Scott # 517

Scott # 518

Scott # 519

• 1973.  Birth centenary of the writer Johannes V. Jensen (1873-1950).  The author received the Nobel Prize in Literature 1944. More information about Johannes V. Jensen. 

• 1973.  100th anniversary of Danish Legislation for Workers' Protection.  

• 1973.  Bicentenary of the establishment of the Danish Veterinary College. The stamp shows a portrait of the college's founder, professor P.C. Abildgaard (1740-1801). 

Scott # 520

Scott # 521

Scott # B47

Scott # 524

• 1973.  100th anniversary of Jutland Horticultural Society.  

• 1973.  For the benefit of the victims of the volcanic eruption on the island Heimaey (Iceland).
  A similar stamp was issued 1973 by Greenland.  

• 1973.  400th anniversary of publishing the work "De Stella Nova" by Tycho Brahe (Danish astronomer and scientist).  The stamp shows a sextant, the constellation Cassiopeia, and the star Stella Nova.  Please note that this stamp does not bear Slania's signature in the lower right corner.  Slania himself does not know why this has happened.   

Scott # 526

Scott # 527

Scott # 528

Scott # 529

Scott # 530

• 1973.  Frescoes in Danish churches.  

  • The Devil and Scandal Mongers, Fanefjord Church, on the island of Moen, around 1480.
  • Queen Esther and King Xerxes, Tirsted Church, Jutland, around 1400.
  • The Escape to Egypt and the Harvest Miracle, Jetsmark Church, Jutland, 1474.
  • Crowned with Thorns, and carrying the Cross, Biersted Church, Jutland, around 1400.
  • Creation of Eve, Fanefjord Church, Jutland, around 1480. 

Mr.Glenn Morgan, Great Britain, has sent me an image of the frescoe Scott # 530, used for a Christmas Card, signed by Ricardo Sundgaard. It is uploaded here for your viewing pleasure. 

• Danish Christmas Card with Denmark 1973 (frescoe 05) affixed. For more information about Ricardo Sundgaard, please read here. 

Scott # 531

Scott # 560

Scott # 561

• 1974.  Donating blood. 
• 1974.  100th anniversary of the Botanical Gardens, Copenhagen.  

Scott # 553

Scott # 554

Scott # 555

Scott # 556

Scott # 557

• 1974.  Regional sceneries (island of Funen).  

  • Old willow at Hverringe.
  • The composer Carl Nielsen's childhood home, Nørre Lyndelse.
  • The author H.C. Andersen's childhood home, Odense.
  • Hesselagergaard, the oldest Renaissance Castle in the Nordic countries, built in 1538.
  • The peninsula Hindsholm, the north eastern part of Funen.  

Scott # 558

Scott # 559

Scott # 562

Scott # 563

• 1974.  Denmark as world champion in orientation sprint. 
  • Cross country runner.
  • Compass.
• 1974.  350th anniversary of the Danish Postal Service.  
  • Mail carriers in 1624 and 1780, riding and blowing the post horn.
  • British War Ships shooting at hot air balloon crossing the Great Belt between Zeeland and Funen.