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Åland stamp highlights cooperation in Baltic Sea region

On 25 August, Åland Post releases a colourful stamp themed Åland’s position in the Baltic Sea. Created by Åland artist Bo Söderlund, the stamp is issued in connection with Åland hosting the 34th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC). “With the
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First Åland UNESCO stamp highlights Gustaf Erikson shipping archives

On 25 August, Åland Post releases a stamp featuring the shipping archives left by Åland shipowner Gustaf Erikson (1872–1947). In 2023, the archives was included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. The stamp bears the UNESCO logo and is
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Jersey Post celebrates the island’s rich history of shipbuilding

The History of Shipbuilding in Jersey Sail back in time to a major island industry beautifully illustrated by Martin Mörck in Jersey Post’s most recent stamp issue, The History of Shipbuilding in Jersey. Issued on 15 August 2025, the set includes six line drawings of people,
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Luxembourg – Issue of a “Deluxe” edition set

Issue of a “Deluxe” edition set To mark the 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of HRH the Grand Duke, POST Philately issued a “Deluxe” version of an embroidered stamp, featuring the small coat of arms of HRH
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Jersey Post celebrates the anniversary of the Royal Visit

Royal Visit 2024 To celebrate a year since Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the island, Jersey Post has released a set of six stamps entitled Royal Visit 2024. Local photographers Max Burnett and Andy Le Gresley captured the Royal
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2025 stamp booklet shows Åland through children’s eyes

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
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100 Years of Gerald Durrell: Dedication

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
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Åland 2025 Sepac stamp honours classic schoolhouse architecture

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.
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Åland Stone Age discovery on 2025 Europa stamp

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
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Jersey Post celebrates architectural history with a new stamp issue

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
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