{"product_id":"29g-sweden-sverige-off-paper-stamp-mixture-high-quality-engraved-topicals-lot-st353","title":"29g Sweden (Sverige) Off-Paper Stamp Mixture – High Quality Engraved \u0026 Topicals - LOT ST353","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 29g (Approx. 350+ stamps).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Key Eras: Mostly modern (1970s to 2010s) with some mid-century issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Notable Content: * High density of Nature \u0026amp; Wildlife (Mushrooms, Birds, Flora).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Royalty: King Gustaf VI Adolf and King Carl XVI Gustaf definitives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Engraver Interest: Includes many hand-engraved issues (look for Slania-style work).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Variety: Includes commemoratives, definitives, and \"Brev\" issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Clean, off-paper, used mixture. The stamps appear to be in excellent condition with clear cancellations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable \"Finds\" in this Lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwedish stamps are known for being very visually distinct. Here are the highlights visible in your bag:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The King Gustaf VI Adolf \u0026amp; Carl XVI Gustaf Definitives: I can see various portraits of the Swedish kings (e.g., the blue and orange profile stamps at the top left).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Engraved Flora \u0026amp; Fauna: Sweden's nature series are iconic. Visible here are the Large Mushrooms (Chanterelle) and the Heron (Häger) stamps. These are highly sought after by \"topical\" collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Slania Engravings: Look closely at the fine lines; many of these were hand-engraved. Czesław Slania was the most prolific stamp engraver in history, and Swedish mixtures are the best place to find his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Modern Self-Adhesives: Includes several \"Sverige Brev\" (Domestic Letter) stamps, which are the modern standard in Sweden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Topical Interests: I can see Swedish flags, historical architecture, and \"Privatpost\" (private post) issues which add a nice variety to a standard national lot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stampede Stamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311628525951,"sku":null,"price":8.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/9419\/9679\/files\/IMG-3060.heic?v=1775724467","url":"https:\/\/stampedestamps.shop\/products\/29g-sweden-sverige-off-paper-stamp-mixture-high-quality-engraved-topicals-lot-st353","provider":"Stampede Stamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}