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Alf Prøysen Centenary

Bicentenary of the Norwegian Constitution

Norway PostStampsNr. 3/2014

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EDITORIALFOR COLLECTORS

Gutter pair in subscriptionDividing 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.

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 denomina-tions. In addition, the sheets will be divided into two sections, each with 50 stamps, separated by an empty field.

Posthorn on self-adhesive paper

* 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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EDITORIALFOR COLLECTORS

Kind regards,

Halvor FastingDirector

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 Consti-tution 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 collec-tors is the Northern Lights.

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

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!

Norway PostPhilatelic ServiceP.O. Box 9350NO-0135 Oslo Norway

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, Design Print: Renessanse Media

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The Norwegian Constitution BicentenaryFirst day cover NOK 84,-

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First day cancellationThe National Lion from 1814.

Number: NK 1883-1886Design: Enzo FingerEngraver: Sverre MorkenDenomination: NOK 13.00 – NOK 16.00 – NOK 19.00 – NOK 30.00 Print run: 500,000 of each stampIssued in: Sheet with 50 stampsPrint: Recess/offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, Netherlands

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NK 1883Eidsvold 1814, painting by Oscar Werge-land (excerpt).

NK 1885One of the Parliament lions. In the back-ground a 17th of May parade.

NK 1886Hands of a man and woman that form a heart. In the background the Constitution from 17 May 1814.

NK 1884Prince Christian Frederik. In the background the Constitution from 4 November 1814.

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BICENTENARY OF THE NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION

Eidsvoll Verk 17.05.2014Eidsvoll Verk 17.05.2014

Eidsvoll 17th of MayEvery year many people cele-brate Norway’s National Day at the historic Eidsvoll Manor House where Norway’s consti-tution was adopted. This year there were even more people who wanted to celebrate the Bicentennial! And with royal

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.

100Cover

NOK

Use the included order form or order at www.posten.no/frimerkebutikken.

Note. Limited stock!

17 th OF MAY 17 th OF MAY

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BICENTENARY OF THE NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION

PostcardFor 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.

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Personalised stamp First day cover NOK 22

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First day cancellationNorthern lights.

Number: NK 1887Motif: Northern Lights Design: Enzo FingerPhoto: Roy SamuelsenDenomination: A-worldwide (NOK 16.00)Issued as: Sheet with 20 stampsPrint: Offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, The Netherlands

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NK 1887Northern lights above Bleikøya in Andøy.

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NK 1888Portrait and Kurér radio.

NK 1889Mrs. Pepperpot. Illustration: Borghild Rud.

100th anniversary of the birth of Alf Prøysen First day cover

NOK 26

First day cancellation Guitar.

Number: NK 1888-1889Motif: Portrait, Mrs. PepperpotDesign: Magnus RakengDenominations: A-domestic (NOK 10.00) x 2 Print run: 6,330,000 of each stampIssued in: Rolls of 100 stampsPrint: Offset from Joh. Enschedé Security Print, The Netherlands

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Stamp exhibitionsIn May Norway Post participated in two stamp exhibitions in Germany: Nordposta in Hamburg and Internationale Briefmarken-Messe in Essen. By tradition, we issued exhibition cards and personalised stamps to mark these occasions.

2 – 4 May 2014The 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”.

Nordposta, Hamburg

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8 – 10 May 2014The 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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1650Stamps

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Internationale Briefmarken-Messe, Essen

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THEMATIC COLLECTIONS THEMATIC COLLECTIONS

New: Thematic CollectionsThe 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.

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THEMATIC COLLECTIONS THEMATIC COLLECTIONS

New: Thematic CollectionsTheme Pack 1: Nordic Stamps I (1956-2002) NOK 311

Theme Pack 2: Nordic Stamps II (2004-2008) NOK 195

Theme Pack 3: Nordic Stamps III (2010-2014) NOK 83

Theme Pack 4: Europa Stamps I (1960-1973) NOK 238

Theme Pack 5: Europa Stamps II (1976-1985) NOK 214

Theme Pack 6: Europa Stamps III (1986-1992) NOK 243

Theme Pack 7: Europa Stamps IV (2002-2006) NOK 444

Theme Pack 8: Europa Stamps V (2007-2013) NOK 365

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100th anniversary of the Norwegian Chess FederationNumber: NK 1890Design/engraving: Arild YttriDenomination: NOK 15.00

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.

New stamp on the 1st of August

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