May 30th, 2008 Posted in Atlantic Islands, Denmark & Colonies, Greenland, Icebergs on Stamps, Polar Bears on Stamps, Thule
Prior to 1938 there was little or no necessity for stamps since mail went to Denmark free of charge.
Stamps were produced at Thule, the cryolite mines of West Greenland, and a linocut air stamp was produced in 1932 by the Universal Film Co. while shooting S.O.S. Iceberg on location.
Parcel stamps were issued from 1905 to 1938 and were withdrawn when ordinary postage stamps were introduced.
King Christian X in full-dress admiral’s uniform was portrayed against a background of icebergs (1 to 20øre) while a polar bear was shown on higher values (20øre to 1 krone).
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