Issue date:15th SEP'2011
Details:
The theme of the joint issue of 11 small nations in Europe
(SEPAC) is landscape. The motif of the Icelandic stamps in
this third and last issue is Snæfellsjökull (Snæfell Glacier)
National Park. Former motifs for the Icelandic SEPAC
stamps were Jökulsárgljúfur and Skaftafell.
SEPAC stands for Small European Postal Administration
Cooperation. This cooperation is primarily concerned
with issuing postage stamps but also includes sales and
marketing. Snæfellsjökull National Park was founded
by a legislation on nature conservation in June 2001
and is the fourth national park in Iceland. The area is
characterized by its extremely diverse geology. Formerly
it was the site of hectic activity with up to 60 fishing
boats and 300-400 seamen during the fishing season.
Among the the books that have carried the name of
Snæfellsjökull around the world is the novel by French
author Jules Verne „Journey to the Centre of the World
Printing process
: Offset LithoNumber in Sheet : 10
Printer : Joh. Enschedé
Size : 45 x 29 mm, 30 x 29 mm
Designer : Borgar Hjörleifur Árnason / Kristján Maak
Value : 165, 165 ISK
Remark:Thanks Benedilef for sending this beautiful FDC from Iceland.This is my 1st FDC from Iceland.I have sent the Bridge FDC to you.Happy collecting.
1 comment:
Hi, glad you liked it. Look forward to receiving your cover. I also see that I have to work at my handwriting :-)
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