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In 1914, the Oslo Filatelist Klub created essays (proposed designs) for a "Landscape" or "Tourism" themed stamp issue, based on photographs of famed Norwegian photographer A. Wilse (plus a portrait of the King). The frames were designed by a lithographer by the name of Holm. The essays were produced by photogravure by the Johnson Printing Company of Kristiania. The 16 essay denominations ranged from 1 øre to 5 kroner. There were 14 different designs, with only a King Haakon VII design repeated on three denominations.

Some of this information comes from J.J. Henry (self-published, 2010) who translated, expanded, and illustrated a monograph by Johs Jellestad (1941). The essays were produced in (at least) 10 colors, each color both perforated and imperforate. The figure of 10 colors comes from Henry, not Jellestad; I do not know if Henry based the figure of 10 on specific source information or just on what he had observed. My notes indicate that I may have recorded at least a couple more colors or shades. However, there is confusion in my recording and in the literature regarding color names (i.e. blue vs dark blue; violet vs light violet; sepia vs ochre; etc.), thus the exact number of colors may still be an open question. For all of the colors that have been recorded, it seems that all denominations probably exist (J.J. Henry wrote that all colors exist both imperforate and perforated).

These essays are most often found imperforate with very large margins, however, perforated examples do exist (but are much scarcer) of at least some colors, though I do not personally know if perforated examples exist of all colors (J.J. Henry wrote that all exist). In my experience, all the perforated essays that I have observed either have gum or appear to have been gummed at one time. However, while most imperforates that I have observed have gum, I have seen some examples that appear to have never been gummed.

It is known that there was an (extremely scarce) earlier (probably) or later printing done in only a few colors, in which the images are much darker and not as crisp or clear; I do not know if these earlier/later printing(s) exist for all denominations and/or for both imperforate and perforated.

These essays are "always" found as singles; I have not recorded any in attached multiples or combinations. I have not (yet) found details regarding in what sheet format these essays were produced (for example: individual sheets of one design VS in combinations of designs on a single sheet all in the same color). My correspondence in the 1980s with Paul Jensen (long-time friend and long-time OFK member, and a collector of proofs and essays) provided only very limited details of the production of these stamps. However, I hope that production records still exist. If you can provide more information about these essays, please share it with me.

In an area such as this, there is always the possibility of finding unlisted colors / shades, printings, papers, gums, etc. While these essays are often found in groups, finding complete sets of a matching color (or even a combination of colors) is "rare". The market value of these essays depends upon: the believed scarcity of the different colors, papers, printings; the condition and quality as one would expect; but especially the thematic appeal of each of the designs.

The 1914 "Landscape" or "Tourism" essay denominations and subjects are:
1 øre    Elk
2 øre    Lighthouse
3 øre    Nordkap
5 øre    King Haakon VII
8 øre    Geiranger Waterfall
10 øre   King Haakon VII
15 øre   Hitterdal Stavkirke (stave church)
20 øre   King Haakon VII
25 øre   Ny Hellesund (bay or harbor)
30 øre   Glittertind (mountain)
50 øre   Hamar Domkirkes Ruiner (church ruins)
60 øre   Sildefiske (herring net fishing)
75 øre   Fram (Amundsen's ship)
1 kroner    Haakonshallen
2 kroner    Akershus castle
5 kroner    Trondhjems Domkirke (cathedral)

The 1914 "Landscape" or "Tourism" essay colors listed by J.J. Henry are as follows, with Jay Smith comments in ():
1. Black (somewhat grayish in lighter areas)
2. Brown (dark)
3. Red (carmine)
4. Violet (light)
5. Brown(ish) Yellow
6. Dark Red Violet (has been called brownish dark maroon)
7. Dark Olive (dark brownish olive)
8. Green (dark)
9. Orange Yellow (golden)
10. Blue (very dark)

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401660

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 25 øre "Ny Hellesund", Black, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and huge margins. (The margin on the left is a little smaller than the others, but if the other three margins were trimmed down to match, it would still be a Superb example. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have NOT previously had an example of this 25 øre essay in this color. This example is outstanding!

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401666

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 5 kr "Trondhjems Domkirke (Cathedral)", Red, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and extra-huge margins. However, there is a vertical crease "hidden" by the left frame line; only visible from the reverse. There is also a partial horizontal score line that occurred during paper manufacturing; it is only visible when viewed with certain lighting and the stamp held at a certain angle. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have NOT previously had an example of this 5 kroner essay in this color. Despite the minor problems, this example looks terrific!

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401655

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 8 øre "Geiranger Waterfall", Violet, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have NOT previously had an example of this 8 øre essay in this color. This example is outstanding and this design is an extremely popular topic!

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401658

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 20 øre "King Haakon VII", Violet, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have NOT previously had an example of this 20 øre essay in this color. This example is outstanding!

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401661

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 30 øre "Glittertind Mountain", Violet, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and extra-huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had one other example of this 30 øre essay in this color, but it was hinged. This example is outstanding!

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401656

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 10 øre "King Haakon VII", Brownish Yellow, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, lightly hinged, with Superb appearance and huge margins, but the upper left corner margin is creased (only visible from the reverse); the crease could be trimmed off and would still have VF-XF appearance. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had one example of this 10 øre essay in this color, and it was also hinged. This example is very attractive!

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401663

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 60 øre "Sildefiske (Net Fishing)", Brownish Yellow, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had one other example of this 60 øre essay in this color, but it was hinged. Though I do not know why it would be the case, I have the impression that the 60 øre Fishing design is scarcer than some other designs. This example is outstanding!

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401650

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 2 kr "Akershus Castle", Brownish Yellow, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, moderately hinged, with Superb appearance and extra-large margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had one example of this 2 kr essay in this color, but it had a thin spot. This example is extremely nice!

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401651

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 1 øre "Elk", Dark Red Violet, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and extra-large margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had one example of this 1 øre essay in this color, but it was hinged. This example is extremely nice!

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401653

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 3 øre "Nordkap", Dark Red Violet, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, never hinged, with Superb appearance and absolutely enormous margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have NOT previously had an example of this 3 øre essay in this color. This example is extraordinarily nice and this design is a very popular topic!

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401654

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 5 øre "King Haakon VII", Dark Red Violet, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had one example of this 5 øre essay in this color, but it was hinged. This example is extremely nice!

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401657

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 15 øre "Hitterdal Stavkirke", Dark Olive, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with XF appearance and huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had one example of this 15 øre essay in this color, but it was hinged. This example is very attractive!

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401652

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 2 øre "Lighthouse", Green, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with VF appearance. My impression is that the green color is less often encountered. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have NOT previously had an example of this 2 øre essay in this color. This example is very nice and this design is an extremely popular topic!

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401659

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 25 øre "Ny Hellesund", Orange Yellow (Golden), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have NOT previously had an example of this 25 øre essay in this color. This example is brilliant!

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401076

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 1 øre "Elk", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401077

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 2 øre "Lighthouse", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401078

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 3 øre "Nordkap", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401079

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 5 øre "King Haakon VII", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401080

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 8 øre "Geiranger Waterfall", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401081

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 10 øre "King Haakon VII", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401082

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 15 øre "Hitterdal Stavkirke", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401083

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 25 øre "Ny Hellesund", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins, but very light corner crease. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401084

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 30 øre "Glittertind Mountain", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401662

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 50 øre "Hamar Church Ruins", Blue, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and extra-huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had two other examples of this 50 øre essay in this color, but both were hinged. This example is outstanding!

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401085

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 50 øre "Hamar Church Ruins", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401086

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 75 øre "Fram" (Amundsen ship), Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401664

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 1 kr "Haakonshallen", Blue, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had one other example of this 1 krone essay in this color, but it was hinged. This example is outstanding!

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401087

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 1 kr "Haakonshallen", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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401665

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 2 kr "Akershus Castle", Blue, Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full original gum, NEVER HINGED, with Superb appearance and extra-huge margins. According to my records (I only started in the 1990s recording what I had encountered of this essay set), since the 1990s, I have only had two other examples of this 2 kroner essay in this color, but both were hinged. This example is outstanding!

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401088

1914 "Landscapes" Essay: 2 kr "Akershus Castle", Blue (Dark Blue), Imperforate, on thin hard white paper. Mint, full gum, heavy hinge remnant, XF appearance with usual huge margins. My impression is that the blue color is less often encountered.

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