Rare 1938 Greenland 1 Øre King Christian X & Polar Bear Stamp | Scott #GL 1

Up for sale is a classic and historically significant 1938 Greenland 1 Øre postage stamp, featuring King Christian X in full regalia, with majestic Arctic polar bears and mountains in the background. A must-have item for any serious collector of Greenlandic, Danish, or royal portrait stamps.

🔹 Details:

• Country: Greenland (Grønland)

• Year of Issue: 1938

• Denomination: 1 Øre

• Scott Catalogue Number: GL 1

• Design: Portrait of King Christian X with Polar Bears

• Inscription: "GRØNLAND" and "KGL POST"

• Color: Blackish green

• Condition: Mint

🧊 Historical Context:
Issued during Denmarks administration of Greenland, this was part of the first definitive stamp series ever released for the territory. The powerful imagery symbolizes royal authority and Greenlands arctic wilderness.

Why Collect This Stamp?

• First issue of Greenland (pre-dates 1945 pictorials)

• Royalty-themed design

• Increasingly hard to find in good condition

• Excellent investment for Nordic and polar philately collectors