamp issues included in six different issues “Post SuËde”. VF 7.00 often with some defects. Perf 11.25. Mint VF cen- of booklets. #TU5-8 were issued in a set of three booklets. tered, no gum, trimmed perfs, thins. 4.00 Each booklet contains a pane of six Airplane 231796 German “Dr. Stroscheins Lofotin- It all started in 1994 in the Canary Islands, off stamps and one pane of six of one of the three oth- Prailines” BONDHUS GLACIER AND the coast of Spain. Many Scandinavians vacation er designs. The panes are straight-line die-cut be- BONDHUS LAKE scene. This German maker of a in the Canary Islands during the dark Scandina- tween and around all the stamps. Each of the nuts-sugar confection used the “Lofotin” (actually vian winters. Unfortunately, sending an airmail three booklets exists with two types of the back Lofoten) brand name for their product. They pro- letter from the Canary Islands back to friends in cover, with differences in the text naming the trav- duced sophisticated color labels showing NORTH- the Scandinavian countries used to take several el organizations cooperating with the post office. ERN NORWEGIAN scenes and with advertising weeks as it crawled through the Spanish mails. Type A has text “Ving, Always, Saga, och Gulliver printed on the reverse. The appear to have been is- To solve this problem, Sweden Post, through a i samarbete med Posten Utrikes”. Type B (scarcer) sued in the 1920s when collecting series of labels cooperative arrangement, issued special stamps, has text “Apollo i samarbete med Posten Utrikes”. was extremely popular. There are obviously multi- initially sold only in the Canary Islands. These 203146 1995 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 5-8 set. : ple printings, including different perforations. stamps had international franking value for post With “e” after “Post”, thus “Poste SuËde”. VF The are normally found without gum and are very cards (one stamp) and letters (two stamps) to .... 26.00 often with some defects. Perf 11.5 x 10. Mint VF Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Åland. 235083 1995 Tourist Stamps Booklet Set of 3: Facit centered, no gum, crease. 4.00 The following year, the availability of stamps and #HTU 4A-6A (on back “Ving, Always...”). : With service was expanded to other tourist destina- “e” after “Post”, thus “Poste SuËde”. Each of the tions such as Cyprus and Crete. Eventually the Picture Post Cards three booklets contains an Airplane pane plus one stamps came to be used from a number of areas, Please also see listings of post cards in the vari- of the other three panes. VF 175.00 including Florida! The letters and post cards are ous Covers sections. All items are available 235084 1995 Tourist Stamps Booklet Set of 3: Facit for approval viewing. Many other examples posted with the hotels and travel agents and are carried aboard charter airliners to Stockholm #HTU 4B-6B (on back “Apollo...”). : With “e” af- and many other types of picture post cards (of all ter “Post”, thus “Poste SuËde”. Each of the three the Scandinavian countries) are also available; where they are placed in the regular mails for de- livery within Sweden or to the other countries. booklets contains an Airplane pane plus one of the this is just a small sample of my stock. Please in- other three panes. VF 165.00 quire. This mail service ceased in the fall of 1998. The #TU9-12 were issued in a set of three booklets. Each All of these picture post cards are illustrated on stamps have already become quite hard to find; booklet contains a pane of six Airplane stamps and the website. prices are already rising. However, most collec- one pane of six of one of the three other designs. tors are not yet aware of them; as they become The panes are straight-line die-cut between and more well known, we can expect prices to climb. around all the stamps. 203147 1996 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 9-12 set. : To my knowledge, this is a completely new type With “de” after “Poste”, thus “Poste de SuËde”. of stamp: Issued by one country for postage use VF 29.00 on letters from a different country, back to the home country (or to a neighboring country). 235085 1996 Tourist Stamps Booklet Set of 3: Facit These special-purpose stamps are not local issues #HTU 7-9. : With “de” after “Poste”, thus “Poste because they have international validity and they de SuËde”. Each of the three booklets contains an were authorized by a national postal service. Airplane pane plus one of the other three panes. They are stamps. The items below are listed by VF WTD Facit numbers. 235097 1996 Tourist Stamp Facit #TU 9 Airplane single. : With “de” after “Poste”, thus “Poste de Stamps SuËde”. VF 3.50 The Facit Catalog has already listed these 235098 1996 Tourist Stamp Facit #TU 9 Airplane stamps. European catalog and album publishers booklet pane. : With “de” after “Poste”, thus are likely to eventually include them as well. “Poste de SuËde”. VF 18.00 They are already being included in the Stender #TU13-18 (Hotels) and TU19-24 (Maps) were issued Albums. Obtain your stamps now before they are in two different booklets. Each booklet contains a listed in all catalogs; before prices go up further! pane of 12 stamps, consisting of two identical six- Though these stamps were printed in Sweden, blocks. The Hotels had two printings. The first they are valid for mail to Denmark, Norway, Fin- Hotels printing has glossy gum, while the second land, and Åland as well as Sweden. This means has dull gum. The Maps only had one printing, that collectors of all these countries are including with glossy gum. The glossy gum is quite variable them in their collections. You may wish to do so and sometimes has “skips” in it. While Facit is un- as well. clear if the stated issue quantities are for stamps, Item # Description NH 6-blocks, or whole booklets, Facit states that only #TU1-4 were issued in a set of three booklets. Each 3200 of the Hotels first printing were issued (the booklet contains a pane of six Airplane stamps and rest were destroyed due to problems with the gum) one pane of six of one of the three other designs. -- this is very scarce! The stamps have vertical line- The panes are line rouletted between and around rouletting and much smaller, fainter, horizontal all the stamps except that the right-most two line/dot-rouletting. The Hotels first printing and stamps of a pane have a straight-edge at right, the Maps do not have vertical rouletting between thus the right-most two stamps are in the set Facit the two six blocks, but the Hotels second printing #TU1B-4B and the other four stamps are in the does have vertical rouletting between the 6-blocks. set Facit #TU1C-4C. Both the B (scarcer, slightly Both Hotel printings 6-blocks can be found with a higher price) and C types are usually available vertical line of colored-black roulette cuts at the upon request. right side of the six blocks (the binding edge of the panes). All these variations may be available, 203145 1994 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 1-4 set. : please inquire. Without “e” after “Post”, thus “Post SuËde”. VF .... 28.50 235086 1997 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 13-18 Ho- tels six-block, First Printing with Shiny Gum. : 235082 1994 Tourist Stamps Booklet Set of 3: Facit Facit is unclear about the “3200” surviving quan- #HTU 1-3. : Without “e” after “Post”, thus “Post tity from this printing; it could be stamps, 6- SuËde”. Each of the three booklets contains an blocks, or booklets, however, at the most this

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would mean that 6400 6-blocks existed, some of 219497 Facit #TU 6 Beach Scene with Beach Um- which were used. Very scarce! VF 45.00 brellas 1995 Tourist Stamp (“Poste” not “Poste 235087 1997 Tourist Stamps Booklet Facit #HTU de”) timely use on typical Canary Islands tourist 10A Hotels, First Printing with Shiny Gum. : Facit picture post card canceled upon arrival in Sweden. is unclear about the “3200” surviving quantity .... 15.00 from this printing; it could be stamps, 6-blocks, or 219498 Facit #TU 7 Couple Dancing 1995 Tourist booklets, however, at the most this would mean Stamp (“Poste” not “Poste de”) timely use on typ- that 3200 booklets existed, some of which were ical Canary Islands tourist picture post card can- used. Very scarce! VF 95.00 celed upon arrival in Sweden. 15.00 235088 1997 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 13-18 Ho- 219499 Facit #TU 8 Couple with Sailboat and Har- tels six-block, Second Printing with Dull Gum. : bor in background 1995 Tourist Stamp (“Poste” Though this second printing had a higher net is- not “Poste de”) timely use on typical Canary Is- sued quantity than the first printing, they appears lands tourist picture post card canceled upon ar- to have been consumed by heavy use and philatelic rival in Sweden. 15.00 supplies of it ran out quickly. Very scarce! VF 219500 Facit #TU 19-24 1997 Tourist Stamps; Old .... WTD Maps designs. Complete set on six timely used 235089 1997 Tourist Stamps Booklet Facit #HTU typical Canary Islands tourist picture post cards 10B Hotels, Second Printing with Dull Gum. : canceled upon arrival in Sweden. Cards bearing Though this second printing had a higher net is- stamps of the Old Maps designs are quite scarce sued quantity than the first printing, they appears and sought after. 120.00 to have been consumed by heavy use and philatelic supplies of it ran out quickly. Very scarce! VF .... WTD 235090 1997 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 19-24 Maps six-block. : It seems that the majority were con- sumed in postal use. VF 36.00 235091 1997 Tourist Stamps Booklet Facit #HTU 11 Maps. : It seems that the majority were con- sumed in postal use. VF 80.00 #TU25 was issued in a booklet containing a pane of 12 stamps, folded at the center. In Swedish tradi- tion, “singles” are usually collected as a vertical pair. The stamps have vertical line-rouletting and much smaller, fainter, horizontal line/dot-roulett- ing. There is vertical line of colored-black roulette cuts at the right side of the pane at the binding edge. The pair with this line may be available, please inquire. 203149 1998 Tourist Stamps Facit #TU 25 booklet pair. : “TP” and Plane pair from booklet. VF .... 7.00 235092 1998 Tourist Stamps Booklet Facit #HTU 12 Airplane. : Contains 12 stamps: 5 pairs of Facit #TU 25B1 and one pair of 25B2. VF 39.00 Covers The Tourist Stamps were applied to post cards (one stamp) and letters/envelopes (two stamps) by the sender or perhaps a travel agency or hotel employee at the tourism location (i.e. Canary Is- lands, etc.). The mail was then privately trans- ported to the nearest airport served by related Scandinavian airlines or charter airlines serving the tourists. The airlines carried the mail to Stockholm where it was sorted for delivery in Sweden or carriage on to one of the other Scandi- navian countries.

The card and envelopes were not normally postmarked in accordance with Swedish post office practice regarding mail that is imprinted or bears stamps bearing the statement “porto be- talt” or “port payé”. Postmarked covers and cards are the exception and are, of course, avidly sought after. Item # Description Price 219494 Facit #TU 3 Couple Dancing 1994 Tourist Stamp (without “e” after “Post”) timely use on typical Canary Islands tourist picture post card canceled upon arrival in Sweden. 20.00 219495 Facit #TU 4 Couple with Sailboat and Har- bor in background 1994 Tourist Stamp (without “e” after “Post”) timely use on typical Canary Is- lands tourist picture post card canceled upon ar- rival in Sweden. 20.00 219496 Facit #TU 5 Airplane 1995 Tourist Stamp (“Poste” not “Poste de”) timely use on typical Ca- nary Islands tourist picture post card canceled upon arrival in Sweden. 15.00

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