The Nordic countries issued stamps with the theme sailing in 1998, in which Iceland issued two stamps with stylistic sailing vessels which looks fishing vessels under sail.
Co-operation amongst the Nordic countries in postal maters occurs through the offices of the Nordic Post Association which was established in 1946. Members of this association are, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The concept of joint stamps issue grew from this cooperation, with the first stamps being released in 1956. The subject then was five swans flying in formation – a traditional symbol of Nordic cooperation. The Faroe Islands, Greenland and the Åland Islands began participation in joint stamp issues in 1993 and in 1995 the theme was “Travel in the Nordic Countries”.
Source: Watercraft Philately 1998 page 14. Islandic Post Bulletin No 1/98
Island 1998 35.00/45.00 Kr. Sg 895/896, scott ?
SAILING VESSELS Iceland 1998
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