Iceland 1907 Kings Christian IX & Frederik VIII Official Stamp

Iceland · 1907 · 10 Aur

This official service stamp features dual portraits of King Christian IX of Denmark, who died in 1906, and his successor, King Frederik VIII. The design, with both monarchs facing left, commemorates the transition of rule over Iceland, which was then under Danish sovereignty. The stamp is inscribed 'Í Gildi '07-'08' (Valid '07-'08) and 'Þjónustu Frímerki' (Service Stamp).

Issued in 1907, this stamp marks the succession from King Christian IX to Frederik VIII during a period of growing Icelandic nationalism under Danish rule. It was an official stamp used exclusively for government mail.