This postcard shows Sweden's 1976 Europa stamps. The theme of the 1976 Europa stamps was handicraft. The 1976 Europa issues included stamps of 27 countries. The Swedish stamps show a Lapp spoon made of elkhorn and a Marieberg tile stove.
Europa stamps were first issued in 1956 with a common design by six countries. They are issued by many European countries and are symbolic of of Europe’s desire for cooperation. A common theme was used for the 1957 stamps. A common design was used from 1958 until 1973. A common theme has been used since 1974 (except for 1984 and 2000).
From 1959 until 1992 the Europa stamp issues were managed by European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT). The CEPT logo is on the 1976 Swedish stamps just above the word EUROPA. In 1993 PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues when the CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications.
Europa stamps were first issued in 1956 with a common design by six countries. They are issued by many European countries and are symbolic of of Europe’s desire for cooperation. A common theme was used for the 1957 stamps. A common design was used from 1958 until 1973. A common theme has been used since 1974 (except for 1984 and 2000).
From 1959 until 1992 the Europa stamp issues were managed by European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT). The CEPT logo is on the 1976 Swedish stamps just above the word EUROPA. In 1993 PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues when the CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications.
Elkhorn - I was expecting it to be a metallic based back from the picture of the stamp. The stove is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteA stove would be so useful in the Swedish winter, and pretty to look at.
ReplyDeleteI always find the Europa issues fascinating, to see how different countries interprocess a theme.
The stove is very decorative, lovely stamps.
ReplyDeleteI love the stylish designs of the spoon and the stove. Now that you mentioned about Europa issues, I should be looking out for that next time.
ReplyDeletesuch a very interesting stamp. The Lapp spoon -first time I heard- have a very nice decoration. Thanks for sharing us the info as well.
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I'll vote for the spoon as a favorite - such a delicate design.
ReplyDeletethanks for participating.
Oh that stove is beautiful. It almost looks like a fine carved cabinet. Very neat stamps.
ReplyDeleteI vote goes for the tiled stove being my favourite, though I do like them both.
ReplyDeleteLove the snippets of geography and history that your collection gives ! Thanks for sharing. It's a fascinating hobby you have there!
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