Fjerkræudstillinger (Poultry Exhibitions)
The Danish Poultry Breeding Association was founded in 1878. In a statement released in 2021, the DFFR included the following information about their founding:
In the Danish Poultry Breeders' Association for Breeding, we deal with raising, breeding and exhibition of thoroughbred poultry in the form of chickens, dwarf chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and pigeons, as well as poultry.
The first organization of poultry farming was founded in 1878 in the Danish Poultry Breeders' Association, which included both hobby breeders and commercial poultry farmers. The purpose has been to promote the development of poultry so that they can supply both eggs and meat of good quality. The best animals are shown at exhibitions to judge both exterior and egg performance. Throughout the Western world, a great diversity of breeds and colors have been bred, each with their advantages.
The Association split into two divisions in 1971 - one for commercial poultry farmers and the other for hobby breeders. The organization still holds a National Exhibition each year, and there are many local clubs, some of which hold their own local shows.
The stamps shown below are the only poster stamps issued as publicity for the shows. (To the best of my knowledge to date).
In the Danish Poultry Breeders' Association for Breeding, we deal with raising, breeding and exhibition of thoroughbred poultry in the form of chickens, dwarf chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and pigeons, as well as poultry.
The first organization of poultry farming was founded in 1878 in the Danish Poultry Breeders' Association, which included both hobby breeders and commercial poultry farmers. The purpose has been to promote the development of poultry so that they can supply both eggs and meat of good quality. The best animals are shown at exhibitions to judge both exterior and egg performance. Throughout the Western world, a great diversity of breeds and colors have been bred, each with their advantages.
The Association split into two divisions in 1971 - one for commercial poultry farmers and the other for hobby breeders. The organization still holds a National Exhibition each year, and there are many local clubs, some of which hold their own local shows.
The stamps shown below are the only poster stamps issued as publicity for the shows. (To the best of my knowledge to date).
1906 - København
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This exhibition was held from June 28 to July 1, 1906.
Depicts turkey. Blue (shades exist) on White paper. Issued perforated, but also seen imperforate (likely proofs). Image size: 22 x 33 mm. |
1908 - Maribo
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This exhibition was held from July 2 to July 5, 1908.
Depicts turkey. Blue (shades exist) on White paper. Issued perforated, but also seen imperforate (likely proofs). Image size: 22 x 33 mm. |
1909 - Helsingør
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This exhibition was held from June 10 to June 13, 1909.
Depicts chicken (rooster). Blue (shades exist) on White paper. Issued perforated, but also seen imperforate (likely proofs). Image size: 21 x 32 mm. The pair at left shows a perforation error - no perforations between the tops of the stamps and the upper margin. |
1910 - Viborg
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This exhibition was held from June 2 to June 5, 1910.
Depicts chicken (rooster). Blue (shades exist) on White paper. Issued perforated, but also seen imperforate (likely proofs). Image size: 21 x 32 mm. |
1911 - København Nordisk Fjerkræ-Udstilling (Nordic Poultry Exhibition)
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This exhibition was held from June 22 to June 25, 1911.
Depicts chicken (rooster), plus Arms of the three Scandinavian countries - Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Red-brown (shades exist) on White paper. Issued perforated, but also seen imperforate (likely proofs). Printed in sheets of 50 (5 x 10). Image size: 22 x 33 mm. The block at the far left shows a perforation error - no perforations between the top row and the upper margin. The block at the near left shows a proof block. |
1912 - Vordingborg
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This exhibition was held from June 27 to June 30, 1912.
Depicts chicken (rooster). Dark Brown (shades exist) on White paper. Issued perforated, but also seen imperforate (likely proofs). Image size: 22 x 32 mm. |
1913 - Rudkjøbing
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This exhibition was held from June 26 to June 29, 1913.
Depicts 2 chickens (rooster and hen) inside an egg-shaped oval. New frame design but larger format. The text has been changed from Fjerkræ Udstilling (Poultry Exhibition) to Fjerkræ Udstillingen (The Poultry Exhibition). Blue (shades exist) on White paper, Yellow paper, Blue paper. Issued perforated, but also seen imperforate. The imperforate examples, and those on colored paper, are likely proofs. Printed in sheets of 25 (5 x 5). Also seen in imperforate proof panes of 10 (2 x 5). Image size: 31 x 42 mm. Click HERE to see proof multiples of this issue. |
1914 - Herning
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This exhibition was held from June 4 to June 7, 1914.
Depicts 2 chickens (rooster and hen). Brown on White paper. Issued perforated. Printed in sheets of 60 (5 x 12). Image size: 31 x 42 mm. |
1915 - Nykøbing Falster
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This exhibition was held from June 3 to June 6, 1915.
Depicts chicken (hen). Blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Printed in sheets of 25 (5 x 5). Image size: 31 x 42 mm. |
1916 - Hjørring
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This exhibition was held from June 1 to June 5, 1916.
Depicts chicken (hen). Orange on White paper. (Example in Yellow is probably a color changeling due to environmental conditions) Issued perforated. Printed in sheets of 25 (5 x 5). Image size: 31 x 42 mm. |
1917 - Middelfart
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This exhibition was held from June 1 to June 5, 1917.
Depicts chicken (hen). Blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Printed in sheets of 25 (5 x 5). Image size: 31 x 42 mm. |
1919 - Middelfart
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This exhibition was held from June 5 to June 9, 1919.
Depicts chicken (hen). Blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Printed in sheets of 25 (5 x 5). Stamps from 1917 overprinted with new dates - overprint known in 2 different typefaces. (Note the overprint is overinked on the first stamp and misplaced on the third stamp) Image size: 31 x 42 mm. |
1920 - Slagelse
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This exhibition was held from June 24 to June 27, 1920.
Depicts chicken (hen). This issues retains the newer frame design, but reverts to smaller format. Blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Image size: 22 x 33 mm. |
1921 - Sønderborg
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This exhibition was held from June 2 to June 5, 1921.
Depicts chicken (hen). Blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Image size: 22 x 34 mm. |
1922 - Holstebro
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This exhibition was held from June 15 to June 18, 1922.
Depicts chicken (hen). Blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Image size: 22 x 34 mm. |
1923 - Odense
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This exhibition was held from June 7 to June 10, 1923.
Depicts chicken (hen). Blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Image size: 22 x 34 mm. |
1924 - Nakskov
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This exhibition was held from May 29 to June 1, 1924.
Depicts chicken (hen). Grey-blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Image size: 22 x 34 mm. |
1926 - Thisted Lands-Fjerkræ-Skuet (The National Poultry Show)
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This exhibition was held from June 10 to June 13, 1926.
Inscription now reads LANDS-FJERKRÆ-SKUET (The National Poultry Show). Depicts chicken (hen). Grey-blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Image size: 22 x 34 mm. |
1927 - Fredericia Lands-Fjerkræ-Skuet (The National Poultry Show)
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This exhibition was held from January 1 to January 3, 1927.
Inscription now reads LANDS-FJERKRÆ-SKUET (The National Poultry Show). Depicts chicken (hen). Dull Blue on White paper. Issued perforated. Image size: 22 x 34 mm. |
1928 - København Jubilæums-Fjerkræ-Udstillingen (The Jubilee Poultry Exhibition)
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This exhibition was held from June 7 to June 10, 1928.
Inscription now reads JUBILÆUMS-FJERKRÆ-UDSTILLINGEN (The Jubilee Poultry Show). The date 1878 refers to the founding of the Danish Poutry Breeders Association. Depicts chicken (hen). Green and Black on White paper. Issued perforated. Image size: 22½ x 34 mm. |