Description: This vintage Norwegian postage stamp showcases the iconic Borgund Stave Church situated in Lærdal, framed by rising mountain slopes in the background. The detailed architectural engraving highlights the traditional triple-nave structure, tiered wooden shingle roofing, and distinctive carved dragon heads embellishing the gables. The design is printed via a detailed photogravure process in a single brownish-orange color on an off-white paper stock. The country name "NORGE" is boldly printed across the top margin. The lower border is divided by the face value layout, positioning "20" and the currency unit "ØRE" on the left, separated by a decorative cross symbol from the word "POST" and a matching boxed "20" on the right. This specimen is bordered by classic comb perforations and features a prominent, curved black circular handstamp cancellation sweeping across the left side of the design.
Circa: 1938
Condition: Used - Hinged - Torn corner
Notes:
The Borgund Stave Church, built around the late 12th century, is celebrated as the best-preserved of Norway's remaining medieval stave churches due to its largely unaltered wooden structure.