Denmark Wavy Lines and Numeral Type

Denmark · 1905 · 1 Øre

This definitive stamp features a classic Danish design known as the 'Wavy Lines' or 'Bølgelinie' type. The central element is the numeral '1' for the denomination, surrounded by three wavy lines representing the three straits that divide Denmark: the Great Belt, the Little Belt, and the Sound (Øresund). A small post horn is visible below the numeral.

First introduced in 1905, the Wavy Lines design by Julius Therchilsen is one of the world's longest-running stamp designs, showcasing a simple yet iconic national symbol.