Lot 139
1897, small "þrir/3" on 5a green, inverted surcharge, on cover. Scott 32a. Michel 18 IIBK. Facit 34v1 SKr 12,000 ($1,560). Scarce variety neatly tied to printed matter soap advertisement by 2.11.97 Reykjavik cancel. Rate is correct and folded advertisement is sent to Akranes where crown cancel is applied as receiver. The stamp is particularly interesting because of the weaknes in the strike of the '3.' Detailed cert explains how this occured. Very rare, clean, and fine to very fine. 2004 Roland Daebel BPP Cert.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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