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No. 1 2018Send a Midsummer greeting p. 3

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EDITORSHeidemarie ErikssonOuti BergmanGunilla HäggblomMonita Löfroth

TEXTGunilla Häggblom

TRANSLATIONKristine Lybeck Sund

LAYOUTOuti Bergman

PRODUCTIONApril KommunikationWaasa Graphics

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no. 1 2018

A Midsummer greeting 3

Natural drama captured on stamp 4

Well-kept arch bridge honoured 6

Read about Björn of Abba in stamp book 8

Åland catalogue for your use 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

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!

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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.

A Midsummer greetingOn 28 May, this year’s fun postal stationery cards appear, illustrating Åland Midsummer celebrations. Ammi Krogius is the artist.

2018 P O STAL STAT I O NERY, 4 C A RD SED IT I O N: 4 X 4 0 0 0PR I C E : € 9.20 C O D E : 315 - 625 6

4 • Å L A N D P O S T F R I M Ä R K E N

NATURAL DRAMA CAPTURED ON STAMPL O C AT E D 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.

N I C L A S 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.

T H E Å L A N D L A N D S C A P E 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.

A L L T H E 2 018 Sepac stamps issued by the small European posts will be available in a practical and stylish pack this autumn.

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.

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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 M E A S U R I N G 61 M E T R E S , the Bomar sund 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.

T H E P O S TA L R O U T E was the main route from Eckerö in the west to the landing-stage 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.

F R O M T H E S TA R T, 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.

GU T T ER PA IR ST R IP (3 GU T T ER PA IR S)PR I C E : € 9.0 0 C O D E : 377


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.

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EUROPA – BRIDGESDATE OF ISSUE: 9 May 2018

ARTIST: Sandra Henriksson

EDITION: 130 000

DENOMINATION: Europa (€1.50)

PRICE FDC: €2.25



PAPER: 110 g/m²



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.

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.

STA MP B O O K 2016 -2017PR I C E : € 82.70 C O D E : 9 0 8 - 3 4 6

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1,20 €

Stamps Mint Cancelled Gutter pairs Postcard

SYMBOLS USED

1.20 €PRICE

CODE STAMPS ISSUED e POSTCARD AMOUNT

346 Sailing ships, Altai 2016 0.10

347 Sailing ships, Pehr Brahe 2016 10.00

348/ 352-4063

Nordic – Nordic cuisine (Världen) / postcard 2016 1.50

349/ 352-4064

Witch-hunt in Åland 350 years (Europa) / postcard 2016 1.50

350 Medicinal plants, booklet (9 x Inrikes) 2016 13.50

351/ 352-4065

Europa – Think Green, (Europa) / postcard 2016 1.50

352/ 352-4066

Europa – Think green, Åland (Europa) / postcard 2016 1.50

353/ 352-4067

Lilla Åland – The chair /postcard 2016 2.50

354/ 352-4068

My Åland, Björn Ulvaeus (Världen) / postcard 2016 1.50

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

Sauna traditions - Sauna, Finland (Inrikes) /postcard 2017 1.50

TOTAL


1,20 €

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PRICE

CODE STAMPS ISSUED e POSTCARD AMOUNT

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

Christmas (Julpost) / postcard 2017 0.70

371/ 352-4079

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

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

TOTAL

1.20 €

CODE PHIL ATELIC PRODUCTS ISSUED e NUMBER AMOUNT

327-305/ 319/-332 Year Set q 2013 q 2014 q 2015

2013 2014 2015

36.25 35.50 37.00

327-346 Year Set 2016 2016 39.10

327-359 Year Set 2017 2017 42.00

315-6246/ -6251

Postal stationery q Windows, set of 4 cards q Landmarks, set of 4 cards

2016 2017 9.20

315-6256 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



445-359/ -1361

Maximum cards q nos. 103-104, Sailing ships q no. 105, Postal lorry 2017 4.60

2.30

445-1369/ -372

Maximum cards q nos. 106-108, Forest mammals q nos. 109-110, China dogs 2017 6.90

4.60

445-373 Maximum cards nos. 111-112, Sailing ships 2018 4.60

445-1379 Maximum cards nos. 113-116, Motorcycles 28.5. 2018 9.20

429-319/ -332/-346 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

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

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

446-1361 Exhibition cards 2017, mail boxes, 14 cards 2017 32.20

328-327/ -338

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

q Nordic set: the North by the Sea/3, Ships at Sea q Nordic set: Nordic cuisine

2014 2016

18.00 21.95

902-315/ -325

q Sepac folder/4, Animals q Sepac folder/5, Flowers

2013 2014 15.00

902-335/ -355

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” 2015

Gold €45.00 Silver €50.00 Bronze €55.00

TOTAL Last day of sale 31 May 2018



908-346 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

914-9442Nostalgia cars, model no. 2, Mercedes-Benz 1968

June 2018 31.00

390-338/-2338

q IFK Mariehamn Cup Winner 2015, mini-sheetq IFK Mariehamn League Champions 2016, mini-sheet

20152016

12.5012.50

913-9115 Åland kiloware 50 gr. Limited availability, 5 packets per customer 17.00

850-8500 Postal Boat Race, commemorative card 16.6.2018 4.00

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

-9002-9004-9006

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 Last day of ordering 9 June 2018.

TOTAL


CODE ALBUMS & ACCESSORIES ISSUED e NUMBER AMOUNT

900-9014 Luxe album for stamps, without pages 43.00

-2013/ -2014

q Luxe album year pages q Luxe album year pages

2013 2014

17.80 18.40

900-2015/ -2016

q Luxe album year pages q Luxe album year pages

2015 2016 20.00

900-2017 Luxe album year pages 2017 23.60

900-9028 Luxe album gutter pair pages 1984–2007 97.20

-9038/41 9042

Luxe album gutter pair pages, price per year ______________

2008-20112012

10.7011.70

-9043 -9044

q Luxe album gutter pair pages q Luxe album gutter pair pages

2013 2014

12.75 12.75

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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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

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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: [email protected]

ORDER COUPON FOR FINNISH STAMPS

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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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 2017

TOTAL

Stamps Mint Cancelled

SYMBOLS USED


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

PRICE

CODE STAMPS 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

STAMPS 2018

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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 OUTB E E K E E P I N G 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.

U N U S U A L LY H E A LT H Y, 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.

T H E N O R D I C S U B - S P E C I E S 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 man-made 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.

GU T T ER PA IR ST R IP (5 GU T T ER PA IR S)PR I C E : €15 .0 0 C O D E : 378


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 honey-storage, larval and pupal protection. The motif is also available as a postcard.

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BEEKEEPINGDATE OF ISSUE: 28 May 2018

ARTIST: Torbjörn Östman

EDITION: 130 000

DENOMINATION: Inrikes (€1.50)

PRICE FDC: €2.25



PAPER: 110 g/m²



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 PRESENTA N U LT I M AT E sense of freedom, that’s the magic of bikes, says Martin Cromwell-Morgan, 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.”

M A R T I N C A M E A C R O S S 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.

T H E O L D E S T 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.

T H E T H I R D 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.

L A S T B U T N O T L E A S T, 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.

M A X IMUM C A RD S , S E T O F 4PR I C E : € 9.20 C O D E : 4 45 -1379


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.

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MOTORCYCLESDATE 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



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 C O IN S E T 2018PR I C E : € 29.9 0 C O D E : 910 -2018

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

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.

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.

N O STALG IA C A R N O. 2PR I C E : € 31.0 0 C O D E : 914 - 9 4 42


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

HANDLING FEES PER DELIVERY GOLD SILVER BRONZE WEB SHOP

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.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDSWe 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 FINLANDProducts 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 ÅLANDClub 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.

PAYMENTOrders 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: OKOYFIHHGermany IBAN: DE89 2001 0020 0698 2922 07 BIC/SWIFT: PBNKDEFFNetherlands 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 PLCP. O. Box 30800101 HELSINKI, FINLAND


OTHER SUBSCRIPTION DELIVERIES(N OT E ! PREL IM IN A RY T IME S O F D EL I V ERY )

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

CALENDAR2018 ISSUES1 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 Booklet of 8 stamps, 4 motifs, 4 maximum cards

28 May Postal stationery, Midsummer celebrations

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 (N OT E ! PREL IM IN A RY T IME S O F D EL I V ERY )

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

CALENDAR

NEXT MAGAZINEThe 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.

UPCOMING 2018 EXHIBITIONSÅland 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, China11–13 May

15–18 August

TURUN KEVÄT NORDIA 2018 MALMEX 2018Turku, Finland14–15 April

Gardabaer, Iceland8–10 June

Malmö, Sweden31 Augusti–2 September

INT. BRIEFMARKENMESSE ESTEX 2018 STAMPS IN SVEDALAEssen, Germany3–5 May

Tallinn, Estonia13–15 July

Svedala, Sweden8–9 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 CANCELLATIONSThe 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 CLOSINGÅland Post will be closed on the following public holidays:

EASTER MAYDAY ASCENSION DAY MIDSUMMER’S EVE30 March - 2 April 1 May 10 May 22 June

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