Iceland postage stamps year 1938 Reykjavik University MLH set
The Iceland 1938 Reykjavik University postage stamp set commemorates the 20th anniversary of Iceland’s independence. It was issued in December 1938 and consists of stamps with perforation 13½. This set is known as the “Reykjavik University” set and depicts themes related to the University of Reykjavik and Icelandic academia.
Some philatelic covers featuring the full set with cancellations dated to 1938 exist, including registered philatelic mail sent from Reykjavik with clear postmarks, highlighting the importance and popularity of this set among collectors.
The set was issued in conjunction with Iceland’s 20th Anniversary of Independence celebrations and is considered a fine example of the 1930s Icelandic stamp issues. It features classic clean design without watermark and is catalogued among the definitive sets of Iceland from that period.
Key points:
- Year: 1938
- Theme: Reykjavik University and 20th Anniversary of Independence
- Perforation: 13½
- Known covers with postal markings from December 1938
- Popular philatelic item for collectors of Icelandic historical sets.
