Iceland 1882 20 aur Perf: 14 x 13½ cv $50 Used
Iceland postage stamps 1882 Issue
- First definitive stamp series issued by the Icelandic Posts after gaining independence from Denmark in 1876
- Denominated in aurar (plural of aur), the decimalized currency that replaced the skilling
- Engraved designs featuring the Icelandic crown and coat of arms
- Values included 5 aur, 10 aur, 16 aur and 20 aur
Iceland postage stamps 1892-1898 Issue
- A new definitive series gradually introduced starting in 1892
- Lower values up to 25 aur depicted the double-headed eagle emblem
- Higher values like 50 aur showed the Icelandic geyser Geyser
- Printed by the State Printing Works in Reykjavik
- Many values were bi-colored
Other Notes:
- All these “aur” stamps were typographed and imperforate (no perforations)
- Higher values like 16 aur and 20 aur from the 1882 series are among the scarcest
- Used examples on cover (envelopes) tend to be most valuable
- Shades of color can differ for the same denominations across printings
So in summary Iceland postage stamps from 1882-1897 period saw Iceland’s first issued stamps denominated in the aur currency, with values ranging from 5 aur up to 50 aur. The designs and printings evolved over these years as new series were gradually released. Let me know if you need any other details! CopyRetry
