Iceland 1897 - Prir certificate – 5 Aur green, oval edition, with black print "prír" in large letters. - Michel 19BI / AFA 19BI / Facit 37

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Origin Island, Title Prir Zertifikat – 5 Aur green, Oval issue, with black 'prír' overprint in large letters, stamped and accompanied by Attest Carl Aage Møller BPP (2025).

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Island 1897 Prir certificate – 5 Aur green, oval issue, with black print 'prír' in large letters (Michel 19BI / AFA 19BI / Facit 37).
One of the rarest and most sought-after overprint stamps of Iceland.
This exceptionally rare edition with the black 'prír' imprint in large letters is one of the key pieces of the Islandklassik. The 'large letter' imprint type is significantly rarer than the small type and is among the sought-after main variants of the 1897 overprints.
This specimen is used, with a clearly recognizable and attractive Antiqua stamp 'REYKJAVIK 97', and is certified genuine, without repairs, color-fresh, and nearly perfectly centered. Such quality is extremely difficult to find in this edition.
With Facit catalog values of 12,000 kr and very limited market availability, this brand is among the top rarities of classical Icelandic philately. Items in this condition are rarely offered and are highly valued in international specialized collections.
Certified by Carl Aage Møller BPP (2025).
A top piece that should not be missing from any high-quality Iceland collection.
Please look at the photos for evaluation.

Island 1897 Prir certificate – 5 Aur green, oval issue, with black print 'prír' in large letters (Michel 19BI / AFA 19BI / Facit 37).
One of the rarest and most sought-after overprint stamps of Iceland.
This exceptionally rare edition with the black 'prír' imprint in large letters is one of the key pieces of the Islandklassik. The 'large letter' imprint type is significantly rarer than the small type and is among the sought-after main variants of the 1897 overprints.
This specimen is used, with a clearly recognizable and attractive Antiqua stamp 'REYKJAVIK 97', and is certified genuine, without repairs, color-fresh, and nearly perfectly centered. Such quality is extremely difficult to find in this edition.
With Facit catalog values of 12,000 kr and very limited market availability, this brand is among the top rarities of classical Icelandic philately. Items in this condition are rarely offered and are highly valued in international specialized collections.
Certified by Carl Aage Møller BPP (2025).
A top piece that should not be missing from any high-quality Iceland collection.
Please look at the photos for evaluation.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Geographic Origin
Iceland
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1897
Condition
Cancelled
Catalogue name + catalogue number(s) of the stamp(s)
Michel 19BI / AFA 19BI / Facit 37
Title
Prir certificate – 5 Aur green, oval edition, with black print "prír" in large letters.
Has certificate or expert signature
Yes
GermanyVerified
Private

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