Reviewing Just One Swedish Stamp

This follower had questions about just one swedish stamp. Come see what we found out #philately #collection #stampcollecting #sweden

[@chrislovesstamps]

Absolutely spot on about how a dealer would judge a collection. I think there is quite a few people not realising this. Thanks for making these videos, Leven!

[@LevenParker]

Thanks for watching Chris

[@GreatStampAdventure]

Great video again, Leven. Much to learn. You explained this aspect of value of stamps very well. I would have been curious about the watermark of that stamp. 🙂In my world, a little bit more money is always welcome. But you are right, expect the minimum value. Enjoy your day!

[@terrencemolinari]

The beautifully engraved Swedish stamps on letters from my uncle in the early 1960's are what got me hooked on collecting.

[@LevenParker]

Swedish engraved stamps are beautiful! I'm not surprised they hooked you

[@dianeosborne8471]

Absolutely it’s hard when measuring have come to the stage after five years I’m going to get someone else to. Value them. Thanks great advise.

[@LevenParker]

A good dealer will be able to help you out immensely. Good luck!

[@dianeosborne8471]

Thank you we learn something everyday need more people like you to advise new collectors. Nana Oz

[@LevenParker]

@dianeosborne8471 thank you! I am trying to do my part

[@waddsbadds]

Hi, Leven, I enjoyed watching this video. I collect the countries of Scandinavia, particularly Denmark, but also Sweden, Finland and Iceland. I have a fairly good collection of Sweden, and a while ago decided to buy a catalogue for the Scandinavian countries that was better than Scott's so I bought a Facit catalogue. It only goes up to 2002 but it's an excellent reference for the earlier material where, because of cruder printing methods and less quality control, there is a lot more scope for varieties and it has far better listings than Scott. As for the rare watermarked variety listed in Scott as 189A, Facit lists it as 179cx. And, whereas Scott prices it at $4750, Facit does not give a price, just an asterisk which means that the stamp is known to them but a price cannot be determined. Also, whereas for most issues, Facit lists production numbers, they don't give a number for this issue, and so your conjecture that a sheet or two were inadvertently printed on the wrong paper is probably correct. Incidentally, the number given for the vertically perforated coil is 163 million. so even if there were 100 of the 189A printed, there's still less than a one in a million chance that any random copy is the rare one. Now I'm going to go check my 20 ore King Gustav stamp for watermarks!

[@LevenParker]

That is so cool. I have never used the Facit catalog but I have heard it is excellent. Let me know if one of yours turns out to be a rarity and thanks for watching