Denmark – Scott # 1324, used
$0.75
Denmark Scott 1324 (2005) commemorates Hans Christian Andersen’s 200th birthday with a modern design inspired by his famous paper cuttings. Offered in used condition.
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Description
This Danish commemorative stamp, Scott 1324, issued in 2005, forms part of Denmark’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875).
Unlike the traditional portrait used on the companion issue, this design takes a bold, symbolic approach. It references Andersen’s famous paper cuttings and theatrical imagination, showing a stylized human figure mid-motion against a blue background, with scissors prominently featured. Andersen was renowned not only as a writer of fairy tales but also for his intricate papercut art, often created spontaneously while telling stories.
The modern graphic style contrasts deliberately with classical engraving, reflecting Andersen’s playful creativity and the continued relevance of his work in contemporary visual culture. Together with Scott 1323, this stamp offers collectors a compelling study in how a single literary figure can be represented through both tradition and abstraction.
Scott Catalog Number: 1324
Denomination: 5.50 kr
Year of Issue: 2005
Condition: Used
Country: Denmark
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