In this presentation, Sam Vascones shares his detailed collection of Greenland stamps, from the first issues in 1938 to rare WWII-era varieties. Learn about the stories behind the stamps, including the Viking influence, early Danish royalty, and unique American-printed issues during Denmark’s Nazi occupation. Sam also touches on the significance of key figures like Leif Erikson and missionary Samuel Kleinschmidt, whose contributions are immortalized in these postal artifacts. By the end of the video, you’ll have a clear understanding of which stamps to seek out for your own Greenland collection.
For Modern Stamp Collectors