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Photographer Christoffer Relander explores childhood memories on Åland stamp

June 9 is the first time Åland Post issues a stamp where an artist has been given free rein to create a stamp motif. The “Open Edition” assignment went to Finnish art photographer Christoffer Relander, who decided to portray a
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Get in the mood with the 2021 Christmas stamps from Åland

On 20 October, Åland Post issues this year’s two Christmas stamps illustrating things that will put you in a Christmas mood, such as Christmas presents and carols. Stamp debuting illustrator Rebecca Elfast from Sweden has designed the charming stamps: “I
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Four most recent Åland Premiers portrayed on stamps

 On Åland’s Autonomy Day, 9 June 2021, Åland Post issues this year’s stamp booklet featuring the four most recent Åland Premiers who have led the government of Åland. Premiers Viveka Eriksson, Camilla Gunell, Katrin Sjögren and Veronica Thörnroos were photographed
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Centenary celebrations of Åland autonomy begins with a stamp

The celebration of the centenary of Åland autonomy begins on 9 June. Åland stamps are important as a symbol of the autonomy, and Åland Post starts the celebrations with the issue of this year’s stamp illustrating the path to autonomy,
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Europa stamps 2019 – National birds of Iceland

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Final stamps in the series on Icelandic Contemporary Design to be released on 7th February 2019

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75th anniversary of the Republic of Iceland – The Lady of the Mountain

On 1 December 1918, the Icelandic state flag (Ríkisfáni) was hoisted for the first time in front of the Government Offices in Reykjavík. A hundred years later, Iceland celebrates 100 years of sovereignty. The process leading to Iceland’s sovereignty and later
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Isle of Man Post Office Yearbook marks 40th anniversary

The 2013 Isle of Man Post Office Yearbook has officially been released and is the essential addition to any Isle of Man Post Office collection.
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