Issued in 1979, this commemorative pair from Norway honors the 100th birth anniversary of novelist Johan Falkberget (1879–1967), a leading figure in Norwegian literature. The 1.25 kr red stamp features a finely engraved portrait of Falkberget, while the 1.80 kr blue stamp depicts a miner and ox statue — symbolizing his deep connection to mining life, a central theme in his works such as Christianus Sextus and Den fjerde nattevakt. Designed and engraved by Sverre Morken, these stamps exemplify Norway’s rich tradition of literary tributes through artful engraving.