100g Sweden (Sverige) Off-Paper Stamp Mixture – Large Unsorted Lot – Birds, Flowers & Nature - LOT ST375
Weight: 100g (Approx. 1,250+ stamps).
• Key Themes: Birds (Waterfowl/Duck series), Flora (Wildflowers & Botanical Gardens), Swedish Landscapes, and Cultural Icons.
• Eras: Primarily mid-20th century to modern 2000s, including many "Krona" denominated commemoratives.
• Condition: Clean, off-paper, used mixture. Features a high concentration of large-format commemoratives and classic definitive coil stamps.
• Seller Note: "Unchecked for varieties, phosphor bands, or rare 'Coil' numbering. A fantastic treasure hunt for the Scandinavian specialist."
Notable Highlights in the Bag
This mixture is particularly heavy on Flora and Fauna, two of the strongest thematic areas for Swedish collectors:
• Large Waterfowl (Birds): The striking horizontal stamps in the center feature the Mergus Merganser (Goosander) and Tadorna Tadorna (Shelduck). These are part of the high-value 4.50 KR and 7.00 KR definitive series.
• Botanical Series: I can see a massive variety of wildflowers and garden plants, including the Sverige 2.10 KR and Sverige 75 öre issues. These botanical studies are a hallmark of Swedish philately.
• Greenhouse/Botanical Garden: The large green vertical stamps feature detailed illustrations of palm houses and greenhouses, popular for "Architecture" or "Garden" thematic collectors.
• Swedish Culture & History: Includes portraits and modern commemoratives celebrating Swedish history and social milestones (look for the "Sverige 3.85" and "Sverige 4 KR" issues).