Norway Post Stamps Nr. 3/2014
Photo: Kon-Tiki Museet
Bicentenary of the Norwegian Constitution
Alf Prøysen Centenary
Also in this issue: n New personalised stamp n New prefranked postcard n Posthorn on self-adhesive paper
FOR COLLECTORS
Posthorn on self-adhesive paper As of 2014 most of the posthorn stamps 2014, the posthorn stamps are being issued on self-adhesive paper*. This applies to both new issues as well as reprints of existing denominations. In addition, the sheets will be divided into two sections, each with 50 stamps, separated by an empty field. * It has still not been decided if the posthorn stamps in the values from NOK 0.50 to NOK 10.00 will be issued as self-adhesive.
The subscription will include new issues in the posthorn series (NOK 60.00 to NOK 90.00) as well as the first reprint of the other stamps in this series.
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Gutter pair in subscription Dividing the sheets into two creates what in stamp lingo is called “gutter pairs�. Gutter pairs are two stamps that are separated by an empty field (gutter). It is now possible to subscribe to gutter pairs. You can choose between single pairs in the wished quantity or stripes from the complete sheet with marigins. Use the included order form.
EDITORIAL
Dear Customer, One of the major events of the year is the Norwegian Constitution Bicentennial, and it is also being celebrated on stamps. Enzo Finger and Sverre Morken have together designed four gorgeous stamps for the jubilee. The stamps were issued on the 16th of May, the day before Norwegian Constitution Day. Personalised stamps are popular among tourists visiting Norway. In order to help the tourist attractions be even better at meeting demand, we are issuing a personal stamp with international postage. The motif on the stamps sent to stamp collectors is the Northern Lights.
celebrated with two stamps: one with a portrait of him beside a Kurér radio and one with an illustration of Mrs. Pepperpot by Borghild Rud. Magnus Rakeng designed the stamps. This summer, Fredrikstad and Bergen will be visited by The Tall Ships Races. Norway Post will be on site at both events, and we would love a visit from you. If you will not be in the area, you can still order the philatelic memory with the attached sheet. We at Norway Post wish all our readers a fantastic summer!
Alf Prøysen is one of our most beloved folk singers and authors. Many people associate his songs and stories with happy memories. Prøysen’s 100th birthday is being
Kind regards,
Halvor Fasting
Director
Norway Post Philatelic Service P.O. Box 9350 NO-0135 Oslo Norway
E-mail: frimerketjenesten@posten.no Internet: posten. no/frimerker Telephone: +47 23 14 78 70 Telefax: +47 23 14 78 00
Bank details: Account no: 6003 06 35097 Nordea Bank, Oslo IBAN: NO25 6003 0635 097 SWIFT: NDEANOKK
Design: Posten Norge AS, Konsernkommunikasjon, Design Print: Renessanse Media
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NEW STAMPS
NEW STAMPS
The Norwegian Constitution Bicentenary First day cover NOK 84,-
First day cancellation The National Lion from 1814.
Number: Design: Engraver: Denomination: Print run: Issued in: Print:
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NK 1883-1886 Enzo Finger Sverre Morken NOK 13.00 – NOK 16.00 – NOK 19.00 – NOK 30.00 500,000 of each stamp Sheet with 50 stamps Recess/offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, Netherlands
NEW STAMPS
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NK 1883
NK 1884
Eidsvold 1814, painting by Oscar Wergeland (excerpt).
Prince Christian Frederik. In the background the Constitution from 4 November 1814.
NK 1885
NK 1886
One of the Parliament lions. In the background a 17th of May parade.
Hands of a man and woman that form a heart. In the background the Constitution from 17 May 1814.
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17 th OF MAY
BICENTENARY OF THE NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION
Eidsvoll Verk 17.05.2014
Eidsvoll Verk 17.05.2014
Cover NOK
100
Eidsvoll 17th of May Every year many people celebrate Norway’s National Day at the historic Eidsvoll Manor House where Norway’s constitution was adopted. This year there were even more people who wanted to celebrate the Bicentennial! And with royal 6
visits from Sweden, Denmark and Norway, the event became very formal. Norway Post was at Eidsvoll Manor House on the 17th of May with special cancellation and a special jubilee cover, stamps and postcards for sale.
We have some envelopes and postcards with a 17th of May cancellation left, so hurry and place your order. Use the included order form or order at www.posten.no/ frimerkebutikken. Note. Limited stock!
Foto: NTB Scanpix
17 th OF MAY
Postcard For the celebration in Eidsvoll on the 17th of May, Norway Post is issuing a ready franked postcard. The motif on the card is the Eidsvoll Manor House, beautifully painted by Peder Balke in 1837. The card naturally has a cancellation from Eidsvoll (Eidsvoll Verk) dated 17 May 2014.
Card NOK
22 7
NEW STAMPS
NK 1887
Foto: NTB Scanpix
Northern lights above Bleikøya in Andøy.
NEW STAMPS
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Personalised stamp First day cover NOK 22
First day cancellation Northern lights.
Number: Motif: Design: Photo: Denomination: Issued as: Print:
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NK 1887 Northern Lights Enzo Finger Roy Samuelsen A-worldwide (NOK 16.00) Sheet with 20 stamps Offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, The Netherlands
NK 1888 Portrait and Kurér radio.
Foto: NTB Scanpix
NEW STAMPS
NK 1889 Mrs. Pepperpot. Illustration: Borghild Rud.
NEW STAMPS
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100th anniversary of the birth of Alf Prøysen First day cover NOK 26
First day cancellation Guitar.
Number: Motif: Design: Denominations: Print run: Issued in: Print:
NK 1888-1889 Portrait, Mrs. Pepperpot Magnus Rakeng A-domestic (NOK 10.00) x 2 6,330,000 of each stamp Rolls of 100 stamps Offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, The Netherlands
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STAMP EXHIBITIONS
Stamp exhibitions In May Norway Post participated in two stamp exhibitions in Germany: Nordposta in Hamburg and Internationale BriefmarkenMesse in Essen. By tradition, we issued exhibition cards and personalised stamps to mark these occasions.
Nordposta, Hamburg 2 – 4 May 2014 The motif of the exhibition card was taken from the newly renovated Speicherstadt at the Port of Hamburg. The motif on the personalised stamp is Bergen’s pride, ”Statsraad Lehmkuhl”. She was a training ship in Germany during her prime. She was built in Elsfleth by Bremerhafen and was at that time called ”Grossherzog Friedrich August”.
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Stamps NOK
1650
NOK
22,-
Card
Foto: NTB Scanpix
STAMP EXHIBITIONS
Internationale Briefmarken-Messe, Essen 8 – 10 May 2014 The gorgeous building housing the Aalto Theater in Essen has been given the honour of representing the city on this year’s exhibition card. Zollverein is the motif on the personalised stamp. The old coal mine in Essen is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Both of the personalised stamps have the denomination A Europe.
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THEMATIC COLLECTIONS
New: Thematic Collection The first themeatic collections have all of the Norden and Europa stamps ever issued in Norway. This will be followed by collections of stamps with different motifs and themes.
THEMATIC COLLECTIONS
ns Theme Pack 1: Nordic Stamps I (1956-2002) NOK 311
Theme Pack 3: Nordic Stamps III (2010-2014) NOK 83
Theme Pack 5: Europa Stamps II (1976-1985) NOK 214
Theme Pack 7: Europa Stamps IV (2002-2006) NOK 444
Theme Pack 2: Nordic Stamps II (2004-2008) NOK 195
Theme Pack 4: Europa Stamps I (1960-1973) NOK 238
Theme Pack 6: Europa Stamps III (1986-1992) NOK 243
Theme Pack 8: Europa Stamps V (2007-2013) NOK 365
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New stamp on the 1st of August
100th anniversary of the Norwegian Chess Federation Number: Design/engraving: Denomination:
NK 1890 Arild Yttri NOK 15.00
Foto: NTB Scanpix
The stamp can be ordered at www.posten.no/frimerkebutikken starting on the 1st of August. Subscribers will receive this stamp following the issue on the 12th of September.
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