Content of Michel Catalog Skandinavien 2022/2023 (E10):

Denmark (including Faroe Islands and Greenland), Iceland, Norway, Sweden

Description:

• This new edition provides numerous editorial complements, such as numbers of issue of stamps from Greenland, information about fluorescent papers used for issues from Iceland, additional price quotations for Danish se-tenant print units that are of interest from a philatelic viewpoint, as well as a new appraisal of hinged specimens of expensive Icelandic sets issued in the 1920s.
• New colour photos of Swedish stamps make it easier to identify issues.
• Mainly Danish issues (classic and side areas) show price increases.
• The MICHEL Editorial Team also modified appraisals in the collection area of Iceland and of tariff-coded issues from Sweden.
• Over 8100 colour photos and approx. 42,200 price quotations
• All novelties presented in MICHEL Rundschau up to and including No. 6/2022

The catalog is organized according to collection areas. Cataloguing within these sections is chronological, based on issue date. Special stamp types, like official stamps, are located at the end of a collection area section. In order to assist collectors organize their stamps, numerous illustrations are provided, as well as information on similar stamps to help avoid possible mix-ups.

Scandinavian collection areas have always been popular among European stamp collectors: Beautiful stamps, a reputable issuing policy and a fascinating postal history contribute to their allure for collectors. All collection areas featured in this latest edition have something new to report. The geographical centre of this new edition – the Faroe Islands – is no exception. This collection area has produced a perforation variation of the sheet set of MiNo. 79 to MiNo. 81 that was formerly unknown, thus including a new item from the 1980s with an appraised value of EUR 3,000 according to first estimates. Photos: Denmark – Faroe Islands MiNo. 79-81

Target Group:

Stamp collectors specialized in issues of Scandinavian countries, experts, dealers, thematic collectors, study groups, teachers

Additional Information:

107th Edition, in colour
800 pages
155 mm x 230 mm, hardcover
On sale: 8 July 2022
Language: German
ISBN: 978-3-95402-390-5

Press Release

The Michel Catalog Skandinavien 2022/2023 is Volume 10 of the sixteen titles of our Europe series. It features the popular collection areas of Denmark (including the Faroe Islands and Greenland), Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

It offers friends of classic philately a vast collection area with the issues of the 19th and early 20th centuries. These countries are also a true treasure chest for collectors of motifs. Practically all popular themes and motifs are generously represented. Yet stamps are no longer rectangular pieces of paper used to pay a service in advance. For several years the postal administrations have been breathing new life into philately by introducing fancy formats, unusual printing methods and new materials.

Editorial improvements are found throughout the whole book. We have complemented several set prices in the classic period as well as for contemporary self-adhesive issues from Denmark and Iceland. Danish Zd units of philatelic interest have received their own separate appraisals. The Greenland Postal System published new numbers of issue for another year of issues, which we immediately included. Regarding the collection area of Iceland, we have now added the appraisals for Falz specimens of the expensive sets of the 1920s.  Moreover, we have enhanced that area by including fluorescent papers. Collectors of Swedish stamps may look forward to more colour pictures.

The revision and updating of price quotations was one editorial focal point. Danish classic issues as well as side areas, such as money stamps and mail boat issues, have seen price increases. By now there is a first official sales price available for perforated type variations of steamship motifs from Faroe. Current auction sales results for issues from Iceland have also led to price modifications. In 1997 Sweden was one of the first countries to introduce tariff-coded stamps. We have adapted them to the current postal rates. Collectors should pay close attention to the significant price increases of a large number of stamps and stamp booklets.

You will find all novelties presented in the recent issues of MICHEL Rundschau including No. 6/2022. So as to stay updated, it is recommended to subscribe to our journal, starting with No. 7/2022, or to MICHEL Online. In addition to recording all novelties, MICHEL Rundschau also keeps its readers informed about any philatelic news.

The Editorial Team wants to thank every collector, examiner and dealer who has contributed to the successful making of this reference book by providing advice or practical support.

We wish our readers many enjoyable and relaxing hours with their collections and the new Michel Catalog Skandinavien 2022/2023 (E10).

Schwaneberger Verlag
Editors

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