Iceland 1961 Jón Sigurðsson Birth Anniversary

Iceland · 1961 · 1.25 kr, 1.75 kr, 5 kr

This set of three stamps commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jón Sigurðsson (1811-1879), a pivotal figure in Iceland's history. Each stamp features a different portrait of Sigurðsson, who was the leader of the 19th-century Icelandic independence movement. The designs are classic engraved portraits, reflecting the formal style of the era.

Issued in 1961, these stamps honor the 'father of the nation' whose intellectual and political efforts laid the groundwork for Iceland's eventual sovereignty from Denmark in 1918 and full independence as a republic in 1944.