Norway Stamps
1942

Michel 268
"100th Anniversary of birth of Richard Nordraak"

Issued 12th Jun 1942. Available on sheets (10x10), printed photogravure on unwatermarked paper and perf K13. The stamp is inscribed “Brede seil over Nordsjø går” (“Broad the sails o'er the North Sea go”) and is the first line of the song “Olav Trygvason”. The song is for a 4-part male chorus composed by Richard Nordraak. The words are by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson.

Mi 268
15 Øre
dark brown
Front

Mi 268
15 Øre
dark brown
Reverse

Valid until: Unknown

Quantities: 500,000

line

VARIATIONS

NO KNOWN VARIATIONS

PLATE FLAWS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
Mi 268
Mint, Unused
Front

(1)
Mi 268
Mint, Unused
Reverse

Norway Stamps 1942

Michel 268 "100th Anniversary of birth of Richard Nordraak"