Iceland year 1882 20 aur Used stamp

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Iceland 1882 20 aur Perf: 14 x 13½ cv $50 Used

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