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, 75+ years later the Greenlandic connection in the design makes them very much sought after by collectors of Greenland.
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201881
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.
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201836
First Issue essay in reddish brown, 5 øre northern lights
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201837
First Issue essay in reddish brown, 10 øre seal
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231696
First Issue essay in reddish brown, 15 øre polar bear
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201838
First Issue essay in reddish brown, 25 øre man holding banner and shield
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201839
First Issue essay in reddish brown, 30 øre mother and child
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231697
First Issue essay in emerald green, 5 øre northern lights
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201840
First Issue essay in emerald green, 25 øre man holding banner and shield
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201841
First Issue essay in emerald green, 30 øre mother and child
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201842
First Issue essay in blue, 25 øre man holding banner and shield
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201844
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.
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201843
First Issue essay in black, 25 øre man holding banner and shield
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