Loose Stamps Appraisal

Swedish Stamp Album Page with Assorted Stamps

This item is a page from a stamp album, specifically dedicated to 'SCHWEDEN' (Sweden), as indicated by the prominent German text. The page is made of thick, off-white paper, possibly cardstock, and features pre-printed sections and headings for organizing Swedish postage stamps. At the top right, a detailed illustration of the Swedish Coat of Arms, featuring a crowned shield flanked by two rampant lions, is prominently displayed, common in philatelic albums for country identification. Below this, the heading 'Marken.' (Stamps.) appears. The page is organized into rows and columns with designated spaces for individual stamps, each often accompanied by text indicating the year, denomination, or specific issue details. Several stamps are affixed to the page, primarily along the top and middle sections. Observable stamps include: a reddish-brown stamp with a portrait, possibly King Oscar II, and a visible '1881 10 ÖRE' inscription; a green stamp with a similar portrait and '1881 20 ÖRE'; a pink stamp with '1881 20 ÖRE' and a portrait; a blue stamp with '1881 25 ÖRE'; and a brown-orange stamp with '1881 30 ÖRE'. There's also a smaller, horizontally oriented stamp that appears to be light brown/yellow. Further down, for the year '1882. Denigl.', there's a distinctive square stamp in blue and black, featuring a large '1' in the center with intricate ornamentation, labeled 'braun u. blau'. Adjacent to this, empty spaces are labeled '2 Öre', '3 Öre', and '4 Öre', with some visible adhesive residue and paper discoloration where stamps might have once been. Another distinct stamp with an elaborate circular pattern in shades of orange and brown is visible on the far left. The page itself shows signs of age: the paper has yellowed, and there are several areas with visible adhesive residue (likely from removed stamps) and some surface wear or light creasing. The overall condition suggests that this is an older album page, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, consistent with the stamp issues displayed. The methodical layout and clear labeling indicate a standard, commercially produced stamp album.