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The Whales of Greenland On Stamps [English Edition]: (Greenland Post Office, 1998; English edition) Officially issued by the post office this 24-page self-cover book discusses and pictures the whales of Greenlandic waters, their cultural impact, and history of whaling. This edition is completely IN ENGLISH. Wonderful pictures and informative text. Includes all three issues of the 1996-1998 stamps and souvenir sheets in NH VF condition, properly mounted in black mounts in their correct spaces: 16 regular sheet stamps and 3 souvenir sheets. The original post office issue cost was at a premium above the cost of the stamps. A great item that will be of interest to collectors of Greenland stamps, Greenland and Arctic history buffs, and those interested in whales and marine life, and the environment in general. [As of 12/27/2021, our individual selling prices of the stamps contained in the book total $57.60.] Shipping cost is additional for this item. |
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100th Anniversary of Parcel Post Stamps in Greenland: (Flemming Petersen, 2005) A handsome, officially sponsored book detailing the development, design, production, and use of the Pakke-Porto stamps, affectionately termed the Polar Bears. Hardbound, 64 pages, and packed with wonderful color illustrations, many of which have not been seen before. Text fully in Danish, German, and ENGLISH. INCLUDES ALL THREE STAMPS AND THE SOUVENIR SHEET commemorating the Pakke-Porto issues (the three stamps and s/s alone sell for $129.50)! A wonderful, important, and beautifully produced book! Now very difficult to obtain. [O/S #16030] Shipping cost is additional for this item. |
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Ships in Greenlandic Waters Over 1000 Years: Set of Two Volumes: (Ventegodt, Greenland Post Office, 2003) Officially issued by the post office set of two books detailing and illustrating the history of navigation in Greenlandic waters. Each volume hardbound, each 64 pages, and each completely IN ENGLISH. Fascinating and informative text, and accented with relevant stamp illustrations. Includes all 16 stamps issued for this subject in 2002-2005. Original post office issue cost was approximately $68! Wonderful books for Greenland philatelists and Nordic and Arctic and/or ship history buffs. These should be (but are not) in most major public libraries. [O/S #16031] Shipping cost is additional for this item. |
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Stamps Tell the Story of Greenland: (Lindegaard, 2000) A magnificent English-language book melding wonderful images of Greenlandic stamps with beautiful photographs of Greenland and Greenlandic life, fauna, and flora. The accompanying text weaves together the story of all aspects of Greenland life, history, geography, etc. If you collect Greenland, you will want this outstanding book. [O/S #16028] Shipping cost is additional for this item. |
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