NEW STAMP ISSUE ON 1 FEBRUARY 2007
The Beach Is Flowering This Winter!
The 2007 definitive stamps feature purple loosestrife, sea aster and beach angelica, three plants that thrive along the Åland waterside.
Åland nature is tremendously varied. The versatility of nature manifests itself in barren archipelago landscapes and lush forest meadows changing into flowering fields and lovely waterside fronts. The rich flora of the Åland beaches was the source of inspiration for next year's definitive stamps.
The Icelandic artist Örn Smári Gislason is a new acquaintance to the Åland Post. Stamps, however, are not unfamiliar to Örn Smári. He has previously designed stamps for the Iceland Post, some of which are the series of flower stamps from 2005.
The colourful purple loosestrife decorates not only one of the stamps, but also the first day cover and cancellation. All three stamps feature the flowers as close-ups and at a distance. The three different maritime plants are neatly lined up on the gutter pair strips to form an elegant whole.
Date of issue: 1 February 2007
Artist: Örn Smári Gislason
Edition:
Sea aster 300 000
Purple loosestrife 300 000
Beach angelica 250 000
Denominations: €0.80; 0.90; 5.00
Price FDC: €7.20
Size of stamps: 40 x 26 mm
Size of sheets: 2 x 16 stamps
Perforation: 13 per 2 cm
Paper: 102 g/m²
Printing method: 4-colour offset
Printing house: LM Group
The Beach Is Flowering This Winter!
The 2007 definitive stamps feature purple loosestrife, sea aster and beach angelica, three plants that thrive along the Åland waterside.
Åland nature is tremendously varied. The versatility of nature manifests itself in barren archipelago landscapes and lush forest meadows changing into flowering fields and lovely waterside fronts. The rich flora of the Åland beaches was the source of inspiration for next year's definitive stamps.
The Icelandic artist Örn Smári Gislason is a new acquaintance to the Åland Post. Stamps, however, are not unfamiliar to Örn Smári. He has previously designed stamps for the Iceland Post, some of which are the series of flower stamps from 2005.
The colourful purple loosestrife decorates not only one of the stamps, but also the first day cover and cancellation. All three stamps feature the flowers as close-ups and at a distance. The three different maritime plants are neatly lined up on the gutter pair strips to form an elegant whole.
Date of issue: 1 February 2007
Artist: Örn Smári Gislason
Edition:
Sea aster 300 000
Purple loosestrife 300 000
Beach angelica 250 000
Denominations: €0.80; 0.90; 5.00
Price FDC: €7.20
Size of stamps: 40 x 26 mm
Size of sheets: 2 x 16 stamps
Perforation: 13 per 2 cm
Paper: 102 g/m²
Printing method: 4-colour offset
Printing house: LM Group
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