Aland:EUROPA 2020 - Ancient Postal Routes

On 8 May 2020, Åland Post issued its contribution to the 2020 Europa stamp series on the theme ''Ancient Postal Routes. showing the Postal Boat Race across the Sea of Åland.

Issue Description
Following the Ancient Postal Route between Åland and Sweden, the Race is arranged in June every year in remembrance of the Åland and Swedish postal-farmers' obligation to convey mail as well as passengers in all kinds of weather.

Starting in 1638, the conveyance of mail continued for almost 400 years until early 1900s.

Sheet
The sheet with formatted margins contains 30 (2 × 15) stamps (one design).

EUROPA Series
Other Issues under the EUROPA theme include:

References & Notes
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Notes

Postage Stamps of the 2020s