ÅLAND POST STAMPS No. 1 2018Send a Midsummer greeting p. 3 Discover stamp booklet of fine bikes p. 22
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Natural drama
Well-kept arch bridge 6
Read about Björn of Abba in stamp book 8 Åland catalogue for and pastime 8
Order coupon 9
Order coupon for Finnish stamps 16
Åland bees stand out 20
Bikes from past and present 22
Be sure to get your Finnish 2018 coinage 24
Postage tariffs as of 1 January 2018 24
Check out the next nostalgia car 25
Terms and conditions 26 Calendar 27
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BACK TO THE WORLD OF STAMPS
I’m Eivor Granberg, born and raised in Ostrobothnia. Settling in Åland 30 years ago, my first job was a two-year employment at the Post in connection with the launch of the Åland stamps. Returning to the Post in 1995, I work as Director of Postal Services since 2009. Stamps and Postal Services have always worked closely together, seeing that postal requirements guide our issuing policy. Representing Åland Post at international conferences, I’m pleased to learn that our stamps are known for beauty and character. I look forward to working with them, once again!
EIVOR GRANBERG DIRECTOR ÅLAND POST
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Gunilla
Monita
TEXT Gunilla
TRANSLATION Kristine
Sund LAYOUT Outi
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Midsummer greeting 3
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A Midsummer greeting
On 28 May, this year’s fun postal stationery cards appear, illustrating Åland Midsummer celebrations. Ammi Krogius is the artist.
The observant collector will recognize Am mi’s shrewd animals, previously appearing on the 2013 postal stationery and a 2014 stamp. They now have a go at the Midsum mer celebrations, one of Åland’s most popu lar festivals. Decorated with greens and col ourful Midsummer crowns, poles measuring 10 to 25 metres are raised all over Åland on
Midsummer Eve. Some villages organise a Midsummer dance. A typical meal includes pickled herring, new potatoes with dill and the first fresh strawberries of the season.
2018 POSTAL STATIONERY, 4 CARDS EDITION: 4 X 4000 PRICE: € 9.20 CODE: 315-6256
ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN • 3 HELSAK 2018 – Midsommarfirande på Åland Illustration: Ammi Krogius P O R T O B E TA L T P OST A G E P A I D Å L A N D Illustration: Ammi Krogius P O R T O B E TA L T P OST A G E P A I D Å L A N D Illustration: Ammi Krogius P O R O B E TA L T P OST A G E P A I D Å L A N D Illustration: Ammi Krogius P O R T O B E TA L T P OST A G E P A I D Å L A N D
9 May sees a new issue in the Sepac stamp series, the joint theme being Spectacular views. With the sea as next-door neighbour, Åland Post decided to feature the breathtaking scenery of waves breaking against the cliffs.
NATURAL DRAMA CAPTURED ON STAMP
LOCATED some 9 kilometres west of Mariehamn, Hammarudda is a lovely spot in Åland to experience the transformation of the sea into foaming fountains as the waves beat against the cliffs. This is where, on a December afternoon, Niclas Nordlund shot the spectacular photo for the 2018 Sepac stamp. Niclas was also the photographer behind last year’s Europa stamp featuring the Kastelholm castle, a motif that won an honourable silver prize in the jury competition for the most beautiful 2017 Europa stamp.
NICLAS focuses on nature motifs with seabirds as his favourite choice of motif. He happily remains in the Mariehamn sur roundings. Hammarudda is a favourite spot, Geta in northern Åland another, a location where the unremitting forces of the sea may also be experienced. Nature photography
demands a great deal of patience and care ful planning of the area chosen, seeing that light and background play a major role for a top-notch photo.
THE ÅLAND LANDSCAPE diplays a great diversity ranging from barren skerries to forests and fertile cultivated land on the main island. With a patchwork archipelago of more than 6500 islands and skerries, water forms almost 90 % of the total area. Covering slightly more than 1500 km² today, the land area, however, increases by 4-5 mm every year due to the ongoing isostasy following the latest Ice Age some 10 000 years ago.
ALL THE 2018 Sepac stamps issued by the small European posts will be available in a practical and stylish pack this autumn.
GUTTER PAIR STRIP (4 GUTTER PAIRS)
PRICE: € 12.00 CODE: 376
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ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN • 5 376 SEPAC –SPECTACULAR VIEWS DATE OF ISSUE: 9 May 2018 PHOTOGRAPHER: Niclas Nordlund EDITION: 130 000 DENOMINATION: Världen (€1.50) PRICE FDC: €2.25 STAMP SIZE: 40 x 30 mm SHEET SIZE: 2 x 12 stamps PAPER: 110 g/m² PERFORATION: 12 per 2 cm PRINTING METHOD: 4-colour offset PRINTING HOUSE: Bpost A rolling wave forms the first day cancel while we see waves flooding the red granite cliffs on the first day cover. The dramatic stamp motif reappears on a postcard, a lovely complement to your collection.
The 2018 Europa theme is Bridges. 9 May sees Åland Post’s issue featuring the interesting 1950s arch bridge connecting the ruins of the Bomarsund fortress with the island of Prästö.
WELL-KEPT ARCH BRIDGE HONOURED
MEASURING 61 METRES, the Bomarsund Bridge is part of country road 2 passing through the ruins of Bomarsund fortress to Prästö and further on to the archipelago municipality of Vårdö. Commonly known as the Prästö Bridge, it is neither the longest nor the tallest of the 53 bridges in Åland, but it is one of only two arch bridges, the other being the Färjsund Bridge, featured on a stamp in 1987.
THE POSTAL ROUTE was the main route from Eckerö in the west to the landingstage at Bomarsund in Sund for a long time. But travelling was slow with many bent roads and crossings by boat. A major expansion of the road network came about in the 1950s. By then, passenger cars were commonly used and people wanted to travel with speed and in comfort. New roads,
bridges and embankments were built at a rapid pace. Completed in concrete in 1958, the lifespan of the narrow one-lane Bomarsund Bridge is, however, coming to an end. Due to a substantial increase of traffic and heavier vehicles, weight restric tions apply since many years. The Åland Provincial Government has it listed as one of a number of bridges that need to be reconstructed by 2023.
FROM THE START, Sandra Henriks son knew exactly how to create the stamp: “For a more dramatic and interesting image and not just a profile image of the bridge, I decided to create a rectangular stamp motif to capture the bridge in perspective.”
A web designer in everyday life, she otherwise enjoys creating Indian ink and watercolour drawings of animals and nature.
GUTTER PAIR STRIP (3 GUTTER PAIRS)
PRICE: € 9.00 CODE: 377
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ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN • 7 On the first day cover, the artist places us on the bridge for an interesting close-up of the construction of the bridge. Take this opportunity to also order the stamp motif as a postcard on page 11. 377 EUROPA – BRIDGES DATE OF ISSUE: 9 May 2018 ARTIST: Sandra Henriksson EDITION: 130 000 DENOMINATION: Europa (€1.50) PRICE FDC: €2.25 STAMP SIZE: 50 x 20 mm SHEET SIZE: 2 x 15 stamps PAPER: 110 g/m² PERFORATION: 12 per 2 cm PRINTING METHOD: 4-colour offset PRINTING HOUSE: Bpost
Read about Björn of Abba in stamp book
The stamp book “A Story through Åland stamps 2016-2017” is a wonderful way to get acquainted with Åland as a collector’s area. This gift book takes you to familiar as well as unfamiliar Åland locations and por trays locals as well as friends of Åland such as Abba-star Björn. In addition to the stamp issues of the two years, the 102 pages of the book are crammed with a multitude of lovely colour photos. Comprehensive summaries in English, German and Finnish complement the Swedish texts. Satisfy your curiosity, order the book on page 13.
STAMP BOOK 2016-2017
PRICE: € 82.70 CODE: 908-346
Åland catalogue for your use and pastime
The recently updated stamp and product catalogue of Åland Post is a useful tool for beginners as well as experienced collectors of Åland. Stuffed with facts, the catalogue gives you an informative and systematic overview of all Åland stamps and collecti bles issued 1984-2017. All product images are in colour and, as a new feature, you will now also find images of all exhibition stamps and other types of personalized special editions from Åland Post. Invest in your own copy on page 13.
STAMP & PRODUCT CATALOGUE 1984-2017
PRICE: € 24.00 CODE: 901-9202
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IBRS/CCRI N°: 22100/300 NE PAS AFFRANCHIR NO STAMP REQUIRED Fill in the order form. Fold it once and seal it. Post to Åland Post. The Post has paid the postage. Terms and conditions on page 26. Alternatively, place your order by: phone + 358-18-636641 fax + 358-18-636608 e-mail stamps@alandpost.com web www.alandstamps.com/en In the web shop, you will find still more products available, including older stamps. ORDER INFORMATION FOLD HERE AND TAPE UP (DO NOT USE GLUE OR STAPLING-MACHINE) ORDER FORM Customer number New customer ❏ Change of address Full name Full address Country Phone no. Mobile tel. E-mail Yes, please, I wish to receive information about the products of Åland Post Stamps and special offers by e-mail. Date of birth day month year Male Female ÅLAND POST AB REPLY PAID / RÉPONSE PAYÉE FINLAND / FINLANDE STAMPS AX-22103 MARIEHAMN ÅLAND, Finland Find even more affordable deals in the web shop every month. All prices listed exclusive of VAT.
CODE STAMPS
PRICE
ISSUED e
346 Sailing ships, Altai 2016 0.10
347 Sailing ships, Pehr Brahe 2016 10.00
348/ 352-4063
349/ 352-4064
Nordic – Nordic cuisine (Världen) / postcard 2016 1.50
Witch-hunt in Åland 350 years (Europa) / postcard 2016 1.50
350 Medicinal plants, booklet (9 x Inrikes) 2016 13.50
351/ 352-4065
352/ 352-4066
353/ 352-4067
Europa – Think Green, (Europa) / postcard 2016 1.50
Europa – Think green, Åland (Europa) / postcard 2016 1.50
Lilla Åland – The chair / postcard 2016 2.50
354/ 352-4068 My Åland, Björn Ulvaeus (Världen) / postcard 2016 1.50
POSTCARD AMOUNT
355/ 352-4069
Sepac – Seasons (Inrikes) / postcard 2016 1.50 356/ 352-4070 Christmas (Julpost) / postcard 2016 0.70 357/ 352-4071 Christmas (Världen) / postcard 2016 1.50
358 Roosters, miniature sheet (2 x €2.00) 2016 4.00
359 Sailing ships, Mariehamn (Lokalpost) 2017 1.30
360 Sailing ships, Mermerus 2017 0.20
361 My stamps - Postal lorry mini-sheet (8 x Världen) 2017 12.00
362/ 352-4073
Multicultural Åland (Världen) / postcard 2017 1.50 363 Europa - Castles (Europa) 2017 1.50 364/ 352-4075
Finland 100 years / postcard 2017 5.00 365/ 352-4076
Sauna traditions - Smoke sauna, Åland (Europa) /postcard 2017 1.50 366/ 352-4077
SYMBOLS USED
Sauna traditions - Sauna, Finland (Inrikes) /postcard 2017 1.50 TOTAL
Stamps Mint Cancelled Gutter pairs Postcard
10 • ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN 1,20 €
1.20 €
CODE STAMPS
PRICE
ISSUED e
367 Sauna traditions, miniature sheet 2017 3.00
368 Sepac – Local crafts 2017 1.00
369 Forest mammals, booklet (9 x Lokalpost) 2017 11.70
370/ 352-4078
371/ 352-4079
Christmas (Julpost) / postcard 2017 0.70
Christmas (Världen) / postcard 2017 1.50
372 China dogs, miniature sheet (2 x €1) 2017 2.00
373 Sailing ships, Albania (Lokalpost) 2018 1.30
374 Sailing ships, Atlas 2018 3.00
375 Nordic - Fishes, Atlantic salmon (Inrikes) 2018 1.50
311-6118/ 352-4080
Franking labels, set of 4 orchids / 1 postcard 2018 6.00
POSTCARD AMOUNT
376/ 352-4081
Sepac – Spectacular views (Världen) / Postcard 9.5. 2018 1.50 377/ 352-4082
Europa – Bridges (Europa) / Postcard 9.5. 2018 1.50 378/ 352-4083
Beekeeping (Inrikes) / Postcard 28.5. 2018 1.50 379 Motorcycles, booklet (8 x Världen) 28.5. 2018 12.00
CODE 319/-332 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Postal stationery q Windows, set of 4 set of 4 2016 2017 9.20 315-6256
315-6246/ -6251
Postal stationery, Midsummer celebrations, set of 4 cards 28.5. 2018 9.20 445-1350
Maximum cards nos. 98-100, Medicinal plants 2016 6.90
ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN • 11 1,20 € ÅLAND Inrikes
TOTAL 1.20 €
PHILATELIC PRODUCTS ISSUED e NUMBER AMOUNT 327-305/
Year Set q 2013 q 2014 q 2015
36.25 35.50 37.00 327-346 Year Set 2016
39.10 327-359 Year Set 2017
42.00
cards q Landmarks,
cards
CODE
445-359/ -1361
445-1369/ -372
445-373
445-1379
ISSUED e NUMBER
Maximum cards q nos. 103-104, Sailing ships q no. 105, Postal lorry 2017 4.60 2.30
Maximum cards q nos. 106-108, Forest mammals q nos. 109-110, China dogs 2017 6.90 4.60
Maximum cards nos. 111-112, Sailing ships 2018 4.60
Maximum cards nos. 113-116, Motorcycles 28.5. 2018 9.20
FDC Year Set q 2014 q 2015 q 2016 2014 2015 2016 39.50 39.00 52.00 429-359 FDC Year Set 2017 2017 46.50
429-319/ -332/-346
447-319/ -332/-346
Special cancellations q 2014 q 2015 q 2016 2014 2015 2016 15.50 16.00 15.00
447-359 Special cancellations 2017 2017 14.00
446-1308/ -1327/-1338
446-1361
328-327/ -338
Exhibition cards q 2014, bell towers, 14 cards q 2015, windmills, 15 cards q 2016, fountains, 14 cards
2014 2015 2016 30.00 31.50 32.20
Exhibition cards 2017, mail boxes, 14 cards 2017 32.20
Exhibition stamps q 2015, 15 mini-sheets q 2016, 14 mini-sheets 2015 2016 144.00 145.60
328-361 Exhibition stamps 2017, 14 mini-sheets 2017 156.80 328-1361 Exhibition stamps, bag of 14 individual stamps 2017 19.60 375-5227 2017 Christmas seals 2017 5.00
428-341/ 328-341
Åland-Switzerland joint issue, Folk dress brooches, q presentation pack q commemorative card 2015 13.80 7.00 328-1350 Colour separations, set, Medicinal plants 2016 10.00
902-322/ -348
902-315/ -325
902-335/ -355
q Nordic set: the North by the Sea/3, Ships at Sea q Nordic set: Nordic cuisine 2014 2016 18.00 21.95
q Sepac folder/4, Animals q Sepac folder/5, Flowers 2013 2014 15.00
q Sepac folder/6, Culture q Sepac folder/7, Seasons 2015 2016 16.00 15.00
902-368 Sepac folder/8, Local crafts 2017 15.00
908-319
Biennial stamp year book “Ålands frimärken berättar 2014-2015”
Last day of sale 31 May 2018
2015 Gold €45.00 Silver €50.00 Bronze €55.00
TOTAL
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PHILATELIC PRODUCTS
AMOUNT
908-346
ISSUED e
Biennial stamp year book “Ålands frimärken berättar 2016-2017” 2017 82.70
901-9202 Stamp and product catalogue 1984-2017 2017 24.00
910-289/ -1308
Åland provincial coin q 2011, Historical scenery q 2013, Buildings 2011 2013 26.00
910-333/ -352 Euro coin set q Finland - Åland, Sailing ships q Finland - Åland, Think Green 2015 2016 28.00 30.00
910-363 Euro coin set, Finland - Åland, Kastelholm castle 2017 30.00
910-2018 Euro coin set, Finland - Åland, Beekeeping 28.5. 2018 29.90
914-9429/ -9430
Model car no. q 29/DG43 Morris Delivery Van q 30/DG44 Scammell 6 Wheeler 2014 21.95 24.30
914-9431/ -9432 Model car no. q 31/Austin Mini Van VA14 q 32/Ford Model T 2015 21.95
914-9433/ -9434
Model car no. q 33/Baker’s Van q 34/Bedford CA van 2016 21.95
914-9435 Model car no. 35/ERF Truck 2017 21.95
914-9441 Nostalgia cars, model no. 1, Ford Mustang 1968 2017 32.50
914-9442
390-338/ -2338
913-9115
Nostalgia cars, model no. 2, Mercedes-Benz 1968 June 2018 31.00
q IFK Mariehamn Cup Winner 2015, mini-sheet
q IFK Mariehamn League Champions 2016, mini-sheet 2015 2016 12.50 12.50
Åland kiloware 50 gr. Limited availability, 5 packets per customer 17.00
850-8500 Postal Boat Race, commemorative card 16.6. 2018 4.00
Last day of ordering 9 June 2018.
ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN • 13 CODE PHILATELIC PRODUCTS
NUMBER AMOUNT
CODE ALBUMS & ACCESSORIES ISSUED e NUMBER AMOUNT 900-332 Sailing ships, album incl. 16 collector’s sheets 2015-18 54.30 900-9000 Universal album 23.40 -9002-90049006 10 supplement pages for q FDCs q stamps q Christmas seals 12.50 900-9005 Luxe album for stamps, 1984–2006 106.00 900-9010 Luxe album for stamps, 2007–2017 158.60 TOTAL
TOTAL
CODE ALBUMS
900-9014
ISSUED e NUMBER AMOUNT
Luxe album for stamps, without pages 43.00
-2013/ -2014 q Luxe album year pages q Luxe album year pages
900-2015/ -2016
q Luxe album year pages q Luxe album year pages
2013 2014 17.80 18.40
2015 2016 20.00
900-2017 Luxe album year pages 2017 23.60
900-9028
-9038/41 9042
Luxe album gutter pair pages 1984–2007 97.20
Luxe album gutter pair pages, price per year ______________
q Luxe album gutter pair pages q Luxe album gutter pair pages 2013 2014 12.75 12.75
20082011 2012 10.70 11.70 -9043 -9044
900-9045/ -9046
q Luxe album gutter pair pages q Luxe album gutter pair pages
2015 2016 16.50 17.00
900-9047 Luxe album gutter pair pages 2017 18.60
-9012 Luxe album stockpages, set of 5 pages 18.25
900-1327
Luxe album year pages for exhibition stamps, incl. 15 single stamps 2015 27.00
900-9008 Luxe album for other products, without pages 43.00
-9013 Luxe album, set of 10 supplement pages for FDCs, postal stationery, maximum cards 17.50 -9015 Luxe album, set of 10 supplement pages for Year sets, Christmas seals and full sheets 17.50
900-9020
Euro coin album, incl. pages (12 euro countries) 45.60
900-9019 Euro album pages, Lithuania 8.30
900-9022
Euro album pages: the Vatican, Monaco, San Marino 10.80 900-9026
Euro album pages: Cyprus, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia 10.80 900-9027 Euro album pages: Estonia, Latvia 8.30
900-9021 Euro album pages for banknotes 9.60 900-9023
Euro album pages, extra (12 x 8 coins) 11.30 900-9024/25
q Euro binder, 12 original countries q Euro binder, 10 new countries 18.90
TOTAL
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ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN • 15 I authorize the Åland Post to charge my credit/debit card for the amount EUR VISA EUROCARD MasterCard Card number: CVV/CVC Expiry date Month year Date Signature STANDING ORDER SUBSCRIPTION CODE PRODUCTS NUMBER 301 Stamps (incl.franking labels) q mint q cancelled 301 Gutter pairs q mint q cancelled 301 Gutter pair strips q mint q cancelled 315 Postal stationery cards q mint q cancelled 352 Postcards 434 FDCs, signed 910 Euro coin sets 914 Model cars 416 FDCs 418 FDC 4-blocks 419 FDC gutter pairs 445 Maximum cards CODE FDC ISSUED e NUMBER AMOUNT 416-376 FDC Sepac - Spectacular views 9.5.2018 2.25 416-367 FDC Europa - Bridges 9.5.2018 2.25 416-378 FDC Beekeeping 28.5.2018 2.25 416-1379 FDC Motorcycles 28.5.2018 6.75 TOTAL Automatic delivery of your collectibles saves you time and energy! Contact us for more information and advice. TOTAL
ORDER COUPON FOR FINNISH STAMPS
Åland Post Stamps are pleased to an nounce that our cooperation with Posti Finland has developed further. Among other possibilities, you can now buy your new Finnish stamps at our stand at both domestic and international exhibitions.
Using the order coupon overleaf, you can also purchase your Finnish stamps directly from Åland Post Stamps. The same terms of business apply for the purchase of both Finnish and Åland stamps from Åland Post.
You can also place your order by: telephone: +358-18-636641 telefax: +358-18-636608 e-mail: stamps@alandpost.com
Using our mail order service you can buy the latest stamp issues, year packs and FDC packs issued by Posti Finland. We have a limited stock of Finnish stamps from earlier years; please get in touch with us for more information concerning the availability of these issues.
Questions concerning standing order matters are kindly referred to the customer service of Posti Finland: telephone: +358 600 94320
Prices and availability may change and printing errors may occur. Please note that all Finnish stamp issues are self-adhesive.
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IBRS/CCRI N°: 22100/300 NE PAS AFFRANCHIR NO STAMP REQUIRED FOLD HERE AND TAPE UP (DO NOT USE GLUE OR STAPLING-MACHINE) ORDER FORM Customer number New customer ❏ Change of address Full name Full address Country Phone no. Mobile tel. E-mail Yes, please, I wish to receive information about the products of Åland Post Stamps and special offers by e-mail. Date of birth day month year Male Female ÅLAND POST AB REPLY PAID / RÉPONSE PAYÉE FINLAND / FINLANDE STAMPS AX-22103 MARIEHAMN ÅLAND, Finland
PRICE
CODE STAMPS ISSUED e AMOUNT
110837 Lions International, miniature sheet 20.1.2017 2.80
110838 Finnish national flag 20.1.2017 1.40
110863 Europa - Snow castle 20.1.2017 1.40
110945 Willow twigs 24.2.2017 1.40 110946 Carousel 24.2.2017 1.40
111079 Arktika, miniature sheet 9.5.2017 3.10
111080 Arktika, Long-tailed duck 9.5.2017 0.10
111081 Arktika, Velvet scoter 9.5.2017 0.20
111082 Sauna, booklet 24.5.2017 7.00
111083 Model 1917 Saarinen, miniature sheet 24.5.2017 2.80
111084 Finland coat of arms 24.5.2017 10.00
111085 The Moomins’ time travel, booklet 24.5.2017 7.50
111184 Mauno Koivisto 9.6.2017 1.40
111273 Art award, 3 motifs 6.9.2017 4.20
111275 National urban parks, 3 motifs 6.9.2017 4.20 111277 Four seasons, 4 motifs 6.9.2017 5.60
111332 Christmas night 3.11.2017 1.40 111333 Christmas tree 3.11.2017 0.95 111334 Snow Queen 3.11.2017 1.50 111335 Independence Day Celebrations, booklet 3.11.2017 8.40
Stamps Mint Cancelled
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STAMPS 2017 TOTAL
SYMBOLS USED
CODE STAMPS
PRICE
ISSUED e AMOUNT
111569 Friendship shines a light, booklet 24.1.2018 7.00
111570 Zacharias Topelius 200 years, miniature sheet 24.1.2018 2.80
111572
Enchantment of Lapland, 2 motifs 24.1.2018 3.00
Fresh and healthy, Easter, 3 motifs 28.2.2018 4.20
Endangered animals, WWF, 3 motifs 28.2.2018 4.20 TOTAL
CODE PRODUCTS
ISSUED e NUMBER AMOUNT
110125 Year pack 2015 81.00 110728 Year pack 2016 74.00 111330 Year pack 2017 99.00 111348 FDC pack 2017 91.35 111151 Finland in Stamps, book 2017 30.00 TOTAL
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STAMPS 2018
On 28 May, Åland Post focuses on beekeeping in Åland. Designed by Swedish artist Torbjörn Östman, we find this honey bee among the apple blossoms, seeing that bees are invaluable to fruit and berry growers in the islands.
ÅLAND BEES STAND OUT
BEEKEEPING was introduced in Åland in the late 1800s and, today, we find some 80 beekeepers on the islands, most of whom keep bees as a hobby. Relying on bees for pollination, the majority of approx. 950 bee colonies are located close to orchards.
UNUSUALLY HEALTHY, Åland bees are much sought-after. Åland beekeepers have succeeded in keeping their bees free of varroa, a dreaded type of mites that destroy entire bee colonies and has become a plague to beekeepers worldwide. In the autumn of 2013, following assiduous efforts by the Åland Beekeepers Association, the EU commission granted Åland the status of a varroa-free region, entirely prohibiting importation of bees to Åland. Only Åland, Isle of Man, Australia and Iceland are considered to be completely free of the pest.
But did you know that all bee colonies in Iceland come from Åland? Some 100 Åland bee colonies are exported every summer, mostly to Sweden and Finland.
THE NORDIC SUB-SPECIES of the honey bee (Apis mellifera) with elements of the yellowish brown Italian bee forms the base of Åland beekeeping. A cross of many strains of bees, the manmade bee race Buckfast illustrated on the stamp is very popular today. Weather and wind conditions influence the quantity of honey produced per hive. Bees reluctantly fly in the rain and preferably not further than 6 kilometres. Consequently, the demand for Åland honey is often greater than the supply. Local brewery Stallhagen buys 3-4 tons of honey every year.
GUTTER PAIR STRIP (5 GUTTER PAIRS)
PRICE: € 15.00 CODE: 378
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ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN • 21 The first day cover shows a typical beehive and the first day cancel is the well-known hexagonal pattern of the honeycomb built from beeswax within the beehive. The cells are used for honeystorage, larval and pupal protection. The motif is also available as a postcard. 378 BEEKEEPING DATE OF ISSUE: 28 May 2018 ARTIST: Torbjörn Östman EDITION: 130 000 DENOMINATION: Inrikes (€1.50) PRICE FDC: €2.25 STAMP SIZE: 35 x 35 mm SHEET SIZE: 2 x 15 stamps PAPER: 110 g/m² PERFORATION: 13 per 2 cm PRINTING METHOD: 4-colour offset PRINTING HOUSE: Cartor Security Printing
Hold onto your hat!
On 28 May, this year’s stamp booklet takes you for a ride through the history of motor cycles, documented by Åland photographer Daniel Eriksson.
BIKES FROM PAST AND PRESENT
AN ULTIMATE sense of freedom, that’s the magic of bikes, says Martin CromwellMorgan, owner of the Indian Chief adorning a stamp. He confirms that the interest in motor cycles among Ålanders has increased greatly:
“In the mid-1980s, we were only a few but, now, we can be any number of bikers.”
MARTIN CAME ACROSS his Indian Chief in Galong, Australia, when he was travelling around the world in 1991-92. First sold to the Australian Army in 1944, it was utilized as a police motorcycle after the war. Martin goes on motorcycle tours in Europe every year.
THE OLDEST motorcycle portrayed is a 1919 Harley-Davidson 1000cc. Knut Kronström purchased it in Sweden in 2008. Stored in a basement in dismantled condi tion since the early 1970s, Knut has now restored the mechanical parts, aiming at
preserving its original overall appearance. He won second prize in the Classics class at the Norrtälje 2016 Custom Bike Show.
THE THIRD stamp features a HD Chopper bought in Sweden by Micko Koski nen from Mariehamn in 1989. This classic chopper is a hotchpotch of parts from vari ous vintages. A modern 2011 Victory Cross Country finishes our time travel. Krister Ljungdahl, who runs a motor repair shop in Mariehamn, covers hundreds of kilometres with his bike across Europe every year.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, we have featured the Swedish Svalan MC 75 on the booklet cover. Purchased by postman Algot Mattsson in 1957, he used it in the winter for carrying the mail across the ice to the islands of northern Vårdö.
MAXIMUM CARDS, SET OF 4 PRICE: € 9.20 CODE: 445-1379
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ÅLAND POST FRIMÄRKEN • 23 The first day cover shows the Swedish model Svalan in its entirety. Algot’s grandson Christer has, as close as possible, restored it to its original appearance. New are only the exhaust pipes and the saddle. Four maximum cards complement the booklet. The first day and special cancellations both toy with the biker style. 379 MOTORCYCLES DATE OF ISSUE: 28 May 2018 PHOTOGRAPHER: Daniel Eriksson EDITION: 50 000 DENOMINATION: 8 x Världen (€12.00) PRICE FDC: €6.75 STAMP SIZE: 35 x 25.8 mm BOOKLET SIZE: 181 x 162 mm PAPER: 110 g/m² PERFORATION: 13 per 2 cm PRINTING METHOD: 4-colour offset PRINTING HOUSE: Cartor Security Printing
Be sure to get your Finnish 2018 coinage
The end of May sees the issue of Åland Post’s especially produced euro coin set holding the entire Finnish 2018 coinage. Bear in mind, that the set also includes the 1- and 2-cent coins that do not otherwise appear on the Finnish market. In the original set, the uncirculated coins are accompanied by an Åland stamp that also serves as inspiration for the design of the cover. This year’s stamp features Beekeeping in Åland.
The limited edition of the euro coin set is only 1300. Ensure your own set by placing an order on page 13.
EURO COIN SET 2018 PRICE: € 29.90 CODE: 910-2018
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Postage tariffs as of 1 January 2018 ÅLAND FINLAND NORDIC/EUROPE WORLDVIDE WEIGHT UP TO priority economy priority priority economy priority economy – 20 g Lowest weight class 50 g 1.50 1.30 1.50 1.30 – 50 g 1.30 1.10 1.50 2.50 2.00 2.70 2.10 – 100 g 1.50 1.20 2.20 2.90 2.40 5.10 2.50 – 250 g 2.30 1.70 3.50 4.00 3.40 7.70 4.50 Registered mail incl. postage WEIGHT UP TO ÅLAND FINLAND NORDIC/EUROPE WORLDVIDE – 250 g 7.00 8.70 10.10 13.50
Check out the next nostalgia car
Follow Åland Post’s fine series of five groovy nostalgia model cars. As model for the coming car in the strictly limited series of nostalgia cars we chose a classic light beige luxury 1968 Mercedes-Benz. The number of classic cars in Åland is steadily increasing and importing cars from the 1960s has been particularly popular. Among the most popular car brands Mercedes places fifth. This nostalgia car is inspired by a similar Mercedes that was imported to Åland in the 1960s and is still rolling on the Åland roads today.
The first model of the new nostalgia car series, a 1968 Ford Mustang, arrived at
the turn of the year. Nostalgia car no. 2 is scheduled to be issued this summer. The scale of the entire model car series is 1:43 and the limited edition is only 2500/model. The metal cast car is deliv ered mounted on a plinth in a specially designed box together with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Please note that Premium & Collectibles Trading Co. Ltd is the manufacturer of both nostalgia cars, not Corgi as previously informed.
Ensure your collector’s car today by starting a subscription on page 15.
NOSTALGIA CAR NO. 2 PRICE: € 31.00 CODE: 914-9442
On 8 June, we arrange a special cancellation event on behalf of Finnish Postcrossing Friends’ meet-up in Åland. Order the cancellation from us in good time or visit us on 8 June at the Mariehamn post office from 11 am to 1 pm. Order, in the web shop, the society’s personalized stamps produced using Åland Post’s online My Stamps service before 8 June. Price €30/2 mini-sheets of 8 stamps.
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TERMS CONDITIONS
PAYMENT
Orders are delivered together with an invoice. The amount due appears from the invoice. If your balance does not cover the full amount of your delivery, your order will still be executed; however, we reserve the right to demand pre-payment.
Make payments to your account at any time and keep a balance to pay for future deliveries. Stating your Åland customer number, please direct your payment to one of the bank accounts mentioned below. Payments made recently may not be reflected on your latest invoice. Check your current state of account at www.alandstamps. com. Choose MY PAGE at the top of the page. Customers with a Finnish bank account can also pay by e-invoice or direct debit.
All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.
Our terms of payment are 2 weeks upon delivery. Reminders are posted regularly. A €5.00 delay fee is imposed on each reminder.
BANK ACCOUNTS
Finland IBAN: FI08 5578 0420 0572 27
BIC/SWIFT: OKOYFIHH
Germany IBAN: DE89 2001 0020 0698 2922 07
BIC/SWIFT: PBNKDEFF Netherlands Account soon to be closed
Our account in Finland may be used for direct transfers from any country. From most countries in Europe, you can perform your payment as a SEPA transfer.
The name and address of the bank is OP Corporate Bank PLC P. O. Box 308 00101 HELSINKI, FINLAND
CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS
We accept VISA, MasterCard and Maestro. Perform payment online at www.alandstamps.com or authorize the Post to charge your card. State card type, number, date of expiry and 3-digit Card Verification Code found on the back of your card. We do not file your card details.
NOTE: We do not accept payment by cheque. Cash payments must be made in euro. Foreign currencies are not accepted.
DELIVERIES TO FINLAND Products from Åland are shipped free of VAT. On deliveries to Finland exceeding €22.00, VAT is imposed according to the current regulations (24 or 10 %).
EXCHANGE AND RETURN
You have the right to exchange or return products within 8 days upon receipt. Please state your reason for returning the products.
CLUB ÅLAND Club Åland is organized in three levels. Earn benefits through your purchases.
BRONZE LEVEL: Purchases in 2018 up to € 55*. SILVER LEVEL: Purchases in 2018 for € 55 - €120*. GOLD LEVEL: Purchases in 2018 for more than € 120*. *Excl. of handling fees
Åland Post Stamps reserves the right to change the terms mentioned above.
HANDLING
SUBSCRIPTION €1.00 €1.50
CASUAL ORDERS ABOVE e20 €1.00 €1.50 €2.00 €1.00
CASUAL ORDERS BELOW e20 €4.00 €4.00 €4.00 €3.00
All deliveries are free of postage. Your order may be subject to taxes.
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FEES PER DELIVERY GOLD SILVER BRONZE WEB SHOP
2018 ISSUES
1 February Sailing ships 2 stamps, 2 maximum cards
13 March Orchids
Franking labels, 4 motifs, 1 postcard
13 March Nordic – Fishes 1 stamp
9 May Sepac – Spectacular views 1 stamp, 1 postcard
9 May Europa – Bridges
1 stamp, 1 postcard
28 May Beekeeping 1 stamp, 1 postcard
28 May Motorcycles
28 May Postal stationery, Midsummer celebrations
Booklet of 8 stamps, 4 motifs, 4 maximum cards
Set of 4 postal stationery cards
18 September Fireworks 2 stamps
9 October Christmas 2018 2 stamps, 1 postcard
9 October Christmas seals Sheet of 20 self-adhesive seals
1 November Pigs Miniature sheet of 2 stamps, 2 motifs, 2 maximum cards
DELIVERIES AND DEADLINES
(NOTE! PRELIMINARY TIMES OF DELIVERY)
DELIVERY NUMBER DEADLINE SUBS. CHANGES DELIVERY CONTENTS
1-2018 2 March March 2 Sailing ships, Orchids (4 franking labels), Nordic – Fishes, 2 maximum cards, 1 postcard
2-2018 4 May May Sepac – Spectacular views, Europa – Bridges, Beekeeping, Motorcycles (booklet), postal stationery, 4 maximum cards, 3 postcards
3-2018 6 September October 2 Fireworks, 2 Christmas, Pigs (miniature sheet), 2 maximum cards, 1 postcard, Christmas seals
4-2018 2 November November Year set, annual packs, year pages, Red Cross cards
OTHER SUBSCRIPTION DELIVERIES
(NOTE! PRELIMINARY TIMES OF DELIVERY)
PRODUCT DELIVERY PRODUCT DELIVERY
Nostalgia car no. 1 January Euro coin set 2018 June Collector’s sheets, 2018 sailing ships February Nostalgia car no. 2 June
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UPCOMING 2018 EXHIBITIONS
Åland Post is scheduled to take part in the following exhibitions during the next 6 months of 2018. A current list of exhibitions is available at www.alandstamps.com.
KESFILA2018 Jyväskylä, Finland
2018 18TH ALL CHINA STAMP EXHIB.
PRAGA 2018 Prague, Czech Republic
7–8 April Changzhou, China 11–13 May 15–18 August
TURUN KEVÄT NORDIA 2018 MALMEX 2018 Turku, Finland 14–15 April Gardabaer, Iceland 8–10 June Malmö, Sweden 31 Augusti–2 September
INT. BRIEFMARKENMESSE ESTEX 2018
STAMPS IN SVEDALA Essen, Germany 3–5 May Tallinn, Estonia 13–15 July Svedala, Sweden 8–9 September
Pay our booth a visit to acquaint yourself with our exhibition offers, stamps and other collectibles. At all the above exhibitions, we offer you an exhibition card, an exhibition stamp and an exhibition cancel. The 2018 theme for Åland Post’s exhibition products is music instruments, illustrated by artist Lars Sjööblom.
2018 SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS
The following 2018 events have been issued with special cancellations: 1.2 SAILING SHIPS (MAXIMUM CARDS) 16.6 POSTAL BOAT RACE 28.5 MOTORCYCLES (MAXIMUM CARDS) 9.10 STAMP DAY
8.6 POSTCROSSING MEET-UP IN ÅLAND 1.11 PIGS (MAXIMUM CARDS)
You can check the current list of cancellations at www.alandstamps.com where you will also find illustrations of the special cancellations as they become ready.
Remember to order, before 9 June, the lovely Postal Boat Race commemorative card with a special and commemorative cancellation using the order coupon on page 13. This year’s race arranged in remembrance of the arduous conveyance of mail across the Åland Sea sets off from Eckerö to Grisslehamn in Sweden.
HOLIDAY CLOSING
Åland Post will be closed on the following public holidays:
EASTER MAYDAY ASCENSION DAY
MIDSUMMER’S EVE 30 March - 2 April 1 May 10 May 22 June
NEXT MAGAZINE
The next edition of Åland Post Stamps will be posted in May/June. Among other articles, the brochure includes facts and illustrations of the stamp issues appearing this autumn.
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