The essays that many have ascribed to the first issue of Greenland were actually submitted in a competition for issue of Danish stamps. The essays come in two forms: The first are very rare and were printed on off-white paper with only one color per essay. The second, which are what are normally called the essays, are still scarce, however were printed after the competition with several colors per design. Regardless of their background, 60+ years later the Greenlandic connection in the design makes them very much sought after by collectors of Greenland.
First Issue essays in red, complete set of five designs. If sold as singles, the value is over $1000 because of the very high demand for the 15 øre bear design.
750.00
201835
First Issue essay in red, 10 øre seal
140.00
201836
First Issue essay in reddish brown, 5 øre northern lights
175.00
201837
First Issue essay in reddish brown, 10 øre seal
140.00
231696
First Issue essay in reddish brown, 15 øre polar bear
275.00
231697
First Issue essay in emerald green, 5 øre northern lights
First Issue essays in black, complete set of five designs. If sold as singles, the value is over $1000 because of the very high demand for the 15 øre bear design.
750.00
201843
First Issue essay in black, 25 øre man holding banner and shield
140.00
201848
First Issue essay in black, 30 øre mother and child
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