Denmark Christmas Seal year 1938 MNH stamps
The 1938 Denmark Christmas Seal (Danish: Julemærke) is a popular issue in the collecting area of Cinderella stamps.1 These seals are not postage stamps but charity labels issued annually to raise funds, primarily for the welfare of children.2
Here are the details for the 1938 Danish Christmas Seal in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) condition:
| Feature | Details |
| Issuing Authority | Julemærkefonden (The Danish Christmas Seal Foundation) |
| Year of Issue | 1938 |
| Design | “Little Boy Decorating a Snowman and Christmas Tree” |
| Designer | Lloyd Coe (main design) |
| Significance | Part of Denmark’s world-first annual Christmas Seal tradition, started by postal clerk Einar Holbøll in 1904. The funds supported work against tuberculosis and for children’s welfare. |
| Condition | MNH (Mint Never Hinged) – Meaning the seal is in unused, original condition with full, undisturbed original gum (adhesive) on the back. This is the highest quality condition for a seal. |
| Format | Typically collected as a single seal, in a block of four or more, or as a full sheet (usually 50 seals). |
| Value | The value for a single MNH seal is generally low (often in the $1.00 – $5.00 USD range), but it increases for blocks, full sheets, or when it comes from a specific position on the sheet. Prices are always based on the current market and specialized catalogue used (e.g., AFA, Hartvigsen). |
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