On 9 June, Åland Post releases this year’s stamp booklet paying tribute to children’s ingenuity and creative joy. For this issue, Åland Post cooperated with the School of Art & Design (Bild & Formskolan) in Mariehamn, selecting drawings by eight…
The 100 Years of Gerald Durrell: Dedication stamp issue celebrates the life and achievements of the beloved conservationist Gerald ‘Gerry’ Malcolm Durrell. Born in India, 1925 Gerald was a well-respected conservationist who founded Jersey Zoo, now known as Durrell Wildlife…
On 9 May, Åland Post releases this year’s Sepac stamp on an architecture theme. Åland artist Kjell Ekström has illustrated the Åland Lyceum, one of the best-known landmarks of Mariehamn and a beautiful example of early 20th century schoolhouse architecture.…
On 9 May, Åland Post celebrates Åland archaeology with a stamp highlighting the Jettböle idol, one of Åland’s most unique archaeological finds. The stamp was created in classic engraving style by Swedish illustrator Fredrik Tjernström and is part of PostEurop’s…
Jersey Post is recognising some of the island’s beautiful historic buildings with their most recent stamp issue ‘SEPAC: Architectural History of Jersey’, to be issued on Thursday, 27th March 2025. The stamps are illustrated by British artist Jenny Costello using…
On 19 March, Åland Post releases a stamp highlighting moped cars – a popular means of transport among young people in Åland. “Moped cars are a familiar sight on the Åland roads, with an estimated one in three young people…
On 19 March, Åland Post’s “Open Edition” stamp series continues with an edition by illustrator and tattoo artist Amanda Chanfreau with roots on Åland. She is the third artist to have had the opportunity to freely create an Åland motif,…
Issued on Tuesday 28 January 2025, 100 Years of Gerald Durrell: Conservation celebrates the remarkable conservation initiatives of Gerald Durrell, honouring 100 years since his birth in 1925. Gerald Durrell was incredibly passionate about the natural world and species that resided in…
On 3 February 2025, Åland Post releases a new series of franking labels on the theme Treasures of the sea, capturing life below the surface. “The sea and the water are omnipresent on Åland. With the new franking labels, we…
Following on from previous years, Jersey Post’s first issue of 2025 will be Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake. The stamp and miniature sheet will be available as of Thursday 2nd January 2025. China Post’s Chief Art Consultant,…