Swedish Stamp Appraisal

Sverige 1941 'Viking Ship' Postage Stamp

This item is a used postage stamp from Sweden, issued in 1941, featuring a stylized depiction of a Viking ship. The stamp exhibits a primarily dark blue color palette with details rendered in white or off-white. The central motif is a longship with numerous figures, presumably rowers, visible along its length. Below the ship, stylized waves are depicted, lending a sense of movement to the design. Above the ship, the netting or sail of the vessel is rendered with a crosshatch pattern. On the left vertical side of the stamp, the word "SVERIGE" is printed in a vertical orientation, while a large '0' is prominently displayed in the upper left corner, likely indicating the denomination, though the full number is not visible. The stamp features typical perforations along all four edges, though some areas appear slightly creased or worn, particularly along the top and right margins. There is a discernible cancellation mark, a dark, somewhat smudged pattern, over the upper right portion of the stamp, indicating it has been used for postage. The overall condition suggests moderate wear consistent with its age and use, but the primary design elements remain clear. The artistic style is indicative of mid-20th-century philately, combining functional design with cultural representation.