Denmark – Scott #s 280-87A, used

Description

Offered here is a beautiful used run of Denmark Scott #280–287A, the classic King Christian X definitive series issued between 1942 and 1947. This long set features a striking engraved portrait of the king across a broad range of denominations and colors, making it one of the most visually appealing and collectible Danish definitive issues of the mid-20th century.

Included denominations:

• 10 øre – violet

• 15 øre – green

• 20 øre – red

• 25 øre – brown

• 30 øre – orange

• 35 øre – carmine-rose

• 40 øre – blue

• 45 øre – olive-brown

• 50 øre – gray

• 60 øre – yellow-green

• 75 øre – deep blue-black

This set shows clean, readable circular date cancels, strong color across all values, and sound perforations. The engraved profiles are exceptionally sharp—typical of Denmark’s wartime and immediate postwar printing quality. Assembling a complete used set in this condition is increasingly difficult, particularly the higher values.

A solid addition for collectors of Scandinavian definitives, royalty-on-stamps, or the full Christian X portrait series.