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Happy New Year guys, A question that baffles me: Why listed on Most Valuable Swedish Stamps the Gustav V, 20 ore 1921 (Violet) is valued at $3,500 US but on Stamp World the exact stamp is selling for $0.10 US ? There is no special watermark or misprint indicated as the reason for its' rarity, just maybe a few among the other denominations. I really need clarity on this. Ian
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My 2006 Scott classic specialized lists a 20o, violet, at $4,500. The Scott catalog # is 189A. The normal Gustav issues were unwatermarked, with minimal CV. The expensive one has a wavy line watermark (wmk 181 in Scott). Not sure if this is listed in the regular Scott catalog, or just the classic specialized.
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Ok. So the watermark could be the difference ? I would check my 15 ore Gustav for the watermark. If it is there then that eliminates the watermark as an issue. Thanks everyone for responding. |
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I'd say yes, that's probably it. I've checked hundreds of 20o's over the years, and I'm still looking. |
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You can, always, check at "stampworld.com". There's a world stamp catalog. But, refering to your question, I'm afraid, the stamps shown, have minimal value. |
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Thank you for the quick answer, I looked but as , there are many variations and as I am not an expert in the field I did not know what to believe
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Your Swedish 20o stamp would need a watermark in order to be the valuable variety. They are very rare. I don't think yours is the right shade to be a candidate, but the image is washed out. Just check for a watermark. |
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Buna ziua @Dean_009 I am happy when another collector from my country registers on the website. Welcome! Bine ai venit! I put the used stamps face down on a black ceramic plate. If it is not enough, I moisten them with water or look at them in the sunlight. For gum stamps, instead of water (which dissolves the gum), I use a cleaning solution called NEOPHAL - I have a pipette with which I put a few drops on the stamp. It is recommended to do this operation in a well-ventilated room and away from any source of fire. |
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