No. 5/2018Norway PostStamps

André Bjerke and Hans Børli Centenaries

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Christmas Stamps

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STAMPS 2019

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The motifs cover everything from pets to royalty and Norway to Antarctica, and February marks the debut of a QR code on a Norwegian stamp. Norway stamp number 2,000 will be issued in January, and will be properly celebrated with its own minisheet at Nordia 2019 in Sarpsborg in August.

Date Theme Artist/Designer Del. subscr.

04.01 European Green Capital Kristin Granli 15.02

04.01 Polar Motifs Magnus Rakeng 15.02

15.02 50 Years as an Oil Nation Enzo Finger 15.02

11.04 Gustav Vigeland 150 Years Kristin Slotterøy 11.04

11.04 Oslo Stock Exchange Bicentenary Jørn O. Jøntvedt 11.04

11.04 White-throated Dipper (Europa Stamp) Viggo Ree / Enzo Finger 11.04

14.06 World Orienteering Championships Ragnar Aalbu 14.06

14.06 Harald Sohlberg 150 Years Camilla Kvien Jensen 14.06

14.06 Norwegian Bicycles Anti Design 14.06

23.08 Nordia 2019 Magnus Rakeng 23.08

05.10 Pets Cecilie Sørgård 05.10

05.10 Olsenbanden 50th Anniversary Egil Nyhus 05.10

08.11 Queen Maud 150 Years Enzo Finger 08.11

08.11 Christmas Stamps Camilla Kvien Jensen 08.11

The stamp program 2019 is very diverse.

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EDITORIAL

Halvor FastingDirector

Kind regards,

Dear Customer!Two of the country’s most beloved authors would have turned 100 this year.

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NEW STAMPS André Bjerke and Hans Børli Centenaries Page4

Christmas Stamps Page 6

FOR COLLECTORS Page 8

Norway PostPhilatelic Service

P.O Box 250NO-0510 OSLONORWAY

E-mail: frimerketjenesten@posten.noInternet: posten. no/frimerkerTelephone: +47 23 14 78 70Telefax: +47 23 14 78 00 Bank details:Account no: 6003 06 35097Nordea Bank, OsloIBAN: NO25 6003 0635 097SWIFT: NDEANOKK

Design:Posten Norge AS, Konsernkommunikasjon, DesignCoverphoto: © Elena Schweitzer / Shutterstock / NTB scanpix Print: RKGrafisk

André Bjerke was one of Norway’s most prominent post-war authors. He was both a writer and a poet, he translated literature from the world into Norwegian, and several of his books were adapted into movies.

Hans Børli is often referred to as the poet of the forest. He is one of our most popular poets, and his works feature a closeness with nature. Enzo Finger has designed the two stamps.

The theme for this year’s Christmas stamps is Christmas preparations. Many families decorate for Christmas together, blending old traditions with new. Gina Rose designed the Christmas stamps.

The 2019 stamp year begins with Oslo taking over as European Green Capital on 4 January. We do not issue many stamps in this country, but in February, after 164 years, we will have reached stamp number 2,000. The entire stamp program is presented on page 2.

Before we head into next year, though, we will first celebrate Christmas. I hope that you will write many Christmas cards and remember to send all your Christmas post on time.

Here at Philatelic Service, we wish you and your family a very merry Christmas when the big day arrives!

12/2018 André Bjerke 100 år • Hans Børli 100 årFørstedagsbrev • First Day Cover

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First Day Cancellation

First Day CoverNOK 66

Number: NK 1994-1995Motifs: André Bjerke, Hans BørliDesign: Enzo FingerPhoto: © Odd Wentzel, © Bjørn Fjørtoft/Aftenposten/NTB scanpixDenominations: NOK 21.00 – NOK 38.00Issued in: Sheet of 50 stampsPrint run: 175,000 stamps of each denominationPrint: Offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, The Netherlands

André Bjerke and Hans Børli Centenaries

NEW STAMPS ANDRÉ BJERKE AND HANS BØRLI CENTENARIES

NK 1995Author Hans Børli (1918-1989) together with texts from his works.

NK 1994Author André Bjerke (1918-1985) together with texts from his works.

André Bjerke Hans Børli

100 år

Omslagsfoto: © Bjørn Fjørtoft / Aftenposten / NTB scanpix, © Ukjent / Nasjonalbiblioteket, © Raphael Schaller / Unsplash,

© Bharath Suresh / Unsplash, © Jess Watters / Unsplash. Innsidefoto: © Dung Anh / Unsplash, © Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash.

Design: Posten Norge AS. Produksjon: Byråservice.

12/2018 Kr 141,-

André Bjerke og Hans Børli 100 årNK 1994-19959. november 2018Verdier og motiv:21,00: André Bjerke og tekster fra hans forfatterskap38,00: Hans Børli og tekster fra hans forfatterskapDesign: Enzo FingerFoto: © Odd Wentzel, © Bjørn Fjørtoft/AftenpostenTrykkmetode: OffsetTrykkeri: Joh. Enschedé Security Print

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Få forfattere har preget sin samtid som André Bjerke og Hans Børli. I år ville de begge fylt 100 år.

André Bjerke var en ruvende skikkelse innen norsk litteratur, kultur og debatt gjennom flere tiår. Han var både lyriker, gjendikter, polemiker, vitenskapsteoretiker, humorist, barnebokforfatter, riksmålsforkjemper, spøkelses-jeger og kriminalforfatter.

Hans Børli blir gjerne omtalt som «skogens dikter», men i diktene sine var han også opptatt av politikk og eksistensielle temaer som angst, tro og død. I sine første diktsamlinger holdt han seg innen en tradisjonalistisk retning, med vers og rim. Etter hvert beveget han seg i en mer modernistisk retning med frie dikt.

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Golden FDC NOK 99

Collector’s Set NOK 141

PricesFirst Day Cover: NOK 66Presentation Pack: NOK 75Collector’s Set: NOK 141Golden FDC: NOK 99

Date: 9/11/2018

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First Day Cancellation

First Day CoverNOK 35

Number: NK 1996-1997Motifs: Christmas PreparationsDesign: Gina RosePhoto: Veslemøy VråskarDenominations: Domestic (NOK 14.00) x2Issued in: Booklets of 10 stampsPrint run: 2,760,000 of each stamp Print: Offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, The Netherlands

Christmas Stamps

NEW STAMPS CHRISTMAS STAMPS

NK 1996Heart-shaped gingerbread Christmas decorations and fir sprigs.

NK 1997Gingerbread Christmas tree, elf and polar bear carrying a sack on its back.

Omslagsfoto: © Kira auf der Heide / Unsplash. Innsidefoto: © Annie Spratt / Unsplash. Design: Posten Norge AS. Produksjon: Byråservice.

13/2018Kr 79,-

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Collector’s Set NOK 79

PricesFirst Day Cover: NOK 35Presentation Pack: NOK 44Collector’s Set: NOK 79Golden FDC: NOK 99

Date: 9/11/2018

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FOR COLLECTORS 2018 YEARBOOK

Our Yearbook turns 30 this year, and it has been given a new design. The book is a unique reference work for the year’s stamp issues. All of the stamps and miniature sheets from the year are inserted in protective pockets, and the book includes texts in Norwegian, English and German. An excellent gift idea whether you are a collector yourself or for someone else!

NOK 559

2018 YearbookOur Yearbook of Norwegian stamps has been a success ever since it was first introduced in 1988.

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artin Biuw, Norsk Polarinstitutt. Design: Posten Norge AS, Konsernkomm

unikasjon, Design. Produksjon Byråservice. KK-220-05.2018

Norske førstedagsbrev

Norwegian First Day CoversNorwegische Ersttagbriefe

Norskeførstedagsbrev

Norwegian First day Covers

Norwegische Ersttagbriefe

2. januarFugler

16. februarBouvetøya

20. aprilPersonlige frimerkerHardangerbruaÅborNorges Musikkorps Forbund 100 år

15. juniGunnar Sønsteby 100 årDen Norske Turistforening 150 årFløibanen 100 år

29. augustKongelig gullbryllup

6. oktoberPostnummer 50 år

9. novemberAndré Bjerke og Hans Børli 100 årJulefrimerker

2 JanuaryBirds

16 FebruaryBouvet Island

20 AprilPersonalised StampsHardanger BridgeEuropean PerchNorwegian Marching Band Association Centenary

15 JuneGunnar Sønsteby CentenaryNorwegian Trekking Association 150th AnniversaryFløibanen Funicular Centenary

29 AugustRoyal Golden Wedding

6 October50 Years of Postcodes

9 NovemberAndré Bjerke and Hans Børli CentenariesChristmas Stamps

posten.no/frimerker

2. JanuarVögel

16. FebruarBouvetinsel

20. AprilPersonalisierte BriefmarkenHardangerbrückeFlussbarsch100 Jahre Norwegischer Musikkorpsverband

15. Juni100 Geburtstag von Gunnar Sønsteby150 Jahre Norwegischer Wanderverein100 Jahre Standseilbahn Fløibanen

29. AugustGoldene Hochzeit des Königspaars

6. Oktober50 Jahre Postleitzahlen

9. November100. Geburtstage von André Bjerke und Hans Børli Weihnachtsbriefmarken

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arius Dalseg Sætre / DNT. Design: Posten Norge AS, Konsernkom

munikasjon, Design. Produksjon: Byråservice.

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Norske frimerkehefter

Norwegian Stamp BookletsNorwegische Briefmarkenheftchen

6. Oktober50 Jahre Postleitzahlen

9. November100. Geburtstage von André Bjerke und Hans Børli

9. NovemberWeihnachtsbriefmarken

2 JanuaryBirds

16 FebruaryBouvet Island

20 AprilPersonalised Stamps

20 AprilHardanger Bridge

20 AprilEuropean Perch

20 AprilNorwegian Marching Band Association Centenary

15 JuneGunnar Sønsteby Centenary

15 JuneNorwegian Trekking Association 150th Anniversary

15 JuneFløibanen Funicular Centenary

29 AugustRoyal Golden Wedding

KK-186-05.2017Foto: ©

Arturas Gailius / Shutterstock / NTB scanpix. Ddesign: Posten Norge AS, Konsernkomm

unikasjon, Design. Produksjon: Byråservice.

6 October50 Years of Postcodes

9 NovemberAndré Bjerke and Hans Børli Centenaries

9 NovemberChristmas Stamps

20. April100 Jahre Norwegischer Musikkorpsverband

15. Juni100 Geburtstag von Gunnar Sønsteby

15. Juni150 Jahre Norwegischer Wanderverein

15. Juni100 Jahre Standseilbahn Fløibanen

29. AugustGoldene Hochzeit des Königspaars

2. JanuarVögel

16. FebruarBouvetinsel

20. AprilPersonalisierte Briefmarken

20. AprilHardangerbrücke

20. AprilFlussbarsch

Norwegische Briefmarken

Norwegian Stamps

Norske frimerker

Norwegian StampsNorwegische Briefmarkenposten.no/frimerkerposten.no/frimerker

FOR COLLECTORS YEAR SETS 2018

Order at www.posten.no/frimerkebutikkenPhone: +47 23 14 78 70. E-mail: frimerketjenesten@posten.no

Stamp Year Set All the stamps and minia-ture sheets from the year compiled in an elegant folder with information in Norwegian, English and German.

NOK 543

Year Sets 2018Norway Post’s Year Sets make beautiful gifts for both stamp collectors and others!

Stamp Booklets Year SetAll the stamp books from the year complied in a folder with information in Norwegian, English and German.

NOK 625

First Day Cover Year Set All the first day covers from the year compiled in a folder with information in Norwegian, English and German.

NOK 629

Internationale Briefmarkenbörse, SindelfingenNorwegische Post

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FOR COLLECTORS STAMP EXHIBITIONS

• 25-27 October: Internationale Briefmarkenbörse, Sindelfingen, Germany• 6-9 November: Salon Philatélique d’ Automne, Paris, France

The theme for the exhibition cards was photos from Instagram. The pictures on the cards come from these cities. The cards are cancelled with a special exhibition stamp and are franked with a personal stamp. The motif on the stamp features the hashtags that bring together the exhibition cities, Norway Post and the stamps. Exhibition card and personal stamp subscribers will receive these cards in November.

Stamp exhibitionsNorway Post participated in two international stamp exhibitions in October and November:

All of the exhibition stamps for the year gathered in one sheet

For the first time, you can now buy the five personalised exhibition stamps from the year on one sheet with four of each stamp.

Price per sheet (20 stamps) NOK 450

Price per stamp:Price per card:

NOK 22.50NOK 27